General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
MIRRORS
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jackronner »
Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:26 am
Not happy with the bar-end aftermarkets I mounted on my 2005 RT, and was wondering if there are other mirrors out there that fit into the existing...
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Last post by jackronner
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:17 pm
Price gougers!
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by
jackronner »
Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:48 pm
For the second time on my 2005 RT, the upper windshield swing arm that attaches the screen to the body snapped off right at the windshield...
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Last post by Megamax
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:39 am
Puncture repair kit
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by
MikeS »
Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:56 am
My puncture repair kit (the one with rubberised string plugs) is getting on for 7 years old now so I'm going to replace it. I'm not sure how long...
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Last post by martinrh
Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:11 pm
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Last post by Sprintgull
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:48 pm
GPS
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by
jackronner »
Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:49 am
I find people don't believe me when I say I've never owned a cell phone, but hell, one of the reasons I tour is to cut the strings and be totally...
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:14 pm
Lovely day for a ride out
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by
Brian Mac »
Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:47 am
Hi everybody, another sunny day in Glasgow so heading out for another training ride with my East Kilbride RoSPA trainer from Glasgow down west coast...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:56 pm
Kevlar Jeans
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by
buzz »
Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:06 pm
I'm looking to buy some Kevlar jeans, anybody got any recommendations what to buy or avoid
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Last post by Beagle
Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:39 pm
BMW day
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by
BoB21 »
Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:20 pm
14th April BMW day Sammy Miller museum New Forest.
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Last post by kioolt
Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:42 pm
New owner - '08 R1200RT
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by
RyYYZ »
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:11 pm
Hi, All.
I'm the proud new owner of a very clean, low mileage (37,000 km) 2008 R1200RT. It has the TCS, heated grips and seat, ESA. No...
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Last post by RyYYZ
Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:05 pm
Tool Storage on R1250RT
Replies: 27
by
PeteM »
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:34 am
Hi Guys
Picked up my new R1250RT, looking for how to carry things like my puncture repair kit and a few other bits I used to carry under the seat...
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:47 am
Gear Change lever
Replies: 5
by
matgriff »
Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:53 pm
Hi, does anyone know if the gear change lever from a 2010 onwards R1200RT will fit my 2005 RT ??
Iv'e not ridden my RT much after getting it last...
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Last post by matgriff
Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:29 pm
BMW Pro summer gloves
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by
stayingupright »
Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:12 pm
Is anyone aware of a difference between the 2015 and 2016 gloves?
Was about to purchase a pair when it caught my attention that the advert stated...
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Last post by David.
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:18 am
28 litre topbox
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by
MikeS »
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:06 am
Does anybody know if the BMW 28 litre topbox will fit the 1250 RT rack? I think it fits the 1200 but don't know if the racks changed on the later...
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Last post by MikeS
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:08 am
First Ride Out of the Year
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by
Old-Git »
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:15 am
Yesterday I rode out 160 miles, first trip of the year (apart from short hop for new tyres and mot) for me. No big deal, except that I had a total...
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Last post by B787MECH
Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:42 pm
Back to an RT
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by
MikeS »
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:23 pm
Just joined the forum as Ive returned to being an RT owner. Had a long history with them, starting with an R80RT then K75RT before a R1150RT. Then...
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Last post by MikeS
Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:38 pm
LED headlamp (specific bulb question)
Replies: 24
by
PhilMill »
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:33 pm
I know the LED question has been raised many times, but I'm wondering if anybody has experience of this particular bulb, It seems like its built in a...
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Last post by Beagle
Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:33 am
Hi and Thank you
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by
OldKid »
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:49 am
Hi all, I have just registered and wanted to say a hello & thank you to you all and in particular Steinar for creating and maintaining the site. I am...
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Last post by OldKid
Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:12 pm
Newbie - 2018 R 1200 RT with 6k miles
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by
apochiraju »
Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:34 pm
Hello All,
Great to be part of this forum.
Purchased the bike on Friday. Excited!
My name is Aravind, I have ridden bikes since I was 16. I have...
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Last post by apochiraju
Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:38 pm
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Last post by Beagle
Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:46 pm
Mapping Software
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by
B787MECH »
Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:12 pm
I have used Motogoloco for planning and creating routes but it seems to be unavailable now due to a dispute with Google. I have never been able to...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:31 pm
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Last post by Boxflyer
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:39 pm
Givi tank bags
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by
Duggie »
Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:31 pm
hi,
anyone have any views on Givi tank bags ? I’m thinking of buying the EA117 bag.
Duggie
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Last post by Duggie
Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:27 pm
Low seat or lower suspension
Replies: 8
by
zip50 »
Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:51 pm
Now that I have my new/used RT (2014) I want to set her up just right. I am somewhat vertically challenged at 67 with a 29 inseam. As such I am well...
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Last post by deepseeker
Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:59 pm
R1200RT-P pod lights
Replies: 2
by
pkpilot »
Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:22 pm
I am looking for used authority bike forward/side lights to put on my bike for escort work. The lights themselves do not need to function; I...
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Last post by pkpilot
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:31 pm
optimate 4 Can Bus fitting broke off
Replies: 4
by
raider57 »
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:09 pm
I've been using my Opimate 4 this winter to keep my battery in top shape. I just bought this Opimate in October 2018.
When I pulled the plug...
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Last post by raider57
Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:16 pm
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