Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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 David.
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:12 am
2015 R1200RT BRAKES BLLEDING
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by
itdoesntmatter »
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:48 pm
Hi everyone!
I'm new to this forum and in need of Help! :o Earlier today, I decided to do the brakes maintenance on the RT. I had the speed...
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Last post by rbarker
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:25 pm
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Last post by Our Gee
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:13 am
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
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:09 pm
Starting Issue
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by
MikeS »
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:48 pm
My R1250RT has developed a starting issue, going to book it in to be looked at but before I do would welcome any collective wisdom.
Turning on with...
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Last post by MikeS
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:52 am
2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
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by
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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by
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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by
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
Bike sometimes not starting
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by
Douglas »
Mon Dec 13, 2021 4:49 pm
Hi all, Dunno if anyone has experienced this problem. About 3 weeks ago I went for a long ride and on returning home I stopped the bike for a moment,...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:51 am
Front Headlight Bulb Removal
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Douglas »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:56 am
Hi All, Got a warning light on my (2019) RT1250 dash panel yesterday, which turned out to be the front headlight bulb that had gone to heaven. Is it...
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Last post by jclaudej
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:56 am
Software update ?
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by
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
New bike starting woes
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by
pshorter »
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:06 pm
Hi all
I am looking for some experienced owners to give me a hand. I brought a second hand 2005, 26k miles, R1200ST, the bike isn't very common but...
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Last post by David.
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:09 am
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Last post by David.
Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:55 pm
2013 RT front end re-assembly
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by
r12newb »
Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:21 pm
Hi all,
Bought a 2013 RT project projectRT (2).jpg
Stripped it down, took lots of pics etc. The re-assembly is going good however before I...
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Last post by r12newb
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:54 pm
Engine Paint
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by
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
Saddle bag / Sidecase Lock
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by
CrouseKa »
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:35 pm
Has anybody had an issue with the saddlebag lock. My left saddlebag won't unlatch when the saddlebag is seated on the bike, but works fine when it is...
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Last post by CrouseKa
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:25 pm
Torque Wrench
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by
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?
Mechanical click...
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:38 pm
Gearbox Oil Twincam RT
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by
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
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Last post by exportman
Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:40 pm
Motoscan
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by
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
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:52 pm
2007rt fork oil replacement
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by
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.
Questions i have are.
1. What is the standard fork oil weight?
2....
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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:20 pm
Swapping ZFE and other woes
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by
Nick Evans »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:40 pm
I have long had an issue with my bike, where the parking lights do not go off ever. It is an issue with the ZFE, the relevant pin is permanently...
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Last post by Nick Evans
Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:00 pm
Battery charging advice for AGM batteries
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by
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
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
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