General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Top case colour matched
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Old-Git »
Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:12 am
and all of the scratches on the pannier panels repaired and resprayed. No cats were harmed tho.
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Last post by Old-Git
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:01 am
One-piece RT seat?
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jackronner »
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:01 am
Do they offer one as an option, or is there an aftermarket version? I find the rear of the driver's seat where it meets the rear section to be...
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Last post by PeteM
Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:36 am
ABS unit - broken part
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bieffe »
Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:36 pm
Does someone know where to find ceramic part of ABS unit (in red circle on attached photo). Searching on net, only used whole units to buy. Wanted to...
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Last post by bieffe
Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:29 am
Brits Abroad 2020!
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Dee Dub »
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:43 pm
So, during the transition period, British bikers and drivers can use the standard British driving licence (i.e. we don't need an International...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:23 pm
Windshield difference?
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AwesomeDad »
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:38 pm
Is the BMW comfort shield taller and wider than stock? And is there just two BMW versions or 3? I’ve heard standard and sport then comfort and...
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Last post by slparry
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:56 am
Cheap tent out of a m-cycle cover
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jackronner »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:33 pm
I'm about to embark on a short 1500 mile trip, and was debating whether to pack a tent when I looked at my bike under its cover when it occurred to...
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Last post by julianq
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:01 am
Starting issue
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by
pkpilot »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:17 pm
I am having an interesting starting issue. My bike will not start if it is in gear even with the kickstand up. It has to be in...
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Last post by Dr. Montaño
Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:58 pm
Draining the fuel tank on 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:07 am
I'm sure it's frustratingly difficult, and I'm petrol-fied I'll cock it up. Can't see the holes at the bottom of the inlet well, and need to...
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Last post by David.
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:58 am
Newbie member intro
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by
R2112RT »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:52 pm
Greetings all. I just joined. I’ll be lurking and learning. I’ve been riding for 17 years, current bike is a 2015 FJ-09 which I enjoy....
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:52 pm
Unknown blade fuse 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:59 pm
I've reattached my battery after the cable and wires were snipped out by a thief, but can't ID a wire with a 15 amp fuse holder. It's under the...
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Last post by R2K
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:10 am
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Last post by 82DRIVE
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:04 am
Dowco motorcycle cover
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Erable »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
For my 2015 R1200RT with the 49 litre topcase - does anyone know what size would fit? Dowco website says large - that barely fit my 1996...
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Last post by Erable
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
Meaning of SE
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R2K »
Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:54 pm
When folks add SE after RT in example R1250RT SE. What does the SE designation mean?
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Last post by R2K
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:37 am
New Bike Shopping
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by
AwesomeDad »
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:10 pm
Just wanted to drop in and say what a great forum this is. And look forward to all the great information. Short history Ive ridden close to 30yrs all...
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Last post by bandytales
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:36 am
Tire pressure sensors
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by
Fish »
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:37 am
Hi guys
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Last post by BoB21
Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:59 am
tank bag for sale (uk)
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by
ds99 »
Sat Jan 25, 2020 5:36 pm
as per this
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Last post by Rod
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:26 am
Speedo not working 2009 RT
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jackronner »
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:46 pm
NOTE: Before anyone responds, I think I've sussed out the problem. I'll update you if I'm correct, but it seems that the ABS/Speedo sensor ring is...
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Last post by jackronner
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:25 pm
Werks quite ride screen
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Fish »
Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:46 am
Hi All
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Last post by realshelby
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:38 pm
False News
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by futterweasel » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:29 pm
Hi, just heard that Harry Dunn crashed his motorcycle into a car on Classic FM news report. I have been led to believe that Mrs Sacoolas was driving...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:00 pm
Going from new to old RT
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by
Wizzle »
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:32 am
3rd time lucky on this - every time I try request another captcha image it drops everything I've written. Grrr.
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:08 pm
Tank Switch Error
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paulgelineau »
Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:10 pm
I have a 2015 R1200RT and have a Tank Switch Error Code: 80401. Before the error the fuel filler cap could not be opened with the engine...
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Last post by gogs01
Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:45 pm
R1250RT brake fault
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PeteM »
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:10 am
Took my three week old 1250 in for it's first service last week. Front brake caliper is leaking, dealer not happy with me riding it. BMW have no...
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Last post by Douglas
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:25 pm
Protective film
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Erable »
Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:46 pm
Has anyone tried protective film on their RT? I read a post on this forum and The Tankslapper was mentioned - . I'm tempted, but really...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:26 pm
Brake caliper pressure seal.
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by
chrismckay »
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:45 am
Question on the orientation of the pressure seal in a rear brake caliper.
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:45 am
First time owner
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csmith »
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:20 pm
Picked up a beautiful black 2017 BMW R 1200RT on Saturday. It had 800 miles on the odometer. I’m drooling over the places we’re gonna’...
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Last post by csmith
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:20 pm
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