General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Love my BMW low-seat
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jackronner »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:47 pm
Got a lightly-used one for $200 (he said he bought it new for $450). Boy, does it make a difference when backing into a parking slot. I'd...
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Last post by PeteM
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:49 am
biking heaven
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hammo »
Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:29 pm
What a great run today tried suggested route from MCN Barnard Castle / Alston /St Bees /Ambleside /Barnard Castle, great weather lots of bikers to...
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:50 am
Fourth battery in FOB 2016 RT LC since May
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NLC »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:15 am
I’m on my fourth battery in my FOB since May. Key missing display comes on then off. Range of FOB decreases. Dealer says I’m using the wrong brand of...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:28 am
Aarrgh, not another burned out headlight
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RT Slim »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:21 am
That makes three burned out bulbs in 49k miles. And once again it happened in the middle of a trip. Now I get the pleasure of seeing the lit up...
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Last post by RT Slim
Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:13 pm
Insurance quote weirdness.
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milleplod »
Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:37 am
My '56 plate RT was written off a couple of weeks ago, the policy that covered it expired yesterday, my proof of NCB from Bennetts landed in my inbox...
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Last post by Iscadean
Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:38 pm
security
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hammo »
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:24 pm
Hi guys , MY trusty granite lock has given up years of use i would like any input on the best motorcycle lock at present as long as it does not weigh...
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Last post by MikeS
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:18 pm
New BMW - not an RT
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gogs01 »
Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:01 pm
I've been coming around slowly to the realisation that my much loved R1200RT LC is becoming too much of a struggle for me to push or paddle around....
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Last post by TJRL
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:01 pm
Paint colour
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david357 »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:09 pm
Does anyone know what colour the valve covers are on a 2018 R1200RT please, the bike colour is Alpine White.
Thank you.
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Last post by david357
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:22 pm
Garmin hacked
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BoB21 »
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:11 pm
Apparently garmin has been hacked by ransom virus. F.Y.I.
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Last post by Nick Evans
Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:55 am
WTB 2014 up rear seat for RT
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by
R2K »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:45 am
I need a rear seat for my 2014 R1200RT, anyone have one willing to sell?
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Last post by R2K
Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:51 am
Tyre choices
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Easyrider5258 »
Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:32 pm
I have a R1250RT with about 4000 miles on it and a tour coming up in September (Hopefully) around the Picos and then the Spanish Pyrenees, expected...
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Last post by David.
Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:21 pm
What is this?
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Stephenj67 »
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:51 pm
Hi All. New to the forum here. I am packing for a trip through several western states. As I was packing, I noticed this turn thingy on each side...
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Last post by Stephenj67
Mon Jul 20, 2020 3:58 am
Finally Got My 1st RT
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DrDecay »
Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:07 pm
So I'm now an RT owner. Purchased a 2017 R1200RT this weekend. She's pretty well loaded except for top box and GPS. Will add those...
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Last post by DrDecay
Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:07 pm
Central locking remote not working
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Dee Dub »
Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:38 pm
Remote fob LED flashes, but the bike doesn't respond. I've replaced the fob's battery, no difference. Central locking works when I press the...
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Last post by smileymiley
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:31 pm
Might return to BM ownership
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ronecc »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:25 pm
Hi. I used to own an R1100RT back in 1997-2006, then I swapped for the new R1200RT. I did not quite gel with the 1200 for some reason, it did not...
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Last post by scunny12
Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:21 pm
Litelok Gold Moto Security Device
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Old-Git »
Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:53 pm
sorry if this is the wrong section for this....
Just a word of warning about this product. Pros - light weight, good security, doesn't take up much...
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:54 pm
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Last post by Yanto Maan
Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:31 pm
Topbox
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hammo »
Mon May 04, 2020 4:30 pm
Hi gents as i do not want to fork out a second mortgage for a top box from BMW any recommendations ? buy a second hand one and spray it ? or another...
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Last post by hammo
Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:58 pm
2009 versus 2016 1200RT
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mojorod »
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:56 am
Hey guys, getting rid of the land pig 2013 Road Glide Ultra and have decided on either a 2009 or 2016 1200RT. There is a $6K difference in purchase...
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Last post by DrDecay
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:20 pm
Newbie Looking
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DrDecay »
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:17 pm
I'm not currently an RT owner, but I am actively shopping for one. Current rides are a 2009 Victory Vision (For Sale BTW) and a 2014 Honda...
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Last post by DrDecay
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:17 pm
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Last post by jackronner
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:20 pm
Coolant leaking
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by
Kimbles »
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:04 pm
Hi,
Had my 2016 do the same last September in South of France and after todays ride any info appreciated before I speak to Barry Robson BMW....
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:50 pm
Update scan
by
Beagle »
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:38 pm
Put the GS911 on the bike to check dealer update at service. Quite a few changes.
VIN :
Model : R 1200 RT (K52)
Factory I-Level : K001-20-03-511...
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Last post by Beagle
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:38 pm
Here it is
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by
Humphrey1 »
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:53 am
Finally after what seemed like months the Rt has been delivered
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Last post by sy308
Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:50 pm
HELLO ALL !
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by
scorpioted »
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:37 pm
Hi all,
I've just joined the group.What a great site for info.
I've riden motorcycles consistently since I was 16 and I'm 65 this year, mostly BMW's...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:00 pm
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