General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
CRAP SERVICE
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by futterweasel » Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:49 am
My mate took his GS to LIND Norwich for a service last week he collected the bike and the next day at home found that the sump guard bolts had not...
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Last post by Levisp
Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:16 am
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Last post by Casbar
Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:18 pm
Newbie
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by
Teapot68 »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:45 pm
I’ve just become the proud owner of a 09 1200rt and just wanted to say Hi. At the moment I’m a bit overwhelmed with the bike and I’m getting slowly...
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Last post by Teapot68
Sun Jun 20, 2021 1:23 pm
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Last post by wethead
Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:04 pm
Crash bars or head covers?
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by
Stu »
Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:27 pm
As above really
What and why?
My 2016 has head covers already but I am wondering if I should fit crash bars instead? do they offer more...
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Last post by Stu
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:28 pm
TFT and General stuff on the 21 R1250RT
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by
DavidMcK »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:21 pm
This will change as I and others learn about the new bike, so, if we put the pieces of knowledge in a common location we can all collectively become...
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Last post by DavidMcK
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:11 pm
Monmouth
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by
BoB21 »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:17 am
Hi,
Anybody local to Monmouth that can Enlighten us about Pubs/Restaurants for Annual meet next month. Do we need to book in advance or is it...
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Last post by Sullivj
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:04 pm
21 R1250RT insurance question
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by
Arek »
Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:46 am
Hi all,
I know the UK insurance stuff is weird and I'm still not getting it after 15 years here.
So the story and question at this same time is....
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:35 am
FJR1300 V's R1200RT
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Stu »
Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:23 pm
Hi all
First post here and I would just like to pick the knowledge of the forum.
I currently have an FJR1300 2001 model which has served me...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:18 pm
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:37 pm
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Last post by Tom_Krupp
Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:53 pm
2021 RT colour coded panels
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by
zunaidkajee »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:03 am
Good Day folks. Just wanted to share some pics. Colour coded some of the black plastic pieces and also wrapped some plastics (on tank and battery...
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Last post by zunaidkajee
Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:05 am
Side panel removal.
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by
mondeoman »
Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:05 pm
Is there a video how to remove the 1250 RT side panel (either side) any where on this forum (or elsewhere) , I'm darned if I can find one here via...
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Last post by Arek
Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:16 am
Denali Soundbomb problem
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by
mondeoman »
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:26 pm
My 3 month old BMW 1250 RT LE came to me with a Denali 120db Soundbomb horn neatly fitted in the steering head position, here's the prob' apparently...
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Last post by mondeoman
Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:14 am
Garmin Zumo problem
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by
jackronner »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:31 am
. It came with the bike two years ago, rarely used. I've never tried to update the maps or programs. Suddenly, all I get as a map...
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Last post by jackronner
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:38 pm
2016 r1200rt windshield issue
by
Macr1200rt »
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:30 pm
Here's one that has me stumped. 2016 r1200rt 70k miles. About 3k miles ago I noticed that my windshield has about 1/2 inch of slop when it is up 3/4...
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Last post by Macr1200rt
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:30 pm
Garmin “Lifetime Warranty”
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by
B787MECH »
Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:28 pm
I have a Garmin Nav V which is now almost five years old and has always worked perfectly and I’ve updated it regularly, albeit on my old and slow...
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Last post by PeteM
Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:20 am
### 2020 RT Farkles 2 Video ###
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by
Motor32 »
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:08 pm
Hey Guys,
Video:
Here are a couple of farkles for my RT. The first is an adjustment for my Illium footrests, a small cover I made to...
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Last post by wbunning
Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:24 pm
Add USB to BMW 49L top case?
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by
wbunning »
Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:09 pm
Has anyone added a usb charging port to their BMW top case? It’s easy enough with single-wall boxes like my GIVI, but I just purchased the BMW case...
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Last post by wbunning
Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:40 pm
Engine Break-In
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by
TexasCountry »
Mon May 24, 2021 8:41 pm
Does anyone know the real reason behind why motorcycle engines require break-in and car/truck engines don’t?
They’re both internal combustion...
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Last post by gogs01
Thu May 27, 2021 10:56 am
Electrical problem.
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by
winglider »
Sat May 01, 2021 3:43 pm
I have a 2015 registered R1200 RT LC LE
The problem I have is that the central locking has stopped working of the button on the handlebars. and also...
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Last post by winglider
Wed May 26, 2021 12:47 pm
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Last post by wethead
Wed May 19, 2021 5:59 pm
Akrapovic muffler inserts
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by
DougE2012 »
Mon May 17, 2021 5:06 pm
Greetings all:
I have a 2012 R1200RT with an Akrapovic muffler that is missing the two muffler inserts that would have come with the kit. I have...
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Last post by David.
Mon May 17, 2021 9:37 pm
LED bulb life
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by
jackronner »
Wed May 12, 2021 8:23 pm
Used for hi-beam; Stopped working; about 2 yo. Very lightly used - mostly city driving, no long tours, mostly used while filtering during...
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Last post by jackronner
Thu May 13, 2021 8:04 am
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Last post by beemerboy9
Tue May 11, 2021 2:50 pm
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