General discussion of the BMW R 1200/1250RT
crusing speed
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yellowjacket »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:49 pm
On my 2016 R1200RT LC I was wondering what is the best RPM range to stay in. At 55-57 MPH I can be at 3000-3100 in 6th or 3300-3400 in 5th. The gas...
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Last post by mercator1
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:43 pm
Dunlap Sportmax Q3's ???
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tqmdave »
Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:07 am
I love the Q3's on my other bikes and just saw on Dunlaps website that the Q3 are also optional recommended. I don't care about mileage & I'm...
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Last post by David.
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:03 pm
Todays Newbie
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Hyack »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:05 pm
Kiki231 from the LT forum recommended that I join this forum, Thanks Chris. I took delivery of a 2016 1200RT last Thursday. This is my first BMW,...
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Last post by richardbd
Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:41 pm
RT Newbie - Hopefully!
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Pickle »
Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:40 am
Hi all,
Looking for a change of bike and my priorities are
1) Big screen with no buffeting to help my tinnitus, I'm 6'3 with a long torso
2) Warm...
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Last post by guest2360
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:57 pm
Another Newb question
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Stevecccc »
Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:58 am
See pics is this normal to have color already on the right side and nothing on the left side exhaust pipes, sorry about the left side pic is a little...
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Last post by David.
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:12 pm
Air hawk seat cushion
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Highlandbear »
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:01 am
I have a brand new Airhawk seat cushion (small) in neoprene for sale bought for wife but she does not like it :( It cost me £139 so no...
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Last post by Highlandbear
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:01 am
Off the wall question...
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Rwslater »
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:39 pm
I have a 1200RT and I was wondering, has anyone placed their EZ Pass in one of the side bags and have it work? I've heard about people having...
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Last post by Rwslater
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:37 pm
The small rear view mirrors
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siclmn »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:41 pm
Mine are adjusted so that I see the bar end weights. Like this I need to move my head left or right to see what's behind me. I still have a blind...
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Last post by siclmn
Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:41 pm
To Poll or not (LC or other)
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k9doc »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 5:36 pm
As there now appear to be 1245 members on the site, I was wondering what proportion of those were pre LC (non specific) and obviously LC.
Before I...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:53 pm
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:55 pm
ESA question
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slparry »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:04 pm
Being the recipient of one too many pies over the years I'm currently about 20 stones, I'm assuming there will be other larger guys :)
I have a...
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Last post by falconmick
Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:58 pm
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Last post by turdboman
Sat Apr 23, 2016 2:58 pm
touratech seat
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Hodge »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:35 am
does anyone have experience of these seats, good or bad
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Last post by Hodge
Sat Apr 23, 2016 1:28 pm
1200RT in basic spec
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Greengrass »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:13 pm
Are the optional extras on the RT worth the money.
Do you really need Keyless, Clutchless change, Hill start assist, central locking, suspension...
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Last post by Greengrass
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:42 pm
Rear view Mirror vibration
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Dover Sole »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:05 pm
After much research, my wife and I decided on a RT1200RT for our tours this summer.
I took it for a test drive but it wasn't until I got over 55 mph...
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Last post by Dover Sole
Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:07 pm
Finnaly got my dream bike
Replies: 12
by
NSrider »
Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:16 pm
Always wanted a BMW & saved up until it was within my reach :be happy:
Drove it back home from the dealership in near freezing temperatures for about...
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Last post by crazycanuck
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:54 pm
Fluid leak
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UKDucatiman »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:34 pm
My 2006 RT seems to have developed a fluid leak. It's coming from a breather pipe which sits above my side stand. I first noticed it today when...
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Last post by richardbd
Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:34 pm
Seats
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Sleafordblade »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 2:25 pm
Have been and collected my bike today after having the seats reupholstered.
The quality of the work is amazing and the difference is incredible....
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Last post by Sleafordblade
Mon Apr 18, 2016 3:21 pm
Exhaust Flap Error
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onegrecook »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:32 am
I did a diagnostic check with the GS911 today and got an error that says Exhaust flap servomotor, adjustment error . The bike is a 2015 R1200RT with...
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Last post by Levisp
Mon Apr 18, 2016 2:13 pm
New to the R1200rt
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ian158 »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:46 pm
Hi,
I travelled 8 countries in 8 days last year, easy to do in Europe, on an ex police R1200..But I got horrendous numb bum and pins and needles in...
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Last post by bushbikie
Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:30 am
Corbin Seat R1200rt lc
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Head02 »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:43 pm
hi Guys,
Short intro: my name is Peter van Hooff, live in THE netherlands (next to germany). I OWN a BMW r1200rt Lc. Former bike was a 2009 r1200rt...
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Last post by Steve F
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:03 pm
Open face helmet ...?
Replies: 20
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Ventura »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:21 am
Will get my RT in mid April ( depends on weather).
May be it's a silly question: can you ride with an open face helmet ?? I know the wind shield is...
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Last post by Head02
Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:43 pm
Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
Replies: 9
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yellowjacket »
Fri Apr 15, 2016 12:51 am
With only 3500 miles on my new RT, the front Metzler tire is getting lumpy and scalloped. I run recommended 39 lbs tire pressure. Any suggestions?
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Last post by yellowjacket
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:26 am
Removing rubber from foot pegs
Replies: 4
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timminator »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:57 am
Has anyone attempted to remove the rubber grips on the foot pegs, and if so can you tell me how to do it? I have tried pulling, twisting, and every...
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Last post by timminator
Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:10 pm
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Last post by mack62
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:06 pm
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