Technical tips, detailed instructions, step by step photos, how-to's etc for the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
2014LC Alternator Belt Change
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mattye »
Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:07 am
Hi all and a merry Christmas.
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Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:46 am
Repair manual
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ddevane »
Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:17 pm
Hi all
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Last post by kiki
Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:35 pm
Front Suspension Ball Joint
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Our Gee »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:00 am
Quiet period of the year so plenty of time to think about just how things work. One thing that has always puzzled me is the unique BMW Telelever...
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Last post by LAF
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:12 pm
Replacement Rear Disk & Pads.
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Reaper999 »
Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:14 am
If anyone is interested, I've recently replaced the rear disk and pads on my 2007 1200RT.
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Last post by Reaper999
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:59 pm
Is Mahle the same as OEM parts
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mattye »
Tue May 24, 2016 8:28 am
All,
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:50 pm
BMW Warranty Madness...
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richardbd »
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:34 pm
So, RT goes in for 12k service. I've had it just under two years but it's a suspension recall reject, so is actually 2.5 years old and out of...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:21 pm
ESA , and calibration
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gothicman54 »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:52 pm
I have a 2008 R11200RT and was giving it my first DIY service, since it has the servise indicator I bought a GS911 as a mater of course ,...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:29 am
seat foam
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Hodge »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
has anyone removed the cover from the standard 1200rt 08 seat to re foam it. Looking at the cost of £24.00 it seams a cheap option with closed...
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Last post by Hodge
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
2008rt
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Hodge »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:04 pm
Ok, Valves adjusted, new air filter and plugs, Gearbox oil. all done.
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Last post by David.
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:35 pm
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Last post by Hodge
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:51 pm
Clutch Fluid Change (Pre WC Boxer)
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Our Gee »
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:18 pm
Having owned 4 Boxer engined BMW's over the years I have never seen any mention of a Clutch Fluid change included in any service schedule. As this...
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Last post by UKDucatiman
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:11 pm
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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:55 am
2008 rt secondary spark plug
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Hodge »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:23 pm
I know its a 16 mmm plug socket but has anyone found that you cannot get a plug spanner all of the way in, is there a special plug spanner?
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Last post by Hodge
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:13 pm
2014 6000 mile service
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Casbar »
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:04 pm
So I had my bike served the end of Feb (annual service). the bike had done 3000 miles. The bike has now done 5800 and the service warning says I need...
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Last post by guest2360
Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:26 pm
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Last post by mattye
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:36 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Sat Aug 20, 2016 4:43 pm
2016 RT fairing removal
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Q »
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:08 am
Does anyone know how to remove the front right hand fairing on a 2016 RT LE? I can only find a 2014 video which is the older RT that I used to have....
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Last post by guest2360
Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:36 pm
2015 rear pads
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daverj »
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:28 pm
6300 miles and the rear pads are nearly down to the metal. The old had a metal backing plate and a shim on the inner pad but the aftermarket...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:20 pm
Replace valve shims - 2014 RT
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mattye »
Mon May 23, 2016 10:59 am
Hi all,
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Last post by mattye
Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:47 am
Front disc bolt torque?
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Sullivj »
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:18 am
My Haynes hasn't yet arrived.
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Last post by cdnrtowner
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:24 am
fuel strip faulty
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adewhitmarsh »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:52 pm
I'm having the fuel strip replaced Thursday, which I'm told will have 2 yrs warranty on it,so do I take it BMW will keep replacing them if they keep...
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Last post by Jimcg
Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:11 pm
2005-2009 model - service
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Stratman »
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:36 am
I just thought I'd add a post as I have done a service on my 2007 R1200RT - engine oil/filter, gearbox oil, final drive oil and splines, air filter,...
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Last post by Stratman
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:36 am
1200 RTP crash bars
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Sky Bear »
Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:33 pm
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the right hand front fairings with the engine bars in place?
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Last post by Sky Bear
Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:56 pm
Rear brake getting hot.
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adewhitmarsh »
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:45 am
Hi,I was changing final drive oil last nite and I noticed the rear disc is getting very hot,disc has a dark blue look,checked caliper, seems...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:25 pm
Brake pedal adjustment
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Rwslater »
Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:26 pm
i have a 2015 1200RT and put lowering foot pegs on. I adjusted the shifter down already (easiest job I have ever done on any vehicle), now I'd...
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Last post by axamax
Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:52 pm
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