Technical tips, detailed instructions, step by step photos, how-to's etc for the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Greasing Splines
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RhodesRash »
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:12 pm
Hi to all my fellow bike enthusiasts!
I’m a relative ‘newbie’ on this site, joining in the Fall of last year.
I have a constant stream of...
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Last post by rglassma
Sun May 27, 2018 3:26 pm
Front wheelings R1200RT LC
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yellowjacket »
Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:39 pm
I have a 2014 R1200RT LC with 28,000 miles. I am changing my front tire again and wonder should I change front bearings and seals. I have had HD's in...
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Last post by rglassma
Sun May 27, 2018 3:16 pm
Rear Brakes ??
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Blueboy »
Mon May 21, 2018 2:11 pm
Hello Trying to find some rear brakes for my 2016 R1200RT in Canada is like searching for air on mars. Are they really sold out...
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Last post by Blueboy
Mon May 21, 2018 9:39 pm
Front brake callipers
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Dengra3 »
Mon May 07, 2018 8:22 am
My bike recently failed its MOT as the front brake stuck on during the rolling road test, this loosened off when the bike was moved but I had not...
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Last post by Dengra3
Fri May 18, 2018 2:56 pm
Engine Oil Filter Correct Fitting
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Our Gee »
Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:59 pm
Firstly, I have never had a problem with changing the Oil Filter. However, as my present Filter was difficult to remove I have paid a bit more...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed May 02, 2018 10:27 pm
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Last post by temesvar
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:03 pm
Cam Timing and Valve check
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LAF »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:08 pm
Big shout of thanks to gr8ridn for explaining the tools to do the timing on a WetHead! And I would have never known my timing was off or what...
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Last post by LAF
Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:30 am
Gear shift Pro problems?
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Lynxfixer »
Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:53 am
I bought my 2014 a couple of months ago and have only just found out its got Gear Shft Pro fitted. Thing is, I'm not sure it's working. It wont let...
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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:00 pm
Footrest Stopper
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David. »
Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:34 pm
While maintaining & cleaning the bike today, noticed that the LHS rider footrest stopper was missing.
They cost £5.10 each plus £3.00 p&p from...
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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:17 am
Final Drive Oil for RTW
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Bonwit »
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:48 am
Can some one tell the specification for final drive oil for the RTW? Is it the same oil as the older CamHead final drives used? I used Land Rover LRN...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:53 am
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Last post by florianbo
Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:36 pm
Rear Diff. Thrust Bearing
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David. »
Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:58 pm
Had my 2012 TC serviced today, the BMW dealer has highlighted one advisory, Slight play in rear diff. thrust bearing .
I'm not too sure what they...
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Last post by Maz12
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:06 pm
Removing fairing/dash
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blastfurnace »
Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:40 pm
I'm looking for info/resources on how to remove the fairing and dash for a 2013 R1200rt so I can install HID light in the comfort of my home instead...
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Last post by temesvar
Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:53 pm
Torque
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Mac600 »
Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:23 pm
Does anyone have the torque settings for a 2012 R1200RT other than the front and rear wheels?
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Last post by Mac600
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:22 am
FI Controllers?
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Zapata »
Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:25 pm
Hello Team:
Has anyone try the EJK (Electronic Jet Kit) from Dobeck Performance?
My 2012RT came already with the K&N filter and I just...
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Last post by Zapata
Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:25 pm
Instrument add-ons
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Rhegness »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:38 pm
Good Morning,
I picked up 2005 RT in great condition a few months ago and am seriously considering adding an oil pressure gauge and voltmeter...
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Last post by Rhegness
Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:25 pm
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:25 am
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Last post by David.
Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:52 pm
Front and rear suspension
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nibiker »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:52 pm
Front and rear suspension where do I begin to know and understand that it's working as it should be on my 2005r1200rt? Has anyone had their...
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Last post by temesvar
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:17 pm
Rear wheel hub
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nibiker »
Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:27 pm
hi, I've noticed oil leaking from rear driveshaft hub on my 05 rt, has anyone replaced the oil seal?
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Last post by nibiker
Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:42 pm
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Last post by wethead
Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:58 am
New bike maintenance
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Blueboy »
Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:02 pm
Does anyone out there plan to do some of their own maintenance on a new bike? My 20,000km maintenance check on my r1200rtlc is about 1000$ according...
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Last post by Blueboy
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:57 am
Oil Top Up - which oil?
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by guest5111 » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:20 am
I've had the bike since November and been monitoring the oil level. It's dropped a little, and I want to top it up. I'd appreciate some advice about...
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Last post by LAF
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:00 am
Anyone Using BMW's fuel additive?
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Bonwit »
Mon May 15, 2017 4:29 pm
Anyone using BMW’s “Fuel System Cleaner Plus”? Talking to the dealer’s service manager the other day, he told me that BMW wants a dose added as part...
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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:22 am
Rust of disk rotor?
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Zapata »
Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:15 pm
Hello Team:
Went out of town this weekend to visit a friend and had to leave the bike park on the outside just with a cover that only protects the...
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Last post by Zapata
Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:47 pm
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