Technical tips, detailed instructions, step by step photos, how-to's etc for the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
A Question of Torque
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Our Gee »
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:50 pm
Just back from Machine Mart where I have purchased a small Socket Set. On the package the description states Flat Drive Allows up to 30% more Torque...
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Last post by Our Gee
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:19 am
Fork seal
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matgriff »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:46 pm
Noticed that the right hand side fork seal on my 2005 RT is leaking fluid out from the seal, its running down the fork leg. I've bought a full...
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Last post by matgriff
Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:17 pm
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Last post by davef1uk
Thu May 30, 2019 7:58 am
R1200RTW Fork Seal Replacement
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clashmin »
Wed May 29, 2019 4:57 pm
I recently purchased a high mile (96,000 mile) R1200RTW 2014. I need to replace one fork seal and am looking to see if anyone has some experience...
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Last post by gary45
Wed May 29, 2019 9:54 pm
Oil Level in the Viewing Window
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horand »
Mon May 27, 2019 6:42 pm
Hi
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Last post by LAF
Wed May 29, 2019 8:02 pm
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Last post by David.
Wed May 29, 2019 9:24 am
Bare nipple. . .
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Kunkies »
Wed May 22, 2019 11:07 am
. . . thought that might get your attention.
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Last post by Kunkies
Sat May 25, 2019 1:10 pm
Tired suspension?
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milleplod »
Sun May 12, 2019 9:54 am
I've just had the rear Showa unit from my '06 RT refurbed by a guy over on UKGSer - full stripdown, new seals, new higher-grade oil and a new...
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Last post by milleplod
Wed May 15, 2019 3:27 pm
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Last post by percy
Thu May 02, 2019 7:57 am
Service reminder
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kioolt »
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:23 am
Is there a way to display the next service date or mileage without a dealer tool or GS911?
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Last post by buzz
Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:38 am
Opinion on oil filter
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kioolt »
Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:32 am
I found the following oil filter cross reference site . Footnote 7 at the bottom of the page suggests that I should use the longest filter of...
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Last post by David.
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:33 pm
BMW Service Manual Designation
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masegraves »
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:16 pm
I purchased a copy of the CD for BMW Service for R1200RT. I find it excellent and very helpful. I'm a little confused by what seems to be repetition...
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Last post by masegraves
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:16 pm
TIMING CHAIN TENTSIONERS ON WEATHEAD
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Goran »
Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:22 am
Can someone tell me are these different or same tensioners (left and right)??
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Last post by Boxflyer
Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:22 am
Rubber Boot on Swingarm/Final Drive
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JC-RT »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:28 pm
Back in October I greased the final drive splines on the final drive on my 2015 RT. Test rode then and realized that the rubber boot was not...
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Last post by JC-RT
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:42 am
2012 Parking light r&r
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arkmark »
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:20 pm
trying to figure out the easiest way to get to the parking lights on my 2012. I've found people saying you get access through removing the...
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Last post by storminnorman
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:42 pm
Where to buy touch up paint
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Bobf »
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:15 pm
I'm having a hard time to find touch up paint for my bike. (Stone chip repair)
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Last post by guest5886
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:29 am
oil brand
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tomsrt »
Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:27 am
I've read the subject on oil, my question is what brand, Valvoline?, Castrol?, Penzoil?, Shell rotella t6 on the label I read heavy duty diesel...
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Last post by rglassma
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:20 pm
Slight Handlebar rust - G650GS
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Brian729 »
Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:55 am
Not a G650GS forum, but knowledgeable and helpful people nonetheless. I have some very slight surface rust on the handlebar of my G650GS. Any...
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Last post by simbo
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:19 am
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Last post by chrismckay
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:26 am
Body panel screws
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gogs01 »
Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:47 pm
When I removed the body panels on my 2017MY RT LE for a deep clean, I realised that there are a lot (48 ?) of similar, but not the same, M5 Torx...
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Last post by heathy65
Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:11 am
Synthetic brake fluid ?
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zxbob »
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:18 am
I stopped by the parts store to pick up brake fluid for my 6K service. They have DOT4 in both synthetic and regular ?
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Last post by JC-RT
Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:02 am
2018 Final Drive oil specs
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kioolt »
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:13 pm
I've scanned through the owner's manual and I can't find out what the specs are for the final drive oil. If it's in the owner's manual could...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:55 am
Screen wind deflectors.
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milleplod »
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:00 am
My '06 RT is in the garage, stripped down after I've fitted new suspension and a new engine front cover. I'm now fettling lots of otherwise hidden...
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Last post by milleplod
Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:03 am
6000 mile service deal
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BeeJay »
Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:22 pm
Hi there, just back from having the ol' bike (2018) serviced. Chester Motorrad are (were this morning) doing a deal on servicing. Normal service is...
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Last post by austin1964
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:54 am
2012 TC RT - Brake Fluid Costs
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David. »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:40 am
The front & rear brake fluid on my 2012 TC will require changing this year 2017, (due after year one then every two years.)
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:34 am
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