Technical tips, detailed instructions, step by step photos, how-to's etc for the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
wheel bearings
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Doctor T »
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:04 pm
Just had a call from BMW to tell me that my front wheel bearings feel gritty. I know this as it was noted on the last service before i bought the...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:04 pm
2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
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SD1 »
Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:20 pm
I thought I would start a separate thread on the clutch replacement. Fortunately for me, there have been other brave souls who have conquered this...
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Last post by bicyclenut
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:24 am
09' R1200RT Clutch bleeding DIY
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SD1 »
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:03 pm
Hi all, I searched around for a DIY clutch bleeding thread and so far haven't found anything that gives a step by step. I have a retired Police bike...
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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:37 pm
BMW Motorrad Battery Charger Query
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tasmanuk »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:35 am
Hello. I recently purchased the official BMW battery charger to use with my 2022 R1250RT. I plugged it into the socket and it charged the battery...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:13 pm
Software update ?
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Panman40 »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:53 am
I’ve had an intermittent problem as you know since owning my 2019 R1250RT (analogue) where taking a sharp left or right bend in conjunction with a...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:22 pm
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Last post by David.
Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:55 pm
Dealing with corrosion!
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sakm »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:58 pm
While the bike was on the ramp I noticed that the left throttle body was pretty badly corroded in a couple of places
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:19 pm
Engine Paint
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Our Gee »
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:55 am
One of my winter maintenance jobs is to tidy up the lower Crankcase areas where Road Muck and Stone Chips has degraded the finish. Appreciate it if...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:23 pm
2015 R1200RT BRAKES BLLEDING
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by
itdoesntmatter »
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:48 pm
Hi everyone!
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Last post by sakm
Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:03 pm
Torque Wrench
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CapnJohn »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:51 am
For those doing their own maintenance, does anyone have a recommendation on a make/model for a torque wrench? Digital or mechanical?
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:38 pm
Gearbox Oil Twincam RT
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Our Gee »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:58 am
As of my last service I now only use my dealer for what I would describe as Selective Task Servicing . In other words I carry out the more simple...
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Last post by sakm
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:15 pm
Motoscan
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John O »
Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:04 pm
What functions are available for a rt1200 2011 on the motoscan app
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Last post by sakm
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:11 pm
2007rt fork oil replacement
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Doctor T »
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:10 pm
Hi, chaps. Whilst the weather is +1c i thought i would change the oil in my forks.
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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:20 pm
Battery charging advice for AGM batteries
Replies: 10
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Steve398 »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:17 am
I’ve always been a ‘stick it on charge full time’ maintenance routine for my bikes, but following advice from a friend (thanks Panman) I did a search...
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Last post by sakm
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:10 pm
Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
Replies: 17
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David. »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:51 pm
There has been some discussion in the Winter Maintenance thread about gear linkage lubrication. Found a thread on R1200GS.INFO which suggests that...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:28 pm
Winter Maintenance List
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by
mbro »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:35 pm
The riding season is by no means over, but I have some maintenance to do this winter, so this is what my list looks like. I'm interested in whatever...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:44 pm
Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT
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by
Corker203 »
Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:13 pm
Greetings Everyone,
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Last post by Corker203
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:28 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Nov 29, 2022 4:58 pm
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Last post by Dochatley
Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:41 pm
Winter Maintenance
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sakm »
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:34 pm
Now that the weather has started to turn here in the UK I tend to put the bike away for the majority of it.
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Last post by sakm
Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:12 pm
Service question
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by
Dreadnought »
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:44 am
Morning all,
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Last post by Dreadnought
Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:20 am
Air filter
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by
Catfunt »
Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:26 pm
Hi all, I thought some of you may be interested in seeing my air filter as changed yesterday. The BMW original lasted 8500 miles and this one - a...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:47 pm
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Last post by guillyt
Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:20 am
Final Drive Boot Assembly
Replies: 11
by
Our Gee »
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:01 pm
Does anyone know what type of Sealant is used by BMW during assembly of the Rubber Boot which goes between the Final Drive and the Swing Arm. It's...
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Last post by sakm
Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:12 pm
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Last post by CH47AV8R
Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:17 pm
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