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workshop manual

Last post by JustmeandtheRT « Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:25 pm
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by EasyRider » Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:23 pm

Anyone got a PDF copy of a workshop manual.
The one thing that lets my RT down are some scratches on the glass part of the clocks.
Now i have just...

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Last post by JustmeandtheRT
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:25 pm
Rear Tyre

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:16 pm
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by EasyRider » Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:40 pm

I know the RT uses a 180/55/17 on it 5.5 rim.
Now i have fitted a 190/50/17 to a 5.5 rim before and never had any problems.
I have a brand new 190...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:16 pm
Front ABS brakes

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:14 pm
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by EasyRider » Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:11 pm

How hard is it to bleed the front ABS brakes on my 2019 R1250RT.
I am looking to fit a front master to ABS pump line from a R1250GS as its a bit...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:14 pm
Soft front brake lever after JUST changing brake pads (didnt bleed the brakes)

Last post by Mate021 « Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:21 pm
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by Mate021 » Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:45 pm
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Hey everyone. I found myself in a bit of a mess after changing the front brake pads. Is there anyone with experience than can point me to a right...
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Last post by Mate021
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:21 pm
Need troubleshooting help for 09 r1200rt

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:56 pm
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by LovemyKbike » Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:30 pm

Need help troubleshooting my 09 1200rt. I have very little power while in all gears. The longer I ride, the more the ability to move forward,...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:56 pm
Rear foot pegs

Last post by JustmeandtheRT « Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:53 am

by JustmeandtheRT » Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:53 am

:( :( :( took my peg board panel piece off to meas around with some rattle cans looked cool for a while i got lots of compliments about the blue n...

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Last post by JustmeandtheRT
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:53 am
Rear Foot Rests

Last post by Dave Pitkethly « Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:51 pm
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by EasyRider » Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:05 am

Has anyone else found the pins that hold the rear pegs seized inside the foot peg.
I had to remove both rear hangers, tape up the rubber part of the...

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Last post by Dave Pitkethly
Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:51 pm
Fork service

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:49 pm
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by Batfastard » Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:30 pm

First of all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Decided to give the fork a bit of an overhaul as it was the only job I didn't do when I got...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:49 pm
F***ing Pothole!!

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:34 pm
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by Lynxfixer » Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:54 pm

Hi Guys,
Hit a bloody pothole the other day. Resulted in the damage in the picture. Is this fixable, or am I going to have to fork out for a new...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:34 pm
OptiMate 4

Last post by CaseyK « Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:48 pm
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by EasyRider » Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:34 am

Does anyone use the OptiMate 4 for BMW charger.

Link

Are they any better than the old type OptiMate chargers.

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Last post by CaseyK
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:48 pm
Driveshaft inspection

Last post by CaseyK « Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:43 pm
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by Doctor T » Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:22 pm

Driveshaft Video by the BMW guy

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Last post by CaseyK
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:43 pm
Emissions warning

Last post by EasyRider « Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:15 pm
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by EasyRider » Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:15 am

So i have jusy been out to the garage to try the sat nav on the bike.
I started the bike up and the Emissions warning light was on ( orange engine)....

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Last post by EasyRider
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:15 pm
Home Servicing

Last post by EasyRider « Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:09 am
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by EasyRider » Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:00 am

Ok, I'm starting to think more about the RT and it's servicing.
I have a fully kitted out workshop for just our motorcycles.
I have done all our own...

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Last post by EasyRider
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:09 am
Desperately need a hand with gs911 Denver Colorado

Last post by JustmeandtheRT « Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:37 pm

by JustmeandtheRT » Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:37 pm

I have an issue with my baby i can’t afford my own gs911 but i do have snap on solus edge if it were fully updated i could link up to my 05 rt but...

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Last post by JustmeandtheRT
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:37 pm
Did fuel module bypass now i have an issue 05 R12RT

Last post by JustmeandtheRT « Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:19 pm

by JustmeandtheRT » Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:19 pm

:( :o so it’s been fairly non stop with the issues lately since the alternator took a trip south (shit out)
Long story short after some services i go...

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Last post by JustmeandtheRT
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:19 pm
Alloy forks pitting - how to get them looking good!

Last post by SimonD « Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:39 am
Replies: 4
by Meteora _1257 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:21 am

Hi folks,

I have a 2010 RT and the alloy laquer on the forks (not the chrome bit at the top) hasn’t faired too well with road salt, stone chips etc....

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Last post by SimonD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:39 am
Body panel screws

Last post by Boxflyer « Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:41 pm
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by 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 Boxflyer
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:41 pm
Replacing clutch line on 2009 R1200RTP

Last post by sborzea « Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:33 am
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by sborzea » Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:56 pm

Clutch line had been leaking for a few weeks until it finally started spraying then the clutch entirely failed. Oops. How hard is it to replace the...

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Last post by sborzea
Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:33 am
R1200 Driveshaft FAILURE

Last post by EasyRider « Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Replies: 8
by Doctor T » Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:48 pm

R1200 Driveshaft FAILURE. How to fix your driveshaft

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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Torx Screw Size

Last post by RC1200 « Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:51 pm
Replies: 3
by RC1200 » Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:32 pm

Hi folks. 2015 R1200RT. Can anyone out there tell me the torx screw size that holds the black plastic strip cover for the coil wires, on the...

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Last post by RC1200
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:51 pm
ESA Problem

Last post by CaseyK « Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:24 am
Replies: 12
by ROYR » Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:13 pm

Strange problem with ESA, 2005 model k26 , supposedly this year shouldnt have ESA, just manual rear shock. Well mine has electronic shock which when...

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Last post by CaseyK
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:24 am
key not turning

Last post by Doctor T « Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:50 pm
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by Paxton6754 » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:52 pm

My BMW R1200RT is having problems with the ignition. I am having trouble turning the key. I washed the key to remove any dirt but it made no...

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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:50 pm
Intermittent ignition and start issue

Last post by CaseyK « Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:56 pm
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by resipsa121 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:31 pm

Ok all

2020 R1250RT with 11,000 miles on the clock. Just out of warranty.

When I hit the ignition button it seldom comes to life and needs to be...

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Last post by CaseyK
Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:56 pm
Air filter 07RT

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:50 pm
Replies: 4
by Doctor T » Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:25 pm

On most of my bikes, ive changed the stock air filter to a K&N type. Ive never noticed any performance increase but i know you can clean and reuse...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:50 pm
What should I check myself

Last post by EasyRider « Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:57 am

by EasyRider » Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:57 am

So you all know i'm new to owning the R1250RT, so i still learning.
Now BMW have serviced my RT every year on time.
What i would like to know is, is...

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Last post by EasyRider
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:57 am

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