General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Riding position advice
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by
Paggers »
Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:47 pm
I'm two weeks into riding my RT - just over 600 miles - and I have come to the conclusion that either I am riding it wrong or I need to modify...
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Last post by Paggers
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:32 am
Thread lock
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by
Maz12 »
Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:52 pm
anybody know which strength thread lock I should use on this?
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Last post by BackAtIt53
Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:33 pm
New R1200RT owner
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by
Randee »
Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:13 pm
Just sold my custom Victory Hammer and purchased a 2009 R1200RT... Though I loved my Victory dearly, the comfort of the BMW pulled me over.. walk...
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Last post by Randee
Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:31 pm
Xcel bike show
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by
Duggie »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:42 pm
Anyone contemplating going to the bike show in London this coming weekend ?
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Last post by MEM62
Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:33 pm
Top Case Phome Holder
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by
Sullivj »
Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:30 pm
No more routing around in my 49l top case to find my phone!
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Last post by richardbd
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:41 pm
Commuting in Washington DC
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by
PatriotBMW »
Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:56 am
Well today was an interesting ride home with the surprise snow and drop to 28 degrees today! I must say I was perfectly comfortable temperature...
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Last post by slowvet
Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:16 am
Unknown 2 inch piece of Rubber??
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by
amsrk144 »
Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:09 pm
Just installed Clearwater Ericas on my 2016 RT and while I had the bike on the lift a 2 x 3/8 piece of rubber fell out from under the front...
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Last post by blokeonthemove
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:54 am
factory lowered
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by
pencile »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:03 am
I was looking at buying a 1200RT that is advertised as factory lowered. He told me that it sits about 2 inches lower than a stock bike. ...
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Last post by richardbd
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:30 pm
Shift Assist
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by
DBLXX »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:05 am
So....my new 2016 came with it. I got the bike in Nov and it still sits in the garage with 3 miles on it.
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:04 pm
finial drive colour
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by
smithy »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:30 pm
Hi I have a 2005 1200rt and the finial dive paint is blistering can anyone tell me the paint code :wonder:
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Last post by smithy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:08 pm
Tapatalk
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guest2360 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:31 am
Anybody having problems with it or just me.
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Last post by guest2360
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:13 am
GEO tracking devices
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by
timminator »
Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:12 am
Any recommendations for a discreet geo tracking device or RFID tag? Looking for something small that I can hide on the RT so I always know...
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Last post by CWRoady
Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:04 pm
New owner
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by
Foresttoffee »
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:42 pm
Hi everyone, a little late to be asking this, but I have just bought (which is why it's a little late to ask) a 2005 R1200RT, took it for a test ride...
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Last post by Foresttoffee
Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:45 pm
DWA alarm light
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by
JMC »
Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:18 pm
Hello,
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Last post by beemerboy9
Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:11 pm
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Last post by guest2360
Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:26 am
Moto Ventura Tours
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by
mhr43 »
Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:01 pm
Does anyone have any experience of Moto Ventura Tours?
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Last post by guest3074
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:57 am
Top box - opening
Replies: 8
by
BBT600 »
Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:45 pm
Hi Guys. What is the technique for opening the standard RT box? I`ve not had this bike long and haven`t used it yet. I don`t want to sprain the lock...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:11 pm
Getting her on
Replies: 24
by
Duggie »
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:53 pm
This has probably been asked before, but how do you get a 50yr old female on the pillion seat with top box and panniers in place ??
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Last post by jjwill
Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:39 pm
First Run Out 2017
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by
Our Gee »
Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:37 pm
Clear blue skies, 10 degrees C on the thermometer, roads just about clear of the dreaded salt so off came the dust sheets. The Twincam fired up first...
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Last post by Maz12
Fri Feb 03, 2017 8:12 pm
German Bike Friendly Hotels
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by
Gman1969 »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:57 pm
Hi All
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Last post by Gman1969
Fri Feb 03, 2017 1:55 pm
Boxer engines and rider injuries
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by
bmwdean »
Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:16 pm
This is very interesting. My story would support that finding.
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Last post by fatnfast
Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:13 pm
Warranty
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by
MEM62 »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:11 pm
I bought my TC RT new in January 2013. When the warranty expired two years later I decided not to take out the warranty extension. Part...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:31 pm
Russell DL Rear Seat Opinions Wanted -
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by
DBLXX »
Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:47 pm
I will be ordering a RDL seat for my 2016 BMW R1200RT in the next 2 weeks and have a question about the rear seat. I haven't ever and will never have...
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Last post by realshelby
Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:39 pm
Shaving a seat
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by
kawabob1 »
Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:34 am
8) Hi all, I have a 2009 RT, I have had it 2 yrs. I have dropped it once due to my short inseam 27 1/2 and would like to shave the seat down....
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Last post by johnarthur
Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:23 pm
Valve Covers for 05-09 R1200RT
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by
rcjr67 »
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:49 pm
Hi,
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Jan 28, 2017 1:33 am
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