General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topbox
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hammo »
Mon May 04, 2020 4:30 pm
Hi gents as i do not want to fork out a second mortgage for a top box from BMW any recommendations ? buy a second hand one and spray it ? or another...
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Last post by hammo
Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:58 pm
2009 versus 2016 1200RT
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mojorod »
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:56 am
Hey guys, getting rid of the land pig 2013 Road Glide Ultra and have decided on either a 2009 or 2016 1200RT. There is a $6K difference in purchase...
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Last post by DrDecay
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:20 pm
Newbie Looking
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DrDecay »
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:17 pm
I'm not currently an RT owner, but I am actively shopping for one. Current rides are a 2009 Victory Vision (For Sale BTW) and a 2014 Honda...
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Last post by DrDecay
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:17 pm
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Last post by jackronner
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:20 pm
Coolant leaking
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Kimbles »
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:04 pm
Hi,
Had my 2016 do the same last September in South of France and after todays ride any info appreciated before I speak to Barry Robson BMW....
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:50 pm
Update scan
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Beagle »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:38 pm
Put the GS911 on the bike to check dealer update at service. Quite a few changes.
VIN :
Model : R 1200 RT (K52)
Factory I-Level : K001-20-03-511...
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Last post by Beagle
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:38 pm
Here it is
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Humphrey1 »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:53 am
Finally after what seemed like months the Rt has been delivered
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Last post by sy308
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:50 pm
HELLO ALL !
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scorpioted »
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:37 pm
Hi all,
I've just joined the group.What a great site for info.
I've riden motorcycles consistently since I was 16 and I'm 65 this year, mostly BMW's...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:00 pm
2009 1200rt esa, shock problem
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TrevorAustin »
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:50 pm
I've had my bike a few months now and the only issue is the pre load will not change. Holding the button has zero effect.
I tried applying 12v...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:58 pm
Finding excuses for a ride?
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jackronner »
Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:50 pm
I just went 250 miles round-trip to buy a pair of used soft bags that I didn't really need at the moment. I told the seller that he was in...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:58 pm
24000 Mile Service
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buzz »
Sun May 10, 2020 10:46 am
Just had my bike serviced by Paul at the Workshop in York, he is a BMW specialist and he's done a fab job, his prices are great.
Just waiting to be...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:13 pm
BMW specialist
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Bambam »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Hello I’ve got a 09 1200rt that has done approximately 30k it says it wanted servicing apr 2020 can any body recommend a good place to take it in...
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Last post by Bambam
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:12 pm
Trickle charging
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bargood »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:09 am
I just purchased a 2013 R1200RT. This replaced my 1996 R1100RT. Since I only use the bike on weekends I keep the battery charged by using a Battery...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:43 pm
Greetings
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PatM »
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:12 pm
Greetings from Canada.
I'm new to this forum and I ride a '16 R1200RT.
Cheers
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Last post by simbo
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:32 pm
Resetting Service indicator
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bargood »
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:27 pm
Hi, Have a general question. Just purchased a 2013 1200 rt. Service indicator bar is on. How do I reset it? Do I need a special gauge? No BMW...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:13 pm
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Last post by bandytales
Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:54 pm
Fuel strip options
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jackronner »
Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:57 am
Given the problems I've heard of, am I better off replacing it on my 2009 RT with the float system? Expense and difficulty of installation?
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Last post by jackronner
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:16 pm
Seat query.
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by
milleplod »
Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:27 pm
Can anyone tell me if a late twincam RT with a single-piece seat would have factory lowered suspension too? I've got it into my head that the...
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Last post by David.
Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:00 pm
Plastic nose removal
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amishmunshi »
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:12 am
I have a 2007 R1200RT with some scratches and scuffs. I have removed all the plastics except the one under the headlight (pic attached). How do we...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:41 pm
Steering damper
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by
BoB21 »
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:30 am
Just noticed rubber grommet on steering damper perished end above mudguard.haynes manual refer to it as damper. Two questions is it safe to ride....
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Last post by David.
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:51 pm
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Last post by MEM62
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:39 pm
possible convert from ST1300
Replies: 27
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alexl »
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:36 am
Hey Everyone,
I recently came back to riding after 4 year hiatus (married/kids,etc.). I got a great deal on a 2003 ST1300, but now that i have the...
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:56 pm
the newbie questions
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jan arne »
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:47 pm
hi all. i just bought a bmw r1200rt 2007 mod. i`ve had a chopper bike(yamaha dragstar 1100 custom) for 10 years now, and found out it was time for me...
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Last post by MEM62
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:17 am
Greeting from a new member
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Citroen »
Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:24 pm
Greetings, I just sold my '14 FJR ES and purchased an '08 RT, that has 48,000 kilometres on the clock. My last BMW was an '81 R100 RS, wonderful old...
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Last post by tojjer
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:15 pm
High seat
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Nick Evans »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:06 pm
Does anyone / has anyone ever had or used a high seat for an RT? I have a 2009RT and I had a knee replaced in 2018. Prior to this I had fitted a peg...
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Last post by Vincentrapide
Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:48 pm
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