Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Keeping Rear Shock Clean
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Mart UK »
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:14 am
Not strictly maintenance, so may be in the wrong section?
Where I live, I have to use a tidal causeway to get home. So I need to be on top of...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:31 am
Independent Workshops
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David. »
Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:50 am
With servicing and warranties being a topic of discussion, how about building up a list of independent workshops.
What is the business name (a link...
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:35 pm
Final Drive Overhaul
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David. »
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:57 pm
Some of the Final Drive Casing Bolts on my 2012 RT are slightly corroded, having given them a clean with Solvol Autosol , a toothbrush & some 00...
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Last post by David.
Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:01 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Dec 19, 2024 1:24 pm
Pivot Bearing Play Final Drive
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Quico »
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:19 am
Hi.
I have a 2010 RT with a small play in the pivot bearing on the final drive (needle bearing side).
When I rock the rear wheel, looking for play,...
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Last post by Quico
Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:45 am
Cheap/Discout BMW Parts
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by
Randyjaco »
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:03 pm
I just became a victim of soft cams on my 17 RT. I took it to the local dealer to see if they could get BMW to cover the known problem. Well, no joy....
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:21 am
2024RT Problem After Service
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by
omegac »
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:45 am
Hi all..been reading the forum for a while and now have a question of my own if I may.
I gave my 2 week old 2024 RT to a main dealer for a service,...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:17 pm
Gearbox Oil Twincam RT
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by
Our Gee »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:58 am
As of my last service I now only use my dealer for what I would describe as Selective Task Servicing . In other words I carry out the more simple...
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Last post by Wuls
Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:35 pm
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Last post by Stu
Mon Dec 02, 2024 8:39 pm
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Last post by burridge01
Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:59 am
Camhead Gearbox Plugs
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David. »
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:19 pm
Having just done a gearbox oil change on a 2012 Camhead, the fill plug is magnetic, whereas, the drain plug isn't.
The BMW parts diagram shows that...
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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:00 am
Bike doesn't start after refueling
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by
ejones »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:50 am
Hello new guy here.
I have an R1250RT 2021 option 719 in blue.
Three times in the past year I have fueled up the bike only to have it not start after...
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Last post by ejones
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:07 am
Bolt Torque Settings
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by
LochiesDad »
Tue Nov 26, 2024 5:36 pm
Good day folks
I am looking to replace some of the most exposed bolts on my 2013 RT over winter and wanted to ask if there is somewhere on-line I...
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:31 am
Camshaft Sensor Issue?
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Randyjaco »
Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:52 pm
While riding last week, my 2017 R1200RT lost power and I had to limp back home. I ran a scan today with my GS911. It said that I had a 0X3A1B61...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:04 am
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Last post by Stu
Fri Nov 22, 2024 8:34 pm
ESA
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by
rickmeister »
Mon Nov 18, 2024 1:35 am
I have a 2015 R1200RT, 64,000Km. I recently had grief with fork seal blow out. Eventually had them replaced by (I think) a competent mechanic. The...
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Last post by simbo
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:12 pm
backfiring
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by
EricOwen »
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:27 pm
I have owned my 2010 R1200RT since 2021. Whenever I blip the throttle, it backfires. Otherwise, it hasn't given me any major problems that I couldn't...
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Last post by Robin0341
Mon Nov 18, 2024 6:21 pm
Alternator failure
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by
lolo28fr »
Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:15 pm
Hi everybody
My 2015 RTLC has reached 115 000 km and encountered a sudden loss of onboard voltage. It has fallen from 14V to less than 12,2 V and...
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Last post by burridge01
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:47 pm
Remote Key not working
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by
MikeS »
Tue Nov 12, 2024 7:50 pm
The remote key for my 2019 1250 is playing up, the batteries are only only lasting a week before they die. Ive got through quite few batteries in the...
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Last post by burridge01
Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:29 pm
shiftcam engine
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by
EasyRider »
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:03 pm
There is a guy on the UKGSer forum looking to get a 1250RT.
One question he has asked, does the early shiftcam RT's have the same problem as the GS....
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Last post by Mart UK
Thu Nov 07, 2024 10:11 am
Fuel gauge
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by
Over60&skint »
Sun Nov 03, 2024 1:42 pm
As I’ve already admitted, I`m after advice. My fuel gauge always shows full. I zero the trip after every fill, but I’m also prone to forgetting to do...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:42 pm
Front Axle Removal on 2012 RT
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by
009jim »
Tue Nov 05, 2024 4:07 am
hi Folks, I've had my 2012 model RT for about a year and now removing the front wheel to fit a new front tire. So far I've gotten to the stage where...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:24 am
Clutch
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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 Hoggy_pt
Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:16 pm
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:39 pm
TPMS - kaputt!
Replies: 6
by
chuxster »
Wed Sep 04, 2024 10:22 pm
So I just bought a 2016 R1200RT with 35k miles. Guy I got it from said the TPMS occasionally gave him trouble. I rode it home (Colorado Springs) from...
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Last post by Stu
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:22 pm
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