General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
'06 RT, new starter motor.
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milleplod »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:26 am
My 30k miles '06 RT has been turning over a bit slowly of late - the battery's fairly new and fully charged, so I started to suspect that the starter...
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Last post by masegraves
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:19 pm
2 piece seat
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swaino »
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:41 am
Hello, new to the forum, thanks for the ad, I have a 2013 RT and it has a one piece seat, can I change this to a 2 piece seat? If so, how.
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Last post by swaino
Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:10 pm
Collected today
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Arek »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:50 pm
And the happy day came today. Have my own R1250RT ;-)
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Last post by slowvet
Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:24 pm
RTLE Engine bars
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hammo »
Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:46 am
Hi Now i have saved a few pennies i,m looking for the best and easiest to fit engine bars for my 2018 RTLE , all advice and tips are very welcome ,...
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Last post by Hors Piste
Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:43 pm
Six years in and still hanging onto it.
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by
MEM62 »
Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:30 am
I purchased my twin-cam 1200RT new in January of 2013 so it has been mine for six and a half years. Despite the relatively pampered life...
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Last post by David.
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:48 pm
Spare Key Cutting
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by
MikeS »
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:09 am
I've just bought a second hand 28L top box off eBay, came with one key. Can I get a spare one cut from it anywhere? Is it as simple as...
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Last post by matgriff
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:45 am
First Time BMW Owner
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by
DV817 »
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:40 pm
Hello,
I recently sold my 835 pound 2018 Honda Gold Wing Touring in favor of the nimble 505 pound R1200RT, and I am new to the forum. If you live...
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Last post by bushbikie
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:06 am
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Last post by MEM62
Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:50 am
Looking at some changes
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MEM62 »
Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:39 am
I must confess that, whenever discussions around changing screens arise I am usually a bit cynical as I have not particularly had an issue with my OE...
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Last post by MEM62
Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:31 pm
R1200RT 2009 Lights
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by
BBT600 »
Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:12 pm
Hi Folks
My 2009 R1200RT has lost its dip beam, both bulbs. The main beam is fine, but no dippers!! I wouldn’t normally fuss, but I’m in France where...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:57 am
1250 engine
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by
Old-Git »
Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:59 am
So yesterday was 16k service time. Dealer gave a a 1250 GS as a courtesy bike. I was surprised that I could get on it, but it was low suspension /...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:50 pm
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Last post by neil23l
Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:24 pm
1st month with 2010 RT
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neil23l »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:00 pm
1st month review of my RT-can't fault it at all really.Had 38 years riding all sorts but at moment this bike is a real keeper.Great bike solo and two...
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Last post by simbo
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:53 pm
Stolen 2007 RT
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by
David. »
Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:38 pm
Anyone missing their pride & joy. Found this posted on a local (Teesside) FB page.
The bike was dumped behind the Ann Charlton Lodge, Edenhall...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:21 am
Manual
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by
Ventura »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:59 pm
Hello,
I am looking to buy the Manual and the DVD - any ideas where ?
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:44 am
Low RPM riding
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by
jackronner »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:21 pm
Seeking advice about whether it's OK to ride on a windless, level road at 2500 RPM or even a little lower? I tend to do so around town to keep...
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Last post by Dee Dub
Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:47 pm
Coolant for 2014 R1200RT
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by
R2K »
Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:02 am
If the coolant is low, what fluid should be added?
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:06 pm
Central Locking
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by
horand »
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:27 pm
To All R1200RT Iconic Owners
Hi
I'm taking delivery of a 2016 R1200RT Iconic later this week.
Question.
Does the central locking on the...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:46 pm
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Last post by milleplod
Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:03 pm
Gap insurance
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by
Duggie »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:12 am
I bought a new bike Friday and the salesman was trying to sell me gap insurance.
I had heard of this insurance before but I’m in two minds if it’s...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:10 pm
Insurance - once more probably :-)
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by
Arek »
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:16 am
Hi all,
I just felt the need to write it here.
Regarding my new RT I started looking for insurance. And I'm a bit surprised the outcomes.
I was...
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Last post by Arek
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:34 am
PIAA H7
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by
ezymount »
Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:00 am
Only got about 5200 miles out of this PIAA H7 put in last year !
Guess I’ll be deciding on which LED bulb assy I will be installing next ?
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:18 pm
Safety on the road
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by
davef1uk »
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:12 am
Why do vehicles not see us? I was riding home the other day, and this driver just pulls out in front of me, no apology or anything, so I ignore...
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Last post by Sleuth
Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:16 pm
Angel eye lights.
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by
mondeoman »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:58 pm
Do any of you clever chaps out there know how to have the circular Angel eyes ONLY on , (Coronas as BMW call them.) together with the spot/fog lights...
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Last post by mondeoman
Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:21 pm
Auto-dimming for high-beams?
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by
jackronner »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:11 pm
Are they available? Can't decide if such a device (which enjoyed a brief hey-day on cars in the '70's (?), would be a good or bad thing. I do wonder...
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Last post by jackronner
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:26 am
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