General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
service costs
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hammo »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:54 pm
Hi gents , Been quoted £160 from an independent 6000 mile service for my 2019 RTLE 1250 , any idea what BMW charge these days ? many thanks .
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:10 am
Buying high mileage 2005 R1200RT
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Jackdaw »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:16 pm
I just joined. I'm looking at buying a high mileage 2005 R1200RT, 158K miles, with ABS issues. Bike is rideable, but any advice on what additional...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:35 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:36 am
Staying dry in rain, 2012 RT seat
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raider57 »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:58 pm
Not sure if this common but I’ve tried several brands of rain pants without luck. My current Olympia pants, which I assumed are top quality, leaked...
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Last post by donmarco
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:39 am
New Member from Pacific NW
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Arnes RT »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:17 pm
Hello, I just picked up a Dark Blue used 2013 RT a couple days ago and love it. Finding this active forum board that is specific to the beemer RT...
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Last post by Arnes RT
Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:26 am
Servicing
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hammo »
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:47 pm
Just been pondering as its service time for my RTLE , is it worth changing the oil/filter in between services yourself or just sticking to the...
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Last post by ca1ic0cat
Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:58 pm
What brand of Throttle lock is this?
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Colorado »
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:32 pm
The threads seem to be stripped and will not lock in place.
Has anyone seen this type of throttle lock before, and know what brand it is?
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:55 am
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Last post by Twodog
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:40 pm
Dyno run
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Old-Git »
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:48 pm
'15 RT LC on the dyno today. As suspected at wide open throttle fuelling is near perfect, then it gets gradually worse until this, for quarter...
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Last post by Old-Git
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:48 pm
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Last post by Ed17
Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:37 pm
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Last post by David.
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:08 pm
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Last post by GvG
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:56 pm
E10 coming
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Iscadean »
Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:39 pm
I’ve got a 2011 rt. there is a lot of information in local fuel stops saying E10 fuel will be replacing E5. Does anyone know what effect, if any, E10...
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Last post by David.
Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:43 pm
low seat conversion
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jweber »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:31 pm
Noob here. Bought a 2009 R1200RT four days ago.
According to Free BMW VIN Decoder : ///M Decoder my bike has a low seat - can anyone...
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Last post by jweber
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:16 pm
Mirror assembly popping out?
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jackronner »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:47 pm
On my 2009RT, this was a problem (though tethered). I guess the rubber pop-in receivers were tired/worn. I took a thin 1/77 mm...
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Last post by David.
Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:02 pm
Disc brake pads
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yellowjacket »
Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:54 pm
I will be changing tires , again, soon and would like to change my front and rear brake pads. I have 45,000 miles and still running the stock front....
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Last post by David.
Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:01 pm
Mirrors
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John O »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:01 pm
Hi, just joined the forum, so hopefully I will find some answers to my questions over the forseeable future.
I have a 2012 rt1200 and want to...
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Last post by David.
Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:18 pm
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Last post by David.
Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:53 am
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:20 am
Midrange hesitation
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Cycotic »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:42 pm
2006 r1200rt. Does anyone experience hesitation around 5-6k rpms while accelerating? It clears up after
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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:01 pm
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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:04 am
Non esa to esa conversion
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Cycotic »
Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:35 am
I have 2006 r1200rt non esa with super saggy shocks. Would it be difficult to purchase used esa and install or is there other equipment needed?...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:46 pm
2017 RT
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GPZ »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:06 pm
Hey all, newbie here. :kacsint2:
Just got back from a 5 day, 3500K trip on my 2018 R1200RS and am finally starting to realize that I am not...
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Last post by speedy
Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:04 pm
Modifications and/or Accessories
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David. »
Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:30 pm
If you modify your bike or add accessories, do you declare them to your insurer.
I would define a modification as something which has the potential...
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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:14 am
headers
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wethead »
Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:44 pm
has anyone been having trouble with the '21 RT muffler flop? Has anyone installed an Akrapovic headers without the flop: 'non-hamaligated'Do you get...
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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:55 am
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