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Hill Start Control

Last post by David. « Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:49 am
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by Twisty Road » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:00 pm

I've tried a number of times and different ways to activate the Hill Start Control while stopped on an incline. Succeeded once by accident but don't...

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Last post by David.
Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:49 am
Bulb replacemet the quick way

Last post by bieffe « Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:50 pm
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by Doctor T » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:56 pm

One of my sidelight bulbs blow. Thinking this is here we go, scratched and bloody hand time. Then i had a thought. Now this is for my 2007 model but...

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Last post by bieffe
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:50 pm
Swingarm lower suspension protection

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:47 pm
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by Excellence » Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:45 pm
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Now I'm sober, (Happy New Year to everyone) this morning I had a look at the swingarm to spring knuckle. Even after only 5/6k miles it was filthy and...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:47 pm
Additional mirror

Last post by Jack_the_Lad « Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
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by slparry » Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:27 pm

If you want to fit a handlebar mounted mirror on the throttle side of your wethead R12x0RT you need to replace the brake reservoir clamp with this...

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Last post by Jack_the_Lad
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Front wheel removal aid

Last post by simbo « Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:22 pm
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by Excellence » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:25 pm

Hi
So fed up with the ice, salt and snow being back on the roads once again that I'm farkling again!!
I'm getting together everything we might need...

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Last post by simbo
Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:22 pm
Shoei neotec mod

Last post by rbarker « Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
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by Hodge » Tue May 01, 2018 2:47 pm

Just thought i would share a little modification to my shoei neotec. I hot conditions the vents don't allow enough cool air into the helmet as my...

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Last post by rbarker
Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
Rocker cover protection

Last post by Excellence « Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
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by Excellence » Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm

As I can't ride at the moment for snow, ice and mountains of salt on the roads up here I thought I'd see what might help preserve the '21 RT a bit...

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Last post by Excellence
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
Ease up on the cleaning!!

Last post by David. « Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
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by Excellence » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:04 pm

As soon as I bought the bike about 1k ago I trimmed a wee bit of conveyor belting to fasten at the bottom of the engine front guard so that it hung...

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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
Christmas gift

Last post by jclaudej « Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:20 am

by jclaudej » Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:20 am

Hello from France

If like me, there is still a Cradle Connected Ride from your GS1200, some pictures of the integration of Connected Ride BMW on my...

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Last post by jclaudej
Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:20 am
Grip Puppie Install

Last post by Excellence « Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:45 am
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by Gavj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:35 pm

Each to their own but I like Grip Puppies..... I have had them on my last 3 bikes and also had foam grips in the eighties on my RD350LC,

Anyway,...

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Last post by Excellence
Sat Dec 24, 2022 8:45 am
Screen cleaner

Last post by BoB21 « Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
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by Cas21 » Sun May 28, 2017 4:46 pm
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i always clean my screen by giving it a good soak to soften the little bugs and then wash it as normal.
Keep looking at Rainex to give me better...
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Last post by BoB21
Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
Fuel gauge strip

Last post by vesper1957 « Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
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by zzwenn » Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:09 pm

Hi all,

did you have the problem that the fuel gauge didn't work for you and it's the old models with an electronic strip rather than a float? Mine...

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Last post by vesper1957
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
Checking Antifreeze level?

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
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by Randyjaco » Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:31 pm

With all of this summer heat, I am more concerned with the level of my antifreeze. I have found that it is nearly impossible to see the level through...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
Help with grips

Last post by joeducati « Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
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by ptong971 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:46 pm

I just bought a 2016 R1200RT from a friend. I am traditionally a Goldwing driver. I use Kuryakyn Isogrips because I have hands the size...

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Last post by joeducati
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
Tips On Handling

Last post by Plodbike1962 « Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm
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by guest3954 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:58 pm
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Just for fun, but there are some good Heads Up and Weight Transfer Moves

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Last post by Plodbike1962
Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm
R1200rt wet head mirrors holding water

Last post by Casbar « Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:34 pm
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by sakm » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:18 pm

Anyone who has washed and polished their bike will understand how frustrating it it on the wet head for water to collect behind the mirrors!

Well...

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Last post by Casbar
Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:34 pm
DIY roadside kickstand spring removal/replacement

Last post by scunny12 « Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:53 pm
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by jackronner » Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:03 am

The spring just broke at the upper hooks on my 2009 RT. I bungied the stand up as a stop gap to contact the switch and get home. I have another...

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Last post by scunny12
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:53 pm
R 1200 rt headlights

Last post by NOMAP « Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:50 am
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by Jocke » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:22 pm
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Has anyone tested effective led pulps with resistance box, instead of ordinary H7 To RT ?

As known, without resistor canbus system does not accept...
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Last post by NOMAP
Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:50 am
How does one adjust the Instrument Panel?

Last post by jackronner « Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Randyjaco » Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:16 pm

I can't figure out how to adjust the position of the instrument panel on my 2017 RT. I have tried doing what the manual says. It moves slightly but...

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Last post by jackronner
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:25 pm
Rear Rack Removal (Caution Needed)

Last post by David. « Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:33 pm
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by Our Gee » Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:22 am

Just a word of caution to anyone contemplating removing the RT Rear Luggage Rack. There are two M6 x 20 Oval Head Torx Screws which are accessed from...

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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:33 pm
Programming Key Fob, keyless ride

Last post by slparry « Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:50 pm
Replies: 15
by austavla » Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:32 pm
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Here is what I had to do when programming the Key fob.
1. Remove the windscreen.
2. Remove the Cover for windsreen adjuster, and locate the Ring...
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Last post by slparry
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:50 pm
Keyless battery replacement

Last post by T6pilot « Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:02 pm
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by Paul Andrews » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:47 am

Does anyone have a trick for getting the battery compartment open (keyless ride)? I think BMW used superglue on the dang thing...

I'm trying not to...

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Last post by T6pilot
Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:02 pm
What do you use to keep your chrome exhaust shiny?

Last post by David. « Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:52 am
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by gadgetgaz » Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:33 am
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I just got a 2014 RT LE with a chrome exhaust system but it needs cleaning and shining. I tried Autosol on a small section but the elbow grease...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:52 am
Pannier locking mechanism seems to be worn.

Last post by David. « Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:06 pm
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by Glencoe » Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:36 pm

When returning pannier to the bike m y pannier locking system is proving difficult to close.
The handle is no longer closing, causing the mechanism...

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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:06 pm
USB connections

Last post by Buster666 « Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:31 pm
Replies: 15
by Paul Andrews » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:51 pm
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Brand new here to the forum with a brand new '20 1250RT. All the technology on the bike is quite distracting at first (love the quick shifter,) but...
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Last post by Buster666
Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:31 pm

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