Technical tips, detailed instructions, step by step photos, how-to's etc for the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Contents of 2013 OEM toolkit
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blastfurnace »
Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:49 pm
My used 2013 RT did not come with the toolkit. I just want to know what was in this so I can get my own set together. I've looked...
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Last post by T6pilot
Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:36 pm
2011 left hand switchgear
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Hodge »
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:11 pm
I had this bike for a while now (bought it with5k miles last october) and need to adjust the rotation of the switchgear
Currently the cancel...
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Last post by simbo
Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:23 pm
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Last post by Levisp
Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:20 pm
Which Fairing Bolts
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Taz »
Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:52 pm
Is there a diagram that shows which length bolt goes where on the fairing and side panels? I took my fairing off to install the Darla lights...
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Last post by 809thchuck
Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:15 pm
How to Remove Lockset from 2015 Panniers?
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TJRL »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:46 pm
I have a set of 2015 R1200RT panniers which are open but do not have a key.
Does anyone know how to remove the lockset (without the key) so that I...
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Last post by guest3075
Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:21 am
2014 Headlight warning
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Heino »
Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:31 pm
Headlight warning comes on but the headlights are all working.
Can it be the warning comes on before the bulb blows.
See the photos attached, the...
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Last post by guest3075
Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:18 am
Bike cleaning products
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mhr43 »
Wed May 24, 2017 11:18 pm
I currently use a quality car shampoo and warm water. However this doesn't easily remove road dirt and insects from all the hard to reach places like...
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Last post by Levisp
Fri Jun 02, 2017 8:16 pm
rt 2013 headlight bulbs
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Cas21 »
Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:30 am
hi all,
Just returned from a great ride down to the French Alps but have managed to blow both headlight bulbs on route. Only carried one spare, so...
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Last post by guest3091
Sun May 28, 2017 9:02 pm
Final Drive Oil Change
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Frank123 »
Sat May 20, 2017 1:45 am
Hi my 2009 RT with 56k miles is telling me that a service is due. When I rang my local dealer he said that an oil change on the Final Drive is due....
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Last post by Frank123
Sat May 20, 2017 5:52 pm
GS-911
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Topphoto1 »
Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:20 am
Would you all get a GS-911 wifi, if the £800 was not an issue, some say it pays for its self after a while, or is it best to leave some thing to the...
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Last post by Kellenbenz
Wed May 10, 2017 12:14 pm
2014 - onwards LC Air Filter Replacement
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Levisp »
Fri May 05, 2017 11:30 am
Just bought HIFLO air filter for my 2014LC bike ready for its 24K service. Price £13.70 I cannot see any difference between the HIFLO filter and the...
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Last post by LAF
Sat May 06, 2017 7:23 pm
drive shaft removal
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nibiker »
Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:26 am
Hi can anyone give me advice on the removal of the driveshaft from the gearbox on a r1200rt 05 model, any info greatly received many thanks.
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Last post by nibiker
Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:31 pm
Genuine bmw parts
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nibiker »
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:38 am
HI, can anyone recommend a web site for genuine BMW parts looking a few bits for my 05-r1200rt thanks.
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Last post by mbro
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:46 pm
oil on cluctch
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nibiker »
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:42 am
hi, my bike is an 05 r1200rt there seems to be a bit of clutch slipping. Can anyone explain how oil gets on the clutch plate, im looking to fix this...
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Last post by nibiker
Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:46 am
Paint/lacquer issues
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Mac77 »
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:01 pm
2nd day with my 07 R1200RT and I've found a few paint/lacquer issues... the silver 'strip' for the foot pegs has split by the pannier mounting peg....
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Last post by Taz
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:35 am
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Last post by PatriotBMW
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:31 pm
Potentiometer bolts
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nibiker »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:32 pm
Hi, I am trying to remove the potentiometer from the gearbox, would anyone know the correct spanner to use? its not metric but a star shape male...
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Last post by SteveStreet
Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:32 pm
Clutch plates
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GJ-MOTO »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:16 pm
Can someone confirm if the RT clutch system Is a wet or dry clutch system?
What sort of mileage you would expect to get from the clutch plate....
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Last post by Kellenbenz
Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:21 am
sevice intervals
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pencile »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:34 pm
I am looking at now buying a 2014 1200rt. I guess I want to know what I am getting into as far as maintenance goes. How often, what needs...
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Last post by David.
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:50 pm
HAYNES MANUAL
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T6pilot »
Sun May 29, 2016 7:28 pm
HAYNES MANUAL
Haynes Manual for 2013-2016 R1200's liquid cooled is coming out soon
Got one preordered on Amazon $49 shipped
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Last post by GuzziRick
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:02 pm
Not a Pretty Sight.
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Our Gee »
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:26 am
Just in case anyone is wondering just what lurks under the Fuel Tank of a Twin Cam RT, this is it. Not a Pretty Sight !!.
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Last post by David.
Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:10 am
Hill Assist
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Chad »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:53 pm
Has anyone had hill assist fitted as a non factory fitment? I've heard this can be done at our local dealers for around £160? (I've also heard...
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Last post by Sullivj
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:03 pm
Removing fuel tank
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chrismckay »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:36 pm
I need to replace the front ABS sensor on my R1200RT 2012, and for this I need to remove the fuel tank.
I can see that the wiring/hoses at the top...
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Last post by Our Gee
Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:40 pm
R1200RT 10-13 (K26) Parts Fiche
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David. »
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:19 pm
This MAX BMW Parts Fiche may be useful when looking for parts, photos are included, they are helpful to identify the correct part,
Other models are...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:48 pm
Cleaning lc pipes
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Sooty57 »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:36 pm
Newbie here, so be gentle with me ;)
I have just bought a 2014 R1200RT LE, and am a little confused about the material used for the downpipes and...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:04 pm
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