General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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.
Anyway - hello! I've been lurking...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:08 pm
Tank Switch Error
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by
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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by
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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by
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.
When replacing the pressure seal is it possible to insert them upside...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:45 am
First time owner
by
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
GEARS changing loud / clanking on 2014 RT
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by
Goran »
Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:11 pm
Very annoying to be honest - the first is normal to hear clank but second, third, forth is I think a problem? (Especially 2-3-4)
My RT 2014 is having...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:02 pm
All the best
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by
Rick B »
Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:16 pm
Might be a tad premature(Story of my life,, :)) ) but i may be away Christmas week so while i think on All the best and have a great Christmas...
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Last post by Goran
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:42 pm
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Last post by hammo
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:34 pm
First Post - Just Saying Hi.
by
82DRIVE »
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:26 pm
I a lucky enough to live in Southern California so perfect riding conditions all year round. I traded my 2007 H-D Street Glide for a lightly...
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Last post by 82DRIVE
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:26 pm
Sargent (un) heated seat
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by
Sprintgull »
Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:30 pm
Good afternoon all, and a Happy New Year!
Slight problem with a Sargent front seat on my 2016 RT. No heat!
I've had it on there for a while...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:01 pm
Nav v time
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by
BoB21 »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:37 pm
Anybody having proplems with nav v time.? In UK and clock hasnt reset to winter time.
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Last post by 7vwh
Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:43 pm
Introducing Myself
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by
Shenders1 »
Mon Dec 30, 2019 1:19 am
Hello folks, new here and thought I should introduce myself.
I've been riding motorcycles since I was a youngster; Moving, through the years, from...
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Last post by hammo
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:08 pm
New Year
by
hammo »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:01 pm
Hi , Well a new year is upon us , just fitted new tyres , 10.000 service next !!! and then away we go in the spring !!!! , a happy and safe new year...
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Last post by hammo
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:01 pm
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Last post by jackronner
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:19 am
Happy Christmas to all ......
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by
beemerboy9 »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:47 am
...and special greetings to Steinar, who keeps this forum alive for us, and to David, who contributes so widely.
John
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Last post by simbo
Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:48 am
Introducing myself
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by
r1200rt_mentil »
Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:03 pm
Hi from AustriaMy YoB 1959Previous bikes: H-D, Honda Recent Bike 2012 R 1200 RTOverall Mileage over 30 years 400.000 kmwww.mentil.atI am happy to...
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Last post by bieffe
Tue Dec 24, 2019 8:30 pm
Lynns Raven Cafe Shropshire
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by
wits »
Sun Dec 22, 2019 10:08 pm
Just seen on other forums....
Truck stop and motorcycle friendly café... regular meets throughout the year...
Lynn's Raven Café Whitchurch Shropshire...
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Last post by mondeoman
Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:51 pm
Gear lever
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by
Robbo »
Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:26 pm
Hi All, any advice please regard gear lever position / length. With my riding boots on (size 12 eeeek) it's difficult to get foot in the correct...
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Last post by ds99
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:28 pm
BMW Repair Manuals DVD problem
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by
masegraves »
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:55 pm
I make frequent use of the BMW Repair Manuals software to work with my 2006 BMW R1200RT. Out of nowhere yesterday, the Symantec antivirus software on...
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Last post by masegraves
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:54 pm
Bike to Bike Bluetooth
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by
MikeS »
Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:43 pm
Just looking for for a bit of info/ recommendation on what systems people are using for bike to bike bluetooth comms.
My friend has recently...
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Last post by AwesomeDad
Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:53 pm
Shopping for an RT in France
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by
jackronner »
Thu Dec 12, 2019 7:46 am
I plan on buying another used RT and leaving it with a French friend between summer tours. I've little success finding websites with used bikes...
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Last post by jackronner
Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:50 am
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Last post by realshelby
Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:56 pm
Motoscot
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by
MikeS »
Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:25 pm
Just looked on Steve Grove's Motoscot website and it looks like he's moving the business to mid-Wales.
I haven't used him for a few years...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:14 pm
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