General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Aftermarket exhaust?
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Zapata »
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:41 pm
Will the Akrapovic or Remus muffler make the bike run leaner? Do you need to perform any other modifications when you install an aftermarket exhaust?
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Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:19 pm
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Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:45 pm
Where can this be ?
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Our Gee »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:00 pm
Just been looking through photos of one of our first big bike trips (K1200LT and Pre Digital Camera era) and I came across a picture I took of a...
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Last post by Steve F
Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:20 pm
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:30 pm
RT mirrors anchoring
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jackronner »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:40 pm
Just a general alert with a simple fix. Lost both my mirrors in traffic (don't ask!). Turns out they are only attached by three ball...
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Last post by temesvar
Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:51 pm
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Last post by ds99
Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:56 am
Newbie - Liverpool UK
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heli_madken »
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:21 pm
Hi Everyone,
I picked up my new to me R1200RT LC 2014 today. Immaculate condition, well done the previous owner for looking after her so well...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:21 am
Bowing out
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by guest5111 » Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:40 pm
After a long time I came back to motorcycling and decided I needed all the help I could get. Joining a forum was part of that plan, and over the few...
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Last post by k9doc
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:53 am
Crashed on black ice
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circlehappenork »
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:49 am
Hi all,
Few weeks back I've crashed going to my dealer for the 24k service. Was riding on minor road (lower than B road) and slid on black ice....
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Last post by Marcosalopo
Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:20 pm
Engine through bolt socket size?
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Topphoto1 »
Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:27 pm
Hi Guys and Gals, help! :grave:
I have purchased some engine crash bars for the RT, '05, and I am struggling to get the through engine bolt off, a...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:39 am
Switzerland Trip
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Davcar »
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:57 pm
Hi All I’m planning a trip and wondered if anyone has a good route to take. My wife and I are looking at a 10-12 day round trip starting from Calais...
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Last post by Davcar
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:40 pm
Nice ride out....
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k9doc »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:54 am
....in the sunny Peak District yesterday. Beautiful views, dry roads mainly and not too many people. Anyone else manage to get out?
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Last post by simbo
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:56 pm
R1200RS vs R1200RT for those interested
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by guest5112 » Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:51 pm
I traded a RS on my RT just a couple of months ago. Must say, I miss certain things about the RS. It is 80 lbs lighter for one. The RS felt quite a...
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Last post by Rhun
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:48 am
Upshifting RPM's
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Zapata »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:21 pm
Hello Team new RT owner here and pardon my ignorance.
At what RPM's is advisable to do the up-shift? I have been doing it at around 4000RPM's. I...
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Last post by aphill24
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:52 pm
"Distance in a Day"
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Our Gee »
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:03 am
Not wanting to hijack Tamiller's New here from Kentucky thread I thought it would be fun to start another thread to discuss Distance in a Day ....
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Last post by gogs01
Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:49 pm
Throat mic for bluetooth helmet system
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Frank123 »
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:49 pm
Hi can anyone tell me if there is a bluetooth helmet system that works with a throat mic? I have a BMW systems 6 flip up helmet. I can only find...
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:57 pm
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Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:11 pm
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Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:22 pm
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Last post by freyguy17
Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:20 pm
Replacing the grips
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temesvar »
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:17 am
Was wondering if anyone thought of, or even did, change the big fat grips the RT comes with.
Mine is a 2008 with the largest OD and a distinctive...
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Last post by temesvar
Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:51 pm
Soft saddlebags?
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Zapata »
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:42 pm
Hello Team:
I am using my new to me R1200RT as my daily mode of transportation but I think the stock hard bags are to big for my daily commute needs....
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:15 pm
Micro SD Cards
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michaelc2710 »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:30 pm
Hi Everybody
I'm after some advise on the Micro Sd cards (Gb, speed, make) that people are using in there Go-pro's / Drift camera's.
The card I was...
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Last post by Steve F
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:54 am
TIME TO MOVE ON
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by guest2360 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:20 pm
Been here since the start but it's time to leave. After owning every variant of the RT since 1996 my LC was moved on on June for something with...
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Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:50 am
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:39 pm
Considering a used r1200rt (14-17)
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davenva »
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 am
I went into a bike shop today looking for an accessory and I almost walked out with a R1200rt. My current rides a 2008 goldwing. I love the...
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Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:07 pm
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