Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Headlight
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N3zat »
Fri Apr 02, 2021 8:10 pm
low beam went out I replaced bulb but still not working
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Last post by N3zat
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:36 pm
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Last post by Nick Evans
Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:22 am
Starting problem
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Mark Prett »
Tue Mar 23, 2021 6:47 pm
Hi everyone,This is my first post here.
I have a 2011 (51 plate) Ex-Police R1200RT that I use to commute.It has developed a problem starting when the...
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Last post by Mark Prett
Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:05 pm
Broken exhaust valve
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drwalker57 »
Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:33 am
2007 R1200RTP seized last fall, finally had time to dig in. Discovered a broken exhaust valve on right side.
I’ve watched several videos on how to do...
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Last post by David.
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:57 am
Indicators
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Sharkfighter »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:09 am
I went out yesterday to do some blood bike stuff and discovered that when I indicated left the indicator wouldn't come on. It works right and on...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:13 am
Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
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Our Gee »
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:28 pm
Advice needed please. Is a Brake Fluid Change within the scope of a competant home mechanic or is there weird procedures to be followed. Although my...
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Last post by David.
Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:20 pm
Spare key
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rickmeister »
Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:46 am
Fellow RT owners...has anybody out there in cyberville ever used the plastic spare key to start their bike? From what I've read you need to pull part...
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Last post by burridge01
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:24 pm
Cam service.
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Dartman340ta »
Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:13 pm
Well I thought it was going to be a+pain in back side. But I bought the tools needed to do the service. While at the dealer I ask how...
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Last post by Boxflyer
Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:35 pm
Sorry, it's another Oil Thread !!
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Our Gee »
Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:48 am
Just been idling time looking at the multitude of Oils available for the RT and a name turned up which I hadn't come across before. Westway...
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 15, 2021 2:46 pm
2011 R12RT - Fuel level?
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BruceInMass »
Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:32 pm
I topped off my tank on the way home last night and filled it maybe a little too much. I woke up this morning to a gasoline smell in the house and a...
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Last post by PeterL
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:38 pm
PARTIAL display fault
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PeterL »
Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:50 pm
A bit of background- I've been riding and wrenching since the mid 60's. Retired engineer. W-A-Y too parsimonious (ie: cheap) to pay someone for what...
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Last post by David.
Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:04 pm
Looking to get started
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Mr Gone »
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:54 pm
I have been riding a 2013 Yamaha FJR1300. It is a great bike. But I’ve. Been thinking BMW RT for years. Seriously looking at...
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Last post by PeteM
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:27 am
Trouble getting into 1st gear
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dseely830 »
Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:57 pm
I am new to the forum. Just purchased a 2008 1200RT with 28K mile on it. Was always a Triumph rider but love this bike so much more and am really...
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Last post by dseely830
Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:11 pm
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Last post by Old-Git
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:39 pm
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Last post by tsmith154
Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:23 pm
What is this?
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hunnymonster »
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:21 pm
I guys, new to the forum. Just noticed this plug near the headstock. Does anybody know what it should be plugged into? I can't work it out!
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Last post by hunnymonster
Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:55 pm
R1250RT 2020 key fob battery change
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by
eral »
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:14 am
Hi,
Just got my new bike today and I am reading the manual (some people do). I cannot figure out how to open the key fob to change the battery. The...
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Last post by RTs4me
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:53 pm
Hex ezCAN installation problem
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Erable »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:34 pm
Just wanting to ask the group whether there's a history of ezCAN problems. Basically:
1. I ordered and installed an ezCAN Gen I. It took...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:01 am
what is this from
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exportman »
Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:06 pm
Hi
Did my first service today ( until now its been with the BMW Stealer) but I found this loose under the riders seat I think it a breather...
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Last post by exportman
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:14 pm
Possible fluid leak on 2015 RT
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Roymundo »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:29 am
I am servicing and an annual clean of my 2015 R1200RT LC with 30k total miles recorded. Whilst cleaning I noticed a black cruddy mess at the engine...
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Last post by David.
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:25 pm
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Last post by Levisp
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:20 pm
2012 Twin Cam - Service Costs
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David. »
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:03 pm
My 2012 TC will be due an annual service soon, having spoken to a local BMW dealer, they have offered to do an engine oil & filter change, plus final...
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Last post by Sullivj
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:16 am
Twin Cam RT "Twist Protection" ?
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Our Gee »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:57 pm
Further to my post regarding the removal of the Spark Plug covers, which I have now accomplished (thanks David for the info and video), when I...
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Last post by David.
Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:50 am
Most basic task, but help !!
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Our Gee »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:28 am
Hello all,
Just about to start a valve clearance check on my 2011 Twincam and I'm struggling to remove the Primary Spark Plug black plastic covers. I...
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:12 am
Spurious SOS warning
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Talisker »
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:24 pm
During my last 2 rides the SOS warning has appeared on the dash and disappeared again within a minute or so. On both occasions I was riding and...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:19 pm
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