General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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.
Replies: 5
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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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
Scratching the pegs down
Replies: 18
by
LondonBiker »
Wed May 22, 2019 8:07 pm
At what angle of lean do your hero blobs go down? I’m at 44 degrees and have worn away a reasonable chunk of the feeler. Lots of dry...
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Last post by Murgie
Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:06 pm
Getting On The Bike
Replies: 18
by
horand »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:21 pm
Hi
Is it safe to stand on the side stand when getting on the RT?
I have a drivers back rest which makes it difficult when getting on the bike?
All...
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Last post by davef1uk
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:23 pm
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Last post by Noel
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:12 am
Main Dealer prices
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by
Old-Git »
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:10 pm
A cautionary tale. I checked my brake pads 5 days before a trip to the austrian alps, decided they needed changing, went to main dealer because I...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:22 pm
thinking of buying a rt 1200
Replies: 17
by
Darseyno1 »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:41 am
Hi there, I am seriously thinking of buying a 2018 rt 1200 and wanted to find out from those of you who know the pros and cons of this machine. one...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:39 pm
Rear PowerSocket
Replies: 17
by
Shakleton »
Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:54 am
There is a power socket nestled under the rear seat for the pillion.
Can anyone inform me as to what current it draws please? (the manual is...
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Last post by kioolt
Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:46 pm
Trip on computer
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davef1uk »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:36 pm
Hi all
I can’t find the trip to zero my trip before start of a journey. When I read manual, it says it does it automatically, zeroing at each...
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Last post by davef1uk
Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:51 pm
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Last post by davef1uk
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:49 pm
Changing display between Miles and Kms
Replies: 7
by
Toaster »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:33 pm
Hi Guys,
I'm sure this question has been asked before, however....on a 2014 R1200RT how do you switch the odometer display between miles and...
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Last post by Toaster
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:08 pm
Time to say 'Goodbye'
Replies: 8
by
mhr43 »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:35 am
After four very happy years with my 1200rt-lc, the time has come, due to age and infirmity, to swap it for a smaller and lighter bike.
I have...
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Last post by MikeS
Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:03 pm
Tired throttle hand?
by
jackronner »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:17 am
A tip for when using your cruise control not appropriate: I'd never had fixed bar ends, but now realize that by moving my throttle hand outward so...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:17 am
Cell phone mount for a 2015 R1200RT
Replies: 7
by
Rwslater »
Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:21 pm
Has anyone mounted a cell phone holder (I have an iPhone 7) fo the 2015 R1200RT? I saw one today where the base plate for the mount, bolts on...
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Last post by Pabst
Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:01 pm
"service" notification on the display
Replies: 5
by
BBT600 »
Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:17 am
My 2009 is showing the SERVICE notification on the instruments display. I`m unlikely to be using a BMW dealer to service the bike from now on due to...
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Last post by BBT600
Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:24 pm
Protecting plastic bits - temporarily
Replies: 22
by
timminator »
Tue May 28, 2019 6:52 pm
This weekend I am taking a precision maneuvering course on my 2016 RT, this is very low speed u-turns, and other skills, similar to what police...
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Last post by MikeS
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:11 pm
Is my 2010 RT linked braking
Replies: 11
by
davef1uk »
Thu May 30, 2019 6:47 am
Hi all
As this bike is new to me, still learning. I find the rear braking odd, am I right in thinking the front brake when applied, applies...
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Last post by davef1uk
Fri May 31, 2019 3:36 am
2018 RTLE Handling.
Replies: 32
by
PhilMill »
Wed May 08, 2019 10:35 am
Hi All, so I've had the RT for 8 months now and have done 3000 miles, I still feel the handling is wrong somehow. I had a 2016 1200RS before and...
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Last post by guest4915
Wed May 29, 2019 10:28 am
WTS
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by
R2K »
Sun May 19, 2019 3:13 pm
Ebony Metallic
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Last post by R2K
Mon May 27, 2019 8:53 am
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Last post by STeinar
Fri May 24, 2019 4:04 pm
Madrid
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by
smileymiley »
Wed May 22, 2019 12:36 pm
Loads of bikes here as it's Spain, lots of Beemers. Not many like this though...
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Last post by MEM62
Fri May 24, 2019 11:51 am
R1250 accesories
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by
Easyrider5258 »
Fri May 24, 2019 6:04 am
R1250, Looking for front mudguard extender, Front engine cover guard, cylinder head protectors, not a lot out there it seems, anybody found...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri May 24, 2019 8:43 am
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