General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Which Engine Bars?
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by
iRider »
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:39 pm
I am looking to fit a set of engine bars, mainly because of some low obsticals between where my 20-5 R1200RT LC is gRaged and the actual road. They...
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Last post by ggoldfogel
Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:46 pm
LC
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by
Hodge »
Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:17 pm
Took out a courtesy bike today while mine was in for a safety recall. Blooming eckers like chalk and cheese.
The LC revs that much more and...
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Last post by Hodge
Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:05 pm
RT. Rear Seat. Two up.
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by guest3954 » Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:13 pm
Bought a 2010 RT after selling my K1200RS. I do a lot of two up touring with the wife and love the bike. One thing I am noticing is that after a...
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Last post by Levisp
Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:45 pm
Cleaning the windshield
Replies: 4
by
siclmn »
Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:02 pm
Somewhere I read that you can lock the windshield in the up position by doing something. Does anybody know how? I don't want to have the key on when...
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Last post by T6pilot
Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:47 pm
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Last post by mercator1
Mon Jun 13, 2016 11:41 am
ABS Pro on 17 models
Replies: 14
by
TJriderVA »
Mon May 30, 2016 4:05 pm
Has anyone heard/read if the 17 RT will have ABS Pro (lean angel sensitive). It is already available on the GS Adventure. I am holding off buying a...
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Last post by mlillywh
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:52 pm
Question for Australian members!
Replies: 2
by
Rusty-pie »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:36 am
I have been discussing with a potential new employer a job offer which would mean relocating to Australia either in Brisbane or Perth, and therefore...
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Last post by Alfred
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:53 am
R1200RT LC Screen
Replies: 14
by
Casbar »
Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:35 pm
Hi Guys, this maybe a really stupid question (could really be!) but how do you clean the bottom part of the screen, the bit where it attaches to the...
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Last post by realshelby
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:37 pm
Engine damage...?
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by
Ventura »
Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:18 am
is there a possibility that some damage may occur to the engine as a result of a drop while stationary...😨
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Last post by Ventura
Fri Jun 10, 2016 2:33 pm
Insurance + claim + NCB
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by
circlehappenork »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:06 pm
I've been knocked out of my previous bike in August '15. Was riding hired bikes for a while. Got paid for my wrecked bike. The accident wasn't my...
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Last post by circlehappenork
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:31 pm
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Last post by STeinar
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:16 pm
Pannier Bags
Replies: 11
by
Gman1969 »
Mon May 23, 2016 2:13 pm
Hi There
Has anyone tried a 3rd party set of bags for their RT? Beemer ones for my 2016 model are about 80 each which is well trumpy!!
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Last post by Gman1969
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:01 pm
Akrapovic
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by
Casbar »
Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:00 am
Fitted a Akrapovic I sourced from a German BMW dealer. Sounds great, but I noticed the screw that holds the db killer in, has a tiny spot weld on it,...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:05 pm
helmet help
Replies: 9
by
turdboman »
Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:45 am
I live in Florida ,it's hot. in my past i rode harley's usually with no helmet or a make believe half helmet . now i use a dot half helmet .i am...
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Last post by Nobby
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:22 pm
Motorcycle Helmet Optics and cleaning
Replies: 12
by
mbro »
Sun May 29, 2016 1:38 am
Hi all. I recently purchased a new helmet - Scorpion Exo T1200. Love it! This helmet has the internal sun visor, which I find to be an absolute must...
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Last post by guest2360
Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:09 pm
adding seat padding
Replies: 7
by
turdboman »
Tue May 31, 2016 4:40 pm
Hi,has anyone got any genius ideas to soften the low seat for long trips ?
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Last post by step2534
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:30 am
Bevel box
Replies: 6
by
Vince Prince »
Fri May 27, 2016 4:39 pm
So, a couple of weeks into ownership of my 2016 RT LE with black drivetrain, I note three tapped holes in the bevel box. What are they for?
Cheers...
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Last post by guest2360
Mon May 30, 2016 10:24 am
R1200RT Panniers
Replies: 2
by
Harryhighx »
Sun May 29, 2016 7:06 pm
Can anyone advise if the side panniers from a 2009 RT fits the 2011 model? I'm asking as the locking lugs on mine got broken off after my bike...
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Last post by Harryhighx
Sun May 29, 2016 10:06 pm
2005 r1200rt servo
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by
smithy »
Sun May 29, 2016 5:13 pm
Hope somone can point me in the right direction been out for a run with some mates when i stopped they said my brake light was stuck on, had a coffee...
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Last post by smithy
Sun May 29, 2016 6:27 pm
Warm up Engine for 2 to 5 minutes
Replies: 12
by
cdnrtowner »
Tue May 24, 2016 3:11 am
When I purchased my 1200 RT, the sales manager told me that it was important to warm up the engine for 2-5 minutes before driving. With fuel engine...
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Last post by T6pilot
Fri May 27, 2016 5:01 pm
Low beam replacement -lc
Replies: 7
by
PatriotBMW »
Thu May 26, 2016 2:12 am
Omg I have spent an hour trying to get the low beam bulb replaced. What are the tips/secrets? I can't get the clutch side pin to release, the...
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Last post by aweight
Fri May 27, 2016 3:17 pm
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Last post by crawfordjohn
Thu May 26, 2016 9:43 pm
Full face Helmet or Flip front
Replies: 34
by
brianillusion »
Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:02 pm
Hi all
I have a full face helmet now but am looking for a new one. Cant decide on another full face or flip front. Any ideas or...
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Last post by Casbar
Thu May 26, 2016 9:37 am
Linked brakes
Replies: 2
by
siclmn »
Tue May 24, 2016 5:15 am
I was just reading an article about the bike and it mentioned using the front brake. I thought the bike had linked brakes like my old KRS. Does it...
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Last post by Levisp
Tue May 24, 2016 8:54 am
Ladies touring boots
Replies: 3
by
Highlandbear »
Thu May 19, 2016 4:59 pm
Have a pair of new Spada Ladies boots size 39 bought for wife but doesn't like them :( :(
Forty notes for quick sale plus shipping probably 8...
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Last post by Highlandbear
Mon May 23, 2016 6:07 pm
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