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Michelin Road 5 Compatibility

Last post by Blueboy « Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:03 pm
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by Blueboy » Tue May 15, 2018 4:15 am
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Does anyone know if the Road Pilot 4 tires are compatible with the new Road 5 ?
After 18,000 kms on the rear Pilot 4 it's time to replace it. I...
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Last post by Blueboy
Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:03 pm
Auxilary elec. point

Last post by Beagle « Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:01 pm
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by Beagle » Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:45 pm

hi,
I want to connect a camera to the bike through the ignition but dont want to use din sockets is there a point on the bike I can tap into without...

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Last post by Beagle
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:01 pm
brakes slow to respond on initial pull away. advise please.

Last post by donald463 « Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:20 pm
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by steve303sg » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:01 pm

Hi. I have just bought an 06 r 1200rt, i have noticed that sometimes just after, initial start up, when i pull away the brakes fail to work until i...

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Last post by donald463
Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:20 pm
Am I missing something....?

Last post by milleplod « Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:41 am
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by milleplod » Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:51 pm

Evening all.
I'd be grateful if someone could take a look at the top of their hexhead RT's forks for me, and then tell me if something's missing from...

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Last post by milleplod
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:41 am
Gear position indication display, 2005 R1200RT...

Last post by [email protected] « Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:25 am
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by [email protected] » Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:47 am

I have had the potentiometer on the back of the trans replaced twice by the dealer, over a time span of the past 4 years. So the issue has started...

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Last post by [email protected]
Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:25 am
Screen fault on 05 rt

Last post by rtwiz « Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:35 pm
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by adewhitmarsh » Fri May 11, 2018 11:33 am

I have a problem with the screen not going all the way up,will go down ok.Is it a faulty switch ??

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Last post by rtwiz
Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:35 pm
Will not start with jumper to fuel pump

Last post by cesseltine « Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:08 pm

by cesseltine » Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:08 pm

I have a 2006 RT that I stored all winter without a battery. when I put the battery in it wouldn't start. GS911 said no fuel pressure so...

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Last post by cesseltine
Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:08 pm
Clutch

Last post by Twinstacks « Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:02 am
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by Twinstacks » Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:19 am

Hi guys. Very new to this forum and very new to BMW motorcycles. I have had pans over the last 9 years. I bought an ex police 1200rt and it has a...

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Last post by Twinstacks
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:02 am
Blown gearbox

Last post by Levisp « Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:17 am
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by heathy65 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:27 pm

Went for a ride on my 35000 mile 2005 this morning and pulling away from a junction went through 1st, 2nd and 3rd OK. Shifting to 4th nothing...

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Last post by Levisp
Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:17 am
2012 RT - Weird Symbol on dash

Last post by K/W Motoman « Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:54 am
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by K/W Motoman » Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:14 am

I hope this pic shows. The lower right showing the two stars and maybe a seat. What does that mean?

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Last post by K/W Motoman
Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:54 am
Lost all lights and accessory power 2016 RT

Last post by Levisp « Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:24 pm
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by bnd7784 » Sun May 13, 2018 7:49 pm

Hi all, new to the forum. Was looking at the list of issues to see if I could get a hint about my problem. Yesterday while riding, I made a left turn...

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Last post by Levisp
Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:24 pm
tpms light's yellow

Last post by Steve F « Wed May 30, 2018 7:10 pm
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by BoB21 » Sat May 12, 2018 2:47 pm

Hi all
Last week front tpms was taking a long time to register pressure. Today wouldn't register at all then general warning light and Low...

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Last post by Steve F
Wed May 30, 2018 7:10 pm
Clatter on Start Up

Last post by mentalrental « Wed May 30, 2018 9:53 am
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by Our Gee » Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:51 pm

Having owned three RT,s over the years I am quite familiar with the Cam Chain Tensioner clatter that can be heard for a few seconds on startup after...

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Last post by mentalrental
Wed May 30, 2018 9:53 am
Greasing Splines

Last post by rglassma « Sun May 27, 2018 3:26 pm
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by 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

Last post by rglassma « Sun May 27, 2018 3:16 pm
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by 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
Navigator V on my 2015 RT

Last post by Cornishboy16 « Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am

by Cornishboy16 » Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am

Hi,

this has probable been asked before but hear gos

I have my music on my Nav 5 but when I have the sat nav giving directions it cuts out the...

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Last post by Cornishboy16
Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am
Rear Brakes ??

Last post by Blueboy « Mon May 21, 2018 9:39 pm
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by 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
Faulty dash

Last post by nibiker « Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm

by nibiker » Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm

Hi, a fault has occurred on my 05rt. When you turn the key to on the display is blank but turn it off then on it works, any ideas what ment be wrong?...

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Last post by nibiker
Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm
Front brake callipers

Last post by Dengra3 « Fri May 18, 2018 2:56 pm
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by 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
2013 RT fuel strip issue - what are indicators?

Last post by ds99 « Wed May 16, 2018 7:39 pm
Replies: 18
by blastfurnace » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:07 pm
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Riding down the road today and my fuel gauge went from 1/4 to full for about 5 minutes and then back down to 1/4. Not sure if this is a quirk...
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Last post by ds99
Wed May 16, 2018 7:39 pm
Battery drain

Last post by David. « Mon May 07, 2018 4:37 pm
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by ddevane » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:16 pm
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Hi All

Ive a 2005 RT. Battery drain is terrible. 24-48hrs parking and it’s goosed. Def not battery as replaced and problem persists. No GPS. Can...
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Last post by David.
Mon May 07, 2018 4:37 pm
Flat spot/Hesitation - Update

Last post by Mac77 « Sun May 06, 2018 6:45 pm
Replies: 26
by Mac77 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:02 pm
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hi all, my 2007 has developed a flat spot/hesitation under hard acceleration. I use UK super unleaded (BP & Shell). To give some history, my cruise...
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Last post by Mac77
Sun May 06, 2018 6:45 pm
Engine Oil Filter Correct Fitting

Last post by Our Gee « Wed May 02, 2018 10:27 pm
Replies: 6
by 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
the coating of my wheel (rims) is letting loose

Last post by temesvar « Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:03 pm
Replies: 3
by w.van.geffen » Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:39 pm

Hi forum colleagues,

My R1200RT from 2006 is still looking good, except for the parts where the coating is letting loose (especcialy the back rim)....

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Last post by temesvar
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:03 pm
Cam Timing and Valve check

Last post by LAF « Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:30 am
Replies: 6
by 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

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