Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Fork Seals
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by
rickmeister »
Thu Aug 29, 2024 4:04 am
2015 R1200RT. Just had y fork seals replaced. They were both weeping, and my mechanic suggested I should get them replaced. So, after they were...
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Last post by rickmeister
Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:54 am
Is my final drive going bad?
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by
StatiK »
Wed Aug 21, 2024 12:34 am
I picked up my 2007 R1200RT a month ago with about 31k miles on it. When buying it I checked out the final drive but turning the rear wheel slowly in...
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Last post by Fourbears
Sun Aug 25, 2024 11:03 pm
Starting in 1st
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by
slparry »
Mon Aug 19, 2024 3:37 pm
Can someone do a sanity check for me as I'm sure my R12RT LC used to start in first with the clutch pulled in, it's now only starting if I put it...
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Last post by 7vwh
Wed Aug 21, 2024 12:46 pm
Yearly Searvice
Replies: 8
by
EasyRider »
Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:37 am
So my bike is booked in for it yearly service on the 11th Septmeber.
Yesterday i thought i had a problem as the service light came on when i turned...
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Last post by Minty
Sun Aug 18, 2024 3:37 pm
Electronic screen missing bolt on R1250RT
Replies: 4
by
iahmed »
Fri Aug 16, 2024 9:24 pm
Hi everyone hope someone can help. I removed the OEM screen and noticed a bolt missing from the electric screen assembly that pushes the screen up...
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Last post by Minty
Sun Aug 18, 2024 3:24 pm
2014 RTP K26 Clutch
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by
pathan2 »
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:22 am
Hello everyone:
This is my first post/ request. Most of the time, I was able to find answer easily from discussions in here. So here is my issue:
I...
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Last post by pathan2
Wed Aug 14, 2024 1:51 am
Battery Life
Replies: 25
by
EasyRider »
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:23 am
So the ones of you who have had your RT for some years, can you tell us new owners how long your battery last.
The last owner of my RT had a new...
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Last post by David.
Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:33 am
Oil Smell
Replies: 7
by
paulmarler »
Fri Aug 09, 2024 1:05 pm
as a new to me owner and first BMW R1200RT i wanted to follow up on service of the bike. i started by checking changing the oil. when drained i could...
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Last post by paulmarler
Mon Aug 12, 2024 1:17 pm
Muffler clamp question
Replies: 3
by
StatiK »
Tue Aug 06, 2024 2:35 am
I can't quite tell without removing it, is the muffler clamp simply a clamp or does it retain bands on the muffler and the intermediate pipe to hold...
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Last post by StatiK
Tue Aug 06, 2024 12:56 pm
Stalled on highway
Replies: 6
by
staller »
Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:49 am
Hello Everyone,
I bought used 2005 R1200RT on the 20th of June.
Mileage was 53.000 km. The seller told me the motorcycle was serviced a week ago...
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Last post by staller
Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:17 pm
No anti-drain back valve !
Replies: 9
by
Shuswaper »
Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:14 pm
Ya gotta be kidding me...after doing much research on oil filters for my '23 RT, I purchased 2 Mahle OC 619s, OEM quality made in Austria oil filters...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:36 pm
ESA - Changing Default Mode?
Replies: 6
by
Capt Sisko »
Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:08 am
Hi All,
When I start my '18 R1250RT the ESA defaults to 'Dynamic' mode, but for general riding I prefer the 'Road' mode. This means every ride I...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sun Jul 28, 2024 7:43 pm
Cam/valve service tools in FL to borrow?
Replies: 2
by
mrt1364 »
Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:15 pm
Is anyone in central Florida (east) that has any of the tools needed for cam alignment/ adjust/ valve service?
I would love to borrow or rent them...
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Last post by Boxflyer
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:16 pm
Acts like a dead battery but isn't
Replies: 6
by
eightballbum »
Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:48 pm
I have a 2019 R1250RT with 19k miles. Several riding times now, after a brief stop, the bike acts like the the battery is dead. Replaced last October...
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Last post by Hydrashok158
Fri Jul 19, 2024 2:54 pm
Clutch and brake fluid change ?
Replies: 7
by
Panman40 »
Sat Jun 29, 2024 7:56 am
Apologies if I’ve asked this before but… does the clutch fluid on a 1250rt need to be changed as I don’t see it in the maintenance schedule ?.
Also...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:43 am
What happened? Wouldn’t start
Replies: 4
by
Pietro Rosso »
Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:37 am
Hi
Can I have some advice please?
R1250RT 2021 on a trip this morning. Had to stop after an hour of fast A roads and then it wouldn’t start. Barely...
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Last post by Pietro Rosso
Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:07 am
Head cover bolt for 2015 LC
Replies: 2
by
Arends »
Sat Jul 13, 2024 5:35 pm
Would you have by any chance part numbers for R1200RT 2015 (LC):
Head cover bolt
Head cover bolt rubber gasket
Head cover bolt washer
I found that...
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Last post by Arends
Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:47 pm
Service Time
Replies: 29
by
EasyRider »
Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:35 am
So i have just book the yearly service for Artie.
It booked in for 11th September at Cotsworlds BMW.
The price i have been given is over £450...
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Last post by David.
Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:53 am
Drive shaft
by
Niceonetidy »
Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:16 am
Hello,
I trot service my drive shaft and found the shaft was coming out diagonally and would not come out? I don’t have a bike lift, so the drive...
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Last post by Niceonetidy
Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:16 am
Brake Lever Position Wheel
by
RPGR90s »
Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:59 pm
I have a new 2024 RT with the stock levers (non 719). I like to set the brake lever wheel to #4 and while riding, notice the lever changing in...
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Last post by RPGR90s
Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:59 pm
Screen fault on 05 rt
Replies: 4
by
adewhitmarsh »
Fri May 11, 2018 11:33 am
I have a problem with the screen not going all the way up,will go down ok.Is it a faulty switch ??
4 Replies
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Last post by Giancarlo
Sun Jul 07, 2024 1:52 am
What am I??
Replies: 2
by
Robin101 »
Sat Jul 06, 2024 12:25 pm
Bought a 2014 RT1200 a few months back.just getting in to service it. Taken right panels off to change air filter and at the front I have a...
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Last post by Robin101
Sat Jul 06, 2024 1:11 pm
Red battery warning light
Replies: 4
by
W8NONU »
Sun Jun 02, 2024 2:57 pm
Very confused. I checked battery voltage at rest, under load and charging system output. All check out ok. Bike starts and runs fine, but I noticed...
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Last post by W8NONU
Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:14 am
2007 R1200RT alternator belt question
Replies: 3
by
farokh »
Sun Jun 23, 2024 4:20 pm
Howdy everyone.
I've got an 2007 R1200RT (date on the plate says 0507) and I'm confused about the alternator belt.
Supposedly, a Contitech 4PK582...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:08 pm
Intermittent TPMS
Replies: 19
by
Stu »
Sun May 26, 2024 11:49 am
Just recently I have noticed that the rear TPMS is not registering a pressure
I don't get a low pressure warning just no reading
Is this a sign of...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Jun 23, 2024 10:35 pm
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