General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Noise from front end
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audibob2 »
Wed May 10, 2023 5:31 pm
My 2015 r1200rt is a joy to ride, but lately there is a really harsh level of noise from the front end. This generally happens above 60mph.
The noise...
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Last post by Stu
Mon May 15, 2023 7:41 pm
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Last post by Gregp72
Mon May 15, 2023 12:46 pm
bike spec help
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by
rory2112 »
Fri May 12, 2023 1:48 pm
Hi, Just picked up my 2014 R1200Rt and loving it so far. I've managed to input the VIN into mdecorder to find out the exact spec but things like...
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Last post by David.
Fri May 12, 2023 2:22 pm
Adaptive Headlamp Faulty
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david.lavalle »
Mon May 08, 2023 6:20 pm
Since I took delivery last summer, every time I ride at night, I get the Active Headlamp Faulty error message accompanied by the yellow warning icon....
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Last post by Stu
Tue May 09, 2023 9:13 pm
Spot Mirrors I Made for my '23 RT
by
Motor32 »
Mon May 08, 2023 5:13 pm
Hey Guys.
I made these spot mirrors, to help with the blind spots on the RT.
I got a sheet of 12 x 12 Lexon, mirrors, and tape from Amazon (links...
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Last post by Motor32
Mon May 08, 2023 5:13 pm
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Last post by Motor32
Tue May 02, 2023 12:19 am
Heed engine bars
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Stu »
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:26 pm
Took delivery of my heed engine bars today which took 6 days to be delivered from Poland
Ordered them late friday so missed the post until Monday...
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Last post by Stu
Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:45 am
Bike available on Facebook
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by
Glenn »
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:08 pm
Seller is Jimmy Stringer - I have no connection, just thought some here may be interested.
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Last post by ds99
Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:49 pm
Bike4life
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Glenn »
Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:49 am
Anyone attending Bike4life on the 23rd April, I have my ticket. Previous years they have had 4000+ bikes in the convoy from Shrewsbury to Cosford
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:54 pm
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Last post by detroitboy
Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:24 am
More Comfort
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by
hammo »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:19 pm
Due to the costs of new BMW,s i am considering making my RTLE1250 a bit more comfortable and keeping it a few more years , has anyone got any tips on...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:19 pm
Foot pegs …
by
Panman40 »
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:40 pm
So on my 2019 the foot pegs look nasty, stained alloy and just naff. I took one of the pillion pegs off and managed to get the rubber off :shock: ,...
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Last post by Panman40
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:40 pm
headlight bulbs
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:52 pm
Always thought my headlights looked too bright on dips. Wasn't until this afternoon, pushing my year old grandson down the road and saw another RT....
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:50 pm
Instruments shroud 2009 RT
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by
jackronner »
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:18 am
Sorry, can’t seem to upload a photo. This concerns the decorative silver-colored shroud/frame surrounding the main instrument cluster. It popped off...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:10 pm
Easter Egg ?
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hammo »
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:59 pm
Well easter is here , off to roll my easter egg nah , belt out to whitby in the sunshine lovely day and great ride out of many more this year i hope...
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Last post by hammo
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:59 pm
2012 Rack Crack
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by
Sullivj »
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:52 am
My 2012 has developed a small 2 inch crack in the plastic rack, which is hidden with the Top Case in situ.
Has anyone else had a similar problem?...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:02 pm
“Is it me”
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by
Ian T »
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:36 pm
So it looks like after much deliberation that I will be getting an R1200RT, all my research and the kind guidance on here is definitely steering me...
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Last post by Ian T
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:12 am
Thick Wallet
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by
hammo »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:56 am
Just rang my local BMW as my emission light will not reset , £75.00 for them to tell me the problem!!!! and then any more cash if it leads to other...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:22 pm
Pannier question
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by
Doctor T »
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:53 pm
07 RT. My RH pannier feels like it has too much play when attached to the bike. I push the handle down, and at the back plunger bar comes up to it's...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:13 pm
Are RT and GS downpipes the same?
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by
Glacial »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:01 pm
The downpipes on my 2011 RT are in a sorry state and have clearly received no TLC in their life. I plan to sand and polish to restore them but if...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:40 pm
Not having a good W/E Part numbers help
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:44 pm
Checking the oil level this morning and ive noticed a dirty layer of oil coming from the front cover. I guess it is from the front crankshaft seal....
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:38 pm
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Last post by GvG
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:33 pm
Parts
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by
vennie »
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:29 am
Morning folks.
So it seems I will need to replace front and rear brake pads and discs for my 2010 R1200RT.
Seems a bewildering range of suppliers...
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Last post by vennie
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:30 pm
Enhancement code 0033180000
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by
Glenn »
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:45 pm
I just put my bikes details in to and find it has an open technical enhancement , anyone know what this enhancement involves, it's a 2018 R1250rt?
I...
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Last post by David and Sally
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:11 pm
Tested cheap Chinese copy parts
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by
Doctor T »
Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:26 pm
Am also up for a deal. If i can get bits and pieces cheaper elsewhere i will take a chance. I've always said to myself that i would never recommend...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:40 pm
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