Got any tips and tricks for BMW R1200RT/R1250RT owners? feel free to share them here.
Panniers Repair Project..
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EasyRider »
Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:12 am
There is not a Project section on here. So i thought i would put this thread in the Tips & Tricks section.
So when i bought my new to me R1250RT...
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:07 am
Antenna Chop
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W8NONU »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am
I’m not a fan of the front end looks with the long antenna. After checking reception with the OEM antenna I cut it to 6” long from the base of the...
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Last post by W8NONU
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am
Drilling holes in screens !
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jesim1 »
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:31 pm
I fitted a Power bronze touring screen to my 22 RT and felt that although it was better than the original, the added size meant I was getting a bit...
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Last post by sakm
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
Cleaning Alloy Wheels
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009jim »
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:02 am
I have factory alloy wheels on my RT. They appear to be a light grey painted finish. I've been cleaning the wheels starting with slightly soapy water...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:20 pm
Highway Pegs on Crash bars
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Mars Red Ken »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:03 pm
I'm looking to put crash bars/engine guards on my RT. I've found one piece bars that look to be extensive to put on, and I've found the left/right...
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Last post by Svoboda
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:31 pm
Centre stand security
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sakm »
Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:36 pm
Saw these advertised for sale for the R1200GS
Its a modification to the centre stand in exchange for a lot of money :shock:
It allows you to...
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Last post by Steve398
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:53 pm
Swingarm lower suspension protection
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by
Excellence »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:45 pm
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 burridge01
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:11 pm
Centre stand removal
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Jeffem »
Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:25 pm
R1200RT LC 2017. New to me but the state of the centre stand is really bugging me. Removing the spring is a challenge but the multiple washers method...
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Last post by Jeffem
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:00 am
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Last post by Wine Country RT
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm
Lower an RT Center Stand
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sre7 »
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:29 am
Greetings Guys and Gals, I am considering lowering my 2007 RT by installing the EPM Performance HyperPro -1 lowering springs. Even though the EPM...
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Last post by sre7
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:39 pm
Heated Grip Repair
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wily_coyote »
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm
I've been slowly working around my new-to-me 2010RT and the one remaining job was a dead RH heated grip. Searching the interweb wasn't all that...
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Last post by wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Grip Puppie Install
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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 wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:30 pm
Phone compartment
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by
Maxnam376 »
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:25 pm
Anybody have a solution about phone compartment to small. Do they make an upgraded one little bigger.
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Last post by Totaled TL
Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:58 am
Wind Deflectors???
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by
Randyjaco »
Wed May 24, 2023 4:27 pm
In my quest for a cooler summer ride, I would like to remove the clear wind deflectors underneath the windshield. There seem to be 2 screws that are...
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Last post by BoxerSharkRT
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:51 pm
Tankbag vs kill switch
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by
jtcompton »
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:43 am
Hey All, got a 2012 Camhead. Has anyone already done this?
The right handle bar switch is attached with one T8 screw. When the tool comes I plan to...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:05 pm
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Last post by Panman40
Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:17 am
Hill Start Control
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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 Jggpossum
Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
hex can and Innovv V3 camera
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exportman »
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:06 pm
Hi
Thought I would share how I have fixed my Hexcan and Innovv Camera on my new 1250
The hexcan is under the tail of the pillion seat. the supplied...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
Switchgear and buttons lube ?
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Panman40 »
Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:37 am
I can’t help thinking the switchgear / buttons and wonderwheel on my 2019 RT feel a bit clicky and well…cheap :o . I’ve tried a small squirt of a...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
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Last post by hammo
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:57 am
Front wheel removal aid
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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 Excellence
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
Bulb replacemet the quick way
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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 ozzey91
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:53 am
Additional mirror
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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
Shoei neotec mod
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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
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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
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