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Grip Puppie Install

Last post by Jeff_M « Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:56 pm
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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 Jeff_M
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:56 pm
Hill Start Control

Last post by Jggpossum « Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
Replies: 23
by Twisty Road » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:00 pm
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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
Wind Deflectors???

Last post by sakm « Wed May 24, 2023 5:51 pm
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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 sakm
Wed May 24, 2023 5:51 pm
Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Last post by exportman « Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:06 pm
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by 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 exportman
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:06 pm
Swingarm lower suspension protection

Last post by Panman40 « Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:59 am
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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 Panman40
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:59 am
Centre stand security

Last post by Panman40 « Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:32 pm
Replies: 26
by sakm » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:36 pm
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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 Panman40
Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:32 pm
hex can and Innovv V3 camera

Last post by Casbar « Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
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by 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 ?

Last post by Our Gee « Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
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by 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
Tank bags: can one off a K1200 be made to fit an RT?

Last post by hammo « Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:57 am
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by Glacial » Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:35 pm

OEM tank bags for 2010-13 R1200RTs are like hens teeth. I’ve been looking at ones made for the K1200/K1300 and wondering if one of them can be...

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Last post by hammo
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:57 am
Front wheel removal aid

Last post by Excellence « Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 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 Excellence
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
Bulb replacemet the quick way

Last post by ozzey91 « Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:53 am
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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 ozzey91
Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:53 am
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
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
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 8
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

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