General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
How many of you own a second bike?
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timminator »
Sat May 06, 2017 4:56 pm
Curious how many of you own other bikes in addition to your RT? I am considering something smaller for city riding and just general fun. ...
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Last post by RT in BC
Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:57 pm
Newbie from Arizona USA
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by
JBnAZ »
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:17 am
Hi all,
New to the forum, new to BMW. Bought a 2014 R1200rt with a bit over 6000 miles on it, loaded. Not new to bikes, or forums. Between dirt and...
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Last post by F800GT
Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:21 pm
911 on ebay
by
Lynxfixer »
Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:34 am
OK, then. Which one of you rich b'stards paid £250 for a second hand 911? Give us working class lads a chance!!!!!! 8)
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Last post by Lynxfixer
Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:34 am
R1200RT vs R1200RS
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F800GT »
Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:08 am
If you had considered the R1200RS, besides the upright sitting position of the R1200RT, what else in the latter made you choose the RT over the RS ?
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Last post by Paggers
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:05 pm
Mystery Part Number
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by
Our Gee »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:13 pm
Just having a good old sort out of previous owned bike records and I have come across an invoice for an MGRD Mount part number C71.60.7.694.184. I...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:02 pm
New RT Colours
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Casbar »
Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:38 pm
Hmmm, like the Red colour, not sure I would want a sports screen though.
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Last post by Szibar
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:21 am
Rubber care
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timminator »
Sun Aug 06, 2017 6:42 pm
What do you use to clean and preserve the rubber pieces on your RT? I'm referring mostly to the dust boots on the swing-arm, but there are...
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Last post by B787MECH
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:12 pm
New member
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by
Zapata »
Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:22 pm
Hi there:
New forum member. Planning to get a R1200RT in the near future and in the meantime doing all the research about this wonderful bike,...
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Last post by guest4915
Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:47 pm
New member
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by guest4915 » Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:06 pm
Hi to everyone from Droitwich, Worcestershire.
I currently have a 1200RT LE on factory order, however, I'm looking at a frustrating, six week...
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Last post by JBnAZ
Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:38 am
Bluetooth rider to pillion headsets
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by
Cas21 »
Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:16 pm
help, guidance appreciated. Off to the picos again and came across an article telling me that Bluetooth sets are illegal? Never had a problem last...
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Last post by Hubcap
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:43 pm
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Last post by Gman1969
Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:37 pm
lock pins
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by
BoB21 »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:43 pm
Hi All
Re keying lock but am missing a number one pin wondering if anybody has one spare.
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Last post by timminator
Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:08 am
Full TFT dash
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by
richardofyorks »
Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:57 pm
BMW are rolling this out as an option starting with the R1200GS and GS Adventure. In terms of clarity and comprehensive information available at a...
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Last post by panaray
Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:34 am
Trade RS for RT
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by
Jocke-Sweden »
Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:06 pm
Hi,
I am thinking of switching my RS to an RT because of my back pain when I was driving for a while. Have borrowed a RT 2017 over the weekend. I...
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Last post by richardofyorks
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:56 pm
2017 OBD-II Port
Replies: 15
by
_tim_ »
Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:59 pm
Does anyone know where they've moved the OBD-II port to on the '2017 bikes, now that it's a standard OBD port and not the old round 10 pin plug?
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Last post by Paggers
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:56 am
Insurance
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by
mhr43 »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:57 pm
Need to renew my insurance shortly. Most premiums are in a similar range for the same type of cover. Whilst there are many reviews on line...
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Last post by Paggers
Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:14 pm
2018 models
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by
richardofyorks »
Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:53 pm
The option with mars red/slate grey paint seems to have what is described as a sports windshield . It looks a bit smaller in area than the standard...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:35 pm
Acceleration
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by
MEM62 »
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:46 pm
The other half and I have just returned from a tour of Spain. The 2012 RT performed well as it always does.
I only had one issue with it when...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:22 pm
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Last post by guest2360
Thu Jul 20, 2017 7:17 pm
Grip puppies - fatigue
Replies: 19
by
timminator »
Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:25 pm
Installed a set of grip puppies last weekend, and I must say my reviews are mixed. While they do decrease the vibration and tingling sensation,...
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Last post by DBLXX
Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:03 pm
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Last post by gogs01
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:46 pm
Paint repairs
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by
Pete1200 »
Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:34 pm
Well I have to own up to being a little bit clumsy and twice my bike has been laid down at a standstill on gravel, leaving the rocker box cover...
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Last post by T6pilot
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:43 am
Numb butt
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panaray »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:52 pm
I think I have seen this elsewhere in the forum.
I have a low suspension MY 11 with bench seat. I went on a day ride yesterday (6 hours) and came...
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Last post by Oldbrook
Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:58 am
A new (used) RT owner
Replies: 11
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panaray »
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:47 pm
Just bought my first touring bike after many decades of sport bikes. My new (used) beauty is a 2011 RT Polar Metallic with low suspension. Came with...
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Last post by guest2360
Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:06 pm
Shade For Sat Nav
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by guest3954 » Thu May 25, 2017 7:53 am
Nice simple piece of kit. :)
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Last post by jjwill
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:57 pm
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