Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Clutch biting point changes
Replies: 9
by
audibob2 »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:22 pm
When I start my 12000 mile 2015 r1200rt from cold, the clutch bites as soon as I move the lever outwards. This has always been the case over the...
9 Replies
2541 Views
Last post by Stu
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:26 pm
2011 R1200Rt No Start, No Crank
Replies: 4
by
JustinWI »
Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:55 pm
Hi All,
My 2011 r1200rt is currently not starting or cranking. Battery is 1 year old, currently 12.7 volts. Just replaced start/kill switch as I...
4 Replies
790 Views
Last post by JustinWI
Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:33 pm
Dirty bike…
Replies: 12
by
Panman40 »
Tue May 02, 2023 4:52 pm
Ok so we had a quick ride yesterday on the 1250, nice and clean when we left and pretty filthy on return :shock: , went through a couple of clean...
12 Replies
2468 Views
Last post by Steve398
Sun Jul 16, 2023 11:42 am
Re: RT 1200LC Motor - Life Span
Replies: 3
by
Kim_Y »
Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:57 pm
Hello,
My friend wants to purchase a 2015 RT with 50k miles for $9k. He's concerned about the mileage being 50k. How many miles is too many? And...
3 Replies
1369 Views
Last post by CapnJohn
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:42 am
1 Replies
582 Views
Last post by Randyjaco
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:01 am
0 Replies
474 Views
Last post by CapnJohn
Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:34 am
2 Replies
535 Views
Last post by Gregp72
Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:57 pm
R1250RT - check your screens
Replies: 6
by
beemerboy9 »
Sat May 20, 2023 9:51 pm
I was bemoaning my fate to a fellow owner of a '20 RT today and he has had the same problem.
I removed the screen for a belated clean and then...
6 Replies
1976 Views
Last post by Stu
Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:28 pm
5 Replies
1224 Views
Last post by audibob2
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:07 pm
Throttle grip sleeve ?
Replies: 1
by
Panman40 »
Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:31 am
I know the rt is fly by wire but my throttle is a little bit creaky, normally I’d just use a light spray grease or silicon spray between the throttle...
1 Replies
460 Views
Last post by jesim1
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:40 pm
Footpeg removal problem
Replies: 5
by
fallcitybob »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:50 am
Hi forum,
New to this forum, just acquired 2013 1200RT. I purchased lowered footpegs, and when attempting to remove the old ones, I found the main...
5 Replies
2056 Views
Last post by Capt Sisko
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:45 pm
1250 Caliper bolt torque
Replies: 3
by
Arek »
Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:32 am
Hi all.
I have a question regarding torque for front and rear calipers on the 2021 1250.
I search internet for answers, but they are kind of mixed....
3 Replies
4194 Views
Last post by Arek
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:51 am
driveshaft failure?
Replies: 19
by
chappers2a »
Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:25 pm
Last Saturday I was unfortunate enough to suffer a breakdown, or to be more precise my bike did! (2016 RT.) I have the extended warranty and after a...
19 Replies
5415 Views
Last post by Panman40
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:12 am
Repairing our bikes
Replies: 1
by
Cohiba54 »
Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:11 pm
Has anyone used this service?
R1200RT Service Repair Workshop Manuals
Per their web page
This is not a generic repair manual. This is the same...
1 Replies
1261 Views
Last post by Toaster
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:32 pm
Rear shock removal
Replies: 8
by
Panman40 »
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:38 am
Just wondering how big a job it is to remove an esa rear shock on an RT ?. I suppose all I'm looking to do is remove and grease up the bottom mount.
8 Replies
1635 Views
Last post by burridge01
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:23 am
Fork oil ?
Replies: 3
by
Panman40 »
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:42 am
Is there any maintenance needed of the forks of an RT ?, I mean they gave oil in them I guess ?.
3 Replies
1038 Views
Last post by SimonD
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:31 am
GS911 service light reset ?
Replies: 3
by
Panman40 »
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:44 am
I’m going to be on a short holiday just when the 12k mikes service indicator will come on, I intend doing all the basics before that time though. My...
3 Replies
968 Views
Last post by Panman40
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:27 pm
Thread Lock during Spline Lube
Replies: 3
by
Mac001 »
Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:21 am
A quick one I hope, I am about to do a Spline Service on a 2019 1250 RT and have watched a number of videos and searched for this but I am getting...
3 Replies
946 Views
Last post by Mac001
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:12 pm
Bloody updates!
Replies: 2
by
jesim1 »
Tue May 30, 2023 8:08 pm
Sorry for the moan in advance :evil:
My R1250RT went into Preston BMW today for it's 600 mile service - 1.5hrs I was told, 6 hrs later I was still...
2 Replies
798 Views
Last post by exportman
Wed May 31, 2023 6:00 pm
Engine Overheat?
Replies: 11
by
MrW »
Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:20 pm
Greetings, all! Yesterday was pretty hot (for England) and I was stuck in a line of traffic for at least 30 minutes - probably longer - stopping,...
11 Replies
2699 Views
Last post by Glenn
Sun May 21, 2023 8:41 am
Power socket
Replies: 5
by
Tapper64 »
Wed May 17, 2023 11:00 am
Hi , Can anyone help , I have a 2010 RT 1200 ,I have just noticed that the power socket on the left side top of the fairing is not working! Any ideas...
5 Replies
1072 Views
Last post by simbo
Fri May 19, 2023 3:48 pm
Is this driveshaft salvagable?
Replies: 4
by
lazynooblet »
Mon May 15, 2023 4:42 pm
Hi forum, first post :)
I've had this R1200 (2015 R1200RT) for a few weeks now and I'm having much fun. Having been lurking on here for a while, I...
4 Replies
1179 Views
Last post by Wierpig
Tue May 16, 2023 2:20 pm
0 Replies
754 Views
Last post by jmw080484
Tue May 16, 2023 8:23 am
0 Replies
794 Views
Last post by jmw080484
Tue May 16, 2023 8:15 am
Fork seals
by
rory2112 »
Mon May 15, 2023 5:18 pm
Afternoon All, Anyone know how much to replace both front fork seal (parts and labour) in the UK?
0 Replies
922 Views
Last post by rory2112
Mon May 15, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum