Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
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by
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,
After experiencing clutch wear issues late this riding season, I have decided to replace the clutch on my own in an attempt to...
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Last post by Corker203
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:28 pm
Finally happened “fuel gauge “
Replies: 14
by
Tom 2 »
Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:57 am
Hi all
Last night set out to do a two hour journey with a fuel gauge saying 90 miles left in the tank.
10 miles into it and the bike just died,...
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Last post by vesper1957
Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:10 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Nov 29, 2022 4:58 pm
2011 Camhead - clunky gear changes
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by
Marvin2Shoes »
Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:31 am
2011 camhead - dry clutch.
Gear change from N to 1st, 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are clunky . The bike doesn't creep when revved in gear with clutch...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:25 pm
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Last post by Dochatley
Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:41 pm
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Last post by Wierpig
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:27 pm
Winter Maintenance
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by
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.
As a result I take the time to do some...
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Last post by sakm
Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:12 pm
Service question
Replies: 4
by
Dreadnought »
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:44 am
Morning all,
Total noob question, what are the service intervals for a 2018 R1200RT? The bike has done 13k and was serviced 12 months ago, but only...
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Last post by Dreadnought
Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:20 am
Air filter
Replies: 10
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
Keyless dash warning
Replies: 5
by
Steve398 »
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:53 pm
A couple of days ago I went out and turned the ignition on via a keyless fob and noticed that there was a dash warning icon showing a key with a half...
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Last post by Steve398
Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:52 pm
2018 1200 RT mirror case replacement
Replies: 2
by
bmwone »
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:52 pm
Had a mild tip over on my 18 RT and scarred up the right side mirror housing. I assume that I can replace the housing only, but looking at the parts...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:28 pm
Fuel strip fault
Replies: 7
by
Doctor T »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 5:05 pm
After nearly a year my fuel strip has given up. A zap worked when i first got the bike but now nothing. Going through the service history i found...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:05 pm
Drive shaft Service
Replies: 3
by
LC cool »
Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:54 pm
I cant believe the number of people getting this wrong i just called my dealer and even they don't know, Molub-Alloy Paste TA is for lubricating the...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:19 am
SOS warning light came on ?
Replies: 2
by
Panman40 »
Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:42 pm
So out today for a wee ride on the 1250 and warning light came on for the SOS, didn’t touch the button obviously, carried on a few miles then...
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Last post by Panman40
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:25 pm
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Last post by Panman40
Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:43 pm
Bucket Clip on headlamp Bulb
Replies: 2
by
georgiarcoach »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:05 pm
Almost embarrassed to post this, but I am having one helluva time with one side of a bucket clip on the low beam or center bulb on my '18 RT. ...
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Last post by 7vwh
Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:56 am
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Last post by Panman40
Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:49 am
Temperature Sensor Connection
by
drwalker57 »
Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:18 am
I am reassembling the right top end after a piston & head replacement and cannot reconnect the temperature sensors wire.
Completely baffled… all the...
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Last post by drwalker57
Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:18 am
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Last post by luishcorreia
Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:13 pm
Removing mirror r1200RT 2010
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by
lamericp »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:19 pm
I am trying to take the mirror glass off according the haynes manual. I don't seem to get the set screw loose or my TORX screwdriver is not set into...
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Last post by David.
Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:28 pm
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