General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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sierra10 »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:58 pm
Hello everyone.I’m new to the forum. Just bought my dreamed first BMW. A 2011 R1200 RT. Looking forward to learning lots.
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Last post by slowvet
Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:11 pm
R1200 RT SE Left Switch Pack
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Class170 »
Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:51 pm
Hi all, new to the forum & new to the R1200, previously owned a number of R & K bikes. Can anyone give some advice please, I have to change a...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:02 am
Newbie
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Strokebloke »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:35 pm
New to the site
New to biking
And new to the BMW 1200RT SE
Just bought one this afternoon
So I may be asking some questions, which some may consider...
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:47 pm
Sticking Rear Brake RT 1250
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Tony Fyson »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:44 am
The rear brake on my 2019 RT 1250 has been dragging, since I purchased the bike new last year.
The caliper slides on the pins OK, as it can...
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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:50 pm
keeps getting stuck in gear
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ds99 »
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:44 am
2007 rt1200rt with 50,000 miles on it
it keeps getting stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear when changing down and decellerating
any idea what could cause...
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Last post by ds99
Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:49 pm
how long do a set of tyres last???
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ds99 »
Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:56 pm
2007 RT
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T30 EVO tyres
used for european touring only (very light solo rider with luggage)
i don't ride mad at...
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Last post by Kunkies
Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:15 pm
Werks Quiet Ride vs OEM Windshield
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evildoctor »
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:30 pm
I've been thinking about purchasing a Werks Quiet Ride windshield for my 2019 1250RT. The reviews are unanimously positive, most suggesting the Werks...
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Last post by yellowjacket
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:37 pm
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Last post by Beagle
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:24 am
Seattle, WA - Daily Commuter / R1200 RT
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billsaas »
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:25 pm
Hello all, don't know if I have the correct location to make this ask but I'm looking for someone who's daily commuted on the R1200 RT that lives in...
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Last post by jackronner
Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:43 am
Suspension settings
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jackstraw »
Sun Sep 20, 2020 4:43 pm
I have a 2017 water cooled 1200RT.
I have always manually adjusted my suspension settings on previous bikes
With regards the suspension settings on...
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Last post by David.
Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:19 pm
Updated 1250RT - Oct
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Casbar »
Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:26 am
Well there have been rumours, but yesterday our Blood Bike group enquired about an authority 1250RT and we were told, no more bikes available until...
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Last post by simbo
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:54 pm
Yet Another New Member
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TuscanRT »
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:16 pm
Hello Everyone
New BMW rider having been on Harleys for years. This R1250RT is awesome! Was riding over the Dartford crossing bridge in the...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:12 pm
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Last post by srpuywa
Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:52 am
New Member from North Georgia, USA
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redcat255 »
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:55 pm
Hello! Thanks for allowing me to join. I have a 2007 R1200RT (Plus a 1981 R100RS and 2003 Yamaha XVS1100). I'm looking forward to...
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Last post by redcat255
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:03 pm
riders backrest
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hammo »
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:13 pm
Anyone know of a UK supplier who sells rider backrest for a BMW RT? on Sargent website it states that there backrest will not fit an OEM stock seat...
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Last post by Kunkies
Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:56 pm
Strap-on Storage Cubby w/backrest
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ezymount »
Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:24 pm
I have been considering the design and build of a storage cubby with built-in adjustable backrest. It would secure via quick release straps and be...
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Last post by slowvet
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:16 pm
Today didn't pan out quite as expected.
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Rod »
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:19 pm
Any ride that gets you home without tarmac surfing or sudden deceleration events is a good ride. However there are some days and rides that make you...
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Last post by MikeS
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:42 pm
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Last post by David.
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:40 am
SOFT THROTTLE
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mondeoman »
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:49 am
Very recently changed from a 2016 1200 RT LE to a brand new 1250 RT LE, the 1250 throttle action is soft , by that I mean that the 1250 twistgrip for...
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Last post by mondeoman
Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:42 am
Another new member
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PanMan_2ndDan »
Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:31 am
Hi everyone,
I would just like to introduce myself, riding a R1200RT LC (2014, also have a 2015 GSA), and coming towards retirement age.
Have done...
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:05 pm
Additions
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hammo »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:36 pm
Hi everyone , I,m thinking of a denali lighting kit for my 2018 RTLE any preference to the fitting kits ? cansmart / hezcan ? any information is...
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:59 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:27 pm
Starter button problems
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Glencoe »
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:38 am
Advice please.
My 64 RT now has 54k miles, the starter button is having intermittent moments when nothing happens, no click and no engagement of the...
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Last post by exportman
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:41 pm
New member here
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Motorhead1977 »
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:14 am
Hi all. Found this site from a link on another BMW BBS and just signed up. I'm in upstate NY and have been riding motorcycles for over 50 years. Used...
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Last post by DrDecay
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:17 pm
Hello
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Humphrey1 »
Sun May 24, 2020 4:13 pm
Hello everyone.
I’m new to the forum. Been a keen motorcyclist all my life. Just bought Mt first BMW. A 2005 R1200 RT. Sadly be a few weeks before...
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Last post by Humphrey1
Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:26 am
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