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R1200rt wet head mirrors holding water

Last post by Casbar « Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:34 pm
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by Stu » 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
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by austavla » Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:32 pm
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Hi
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
Skeene Rear LED lighting kit for 1200RT.

Last post by bicyclenut « Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:15 pm
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by hammo » Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:32 pm

Hi anyone purchased and fitted this kit to their 1200RT ? Santa is coming and i may treat myself , i read on the website that this kit requires no...

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Last post by bicyclenut
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:15 pm
Getting the lock out of the top case ....

Last post by slparry « Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:06 pm
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by slparry » Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:52 pm

Ensure the key is in the lock, in the locked position I think, and "wiggle" it to help locate the release hole

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Last post by slparry
Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:06 pm
2005 R1200RT storage fairing compartment remedy

Last post by Rider1260 « Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:12 pm
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by jackronner » Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:38 pm

:thumbs: Apart from the fact that there's only ONE compartment, I find it poorly designed.  Unless you have tiny Trump-hands, it's almost...

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Last post by Rider1260
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:12 pm
Pivoting your bike around on its side-stand

Last post by Steve F « Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:46 pm
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by jackronner » Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:14 am

Here's the link:

Might be a bit tricky with our big bikes, but in an absolute pinch it might work.  I did it once on the center stand on a...

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Last post by Steve F
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:46 pm
gear indicator

Last post by rmcelroy24@comcast.net « Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm

by rmcelroy24@comcast.net » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm

My 05 RT has had a long history with issues from the potentiometer that controls the gear position indicator. Its mounted on the back of the...

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Last post by rmcelroy24@comcast.net
Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm
Shoei Neotec

Last post by David. « Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:06 pm
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by Hodge » Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:34 pm

Just a little tip for those like me who find that during the summer months you get a very hot bonce even with vents open.
The inner lining settles on...

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Last post by David.
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:06 pm
Horn operating at just the wrong moment!

Last post by SteveLindsell « Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:47 pm
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by SteveLindsell » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:30 pm

Has anyone else had the issue of a tight lock turn operating the horn on a 2014+ RT against a tankbag? On Eurotunnel it even makes me jump!

this...

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Last post by SteveLindsell
Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:47 pm
Pumping Tyres

Last post by Sprintgull « Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 pm
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by Sullivj » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:31 pm

Today, I realised that the tyre inflator at the supermarket, lets air out, instead of putting it in....!  The problem being that the short valve...

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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 pm
Ferry crossing

Last post by Our Gee « Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:37 am
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by daverj » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:22 pm
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Hi all. Has anyone used the Hull Zeebrugge ferry crossing? I heard that they don't strap your bike down and don't supply any ratchet straps. ...
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:37 am
LC screen to stay up when ignition turned off

Last post by michaelc2710 « Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:45 pm
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by garr2 » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:52 am

Is there any way I can get the screen of my 2015 LC to stay up when I turn the ignition off?

When I wash the bike I want to wash the instrument side...

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Last post by michaelc2710
Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:45 pm
Rotating brake lever attachment on handlebar 2005 R1200RT

Last post by jackronner « Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:02 pm
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by jackronner » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:32 pm

I want to slightly rotate the brake lever up about 1/2 inch.  Before I start messing with it, will I find that the brake lever unit is fixed in...

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Last post by jackronner
Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:02 pm
RT LC Top lateral panel tabs

Last post by mhr43 « Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:37 pm
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by Casbar » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:19 am
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So was riding back from a service and I noticed that my right hand top panel was moving along the edge by the power socket. Few days later I took it...
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Last post by mhr43
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:37 pm
2014- Switch of headlight after engine started

Last post by futterweasel « Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:57 pm
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by Admin » Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:09 pm

2014- Switch of headlight  after engine started::

Pres turn signal cancel button for 5 seconds, then without lifting it - flick the button...

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Last post by futterweasel
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:57 pm
Adding an Alarm Remote - LC 2014 onwards

Last post by tda2806 « Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm

by tda2806 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm

Having tried and failed to add another alarm remote key fob to my 2014 R1200RT following the instructions in the handbook, I had a lateral thought...

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Last post by tda2806
Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm
Mirror problem

Last post by RogerM « Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:35 pm
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by axamax » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:23 pm

R1200RT 2012

Just got back from a trip to France, Italy, Austria and Germany. While I was away the glass fell out of my left-hand mirror, and was...

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Last post by RogerM
Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:35 pm
I improved the handling by loads today!

Last post by MacJ « Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:47 pm
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by stayingupright » Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:22 pm
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By making sure the tyre pressures were correct. They were both low. Now like a different beast.

Just goes to show you don't always have to spend a...
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Last post by MacJ
Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:47 pm

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