Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Start up Issue
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matgriff »
Tue May 26, 2020 3:28 pm
Hi, I've noticed an intermittent problem with my 2005 1200RT Probably happens about 1 in 20 start cycles.
I turn the key to the on position,...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:50 am
Steering lock issues
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by
slowvet »
Sun May 24, 2020 10:06 pm
Well chit, for some reason my steering lock will not engage. The bike is always garaged and out of the elements. Strange.
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Last post by slowvet
Tue May 26, 2020 4:05 am
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Last post by David.
Wed May 13, 2020 10:56 am
Issues putting 2018 panels on 2014 RT
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by
ichavis »
Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:27 pm
Hello everyone, hope you are all safe and hopefully getting a ride or two in during this diffucult time.
Wonder if some one has any ideas...
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Last post by Beagle
Fri May 08, 2020 12:29 pm
Manuals
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Beagle »
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:05 pm
I notice the Haynes manual covers up to 2016. Is there a great deal of variance in that year and 2018. What is the best Repair/Workshop manual.
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Last post by Old-Git
Thu May 07, 2020 9:28 am
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Last post by David.
Mon May 04, 2020 11:59 am
Paint Code
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Beagle »
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:23 pm
Looking for paint just in case.
Scan says code is,
Vehicle Order :
....Date : 1117
....Series : K052
....Type : 0A03
....Paint : 0N1L...
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Last post by Beagle
Fri May 01, 2020 1:10 pm
Clutch issue
Replies: 10
by
chrismckay »
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:55 pm
Hello Guys,
Was out on bike today and there was an intermittent problem with the clutch lever, a couple of times it kinda stuck whilst pulled back...
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Last post by michaelc2710
Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:23 pm
Loss of power and running poor
Replies: 15
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chrismckay »
Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:29 pm
Just had my 2012 R1200RT out for a blast and had to limp home on reduced power.
The symptoms are loss of power, engine lumpy, engine stalls at...
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Last post by chrismckay
Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:06 am
Cam Lobe
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by
Beagle »
Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:55 pm
How prevalent is the premature cam lobe wear?
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Last post by Beagle
Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:12 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:11 am
Oil leak
Replies: 2
by
Gavyn »
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:42 pm
Hi everyone
I am a newbie on here and a new BMW rider.
I have bought a 2007 r1200rt which has been really well looked aftet only done 31,000 miles...
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Last post by milleplod
Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:06 am
Liquid stains behind display screen
Replies: 3
by
gadgetgaz »
Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:32 pm
Has anyone seen this behind their screen?
It is not really a problem since I can hardly see it in normal use but if you catch the light just right it...
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Last post by gadgetgaz
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:55 am
Fuel filler cap not locking
Replies: 5
by
gogs01 »
Fri Nov 01, 2019 3:30 pm
My bike has keyless ride and central locking.
The filler cap locks with the ignition on, unlocks when the ignition is switched off (to permit...
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Last post by gogs01
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:38 pm
Pannier problem
Replies: 6
by
Pacecat »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:21 pm
I have a problem with the left hand pannier on my 2015. When the pannier is mounted, the handle will not latch down to secure the pannier to the...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:32 pm
Ambient temperature issue
Replies: 2
by
Stigwh »
Fri May 31, 2019 1:53 pm
Hi all,
my friends 2011 R1200RT has had a less than optimistic readout for the ambient temperature. Compared to mine 2013 RT, his temperatur shows...
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Last post by gadgetgaz
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:25 pm
rubber gators
Replies: 3
by
chrismckay »
Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:01 pm
Bit of a long shot here, but does anyone know where I could source the rubber gators that cover the slide pins on the rear caliper of a 2012R1200RT....
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Last post by Rick B
Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:18 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:12 pm
Spliting brake callipers
Replies: 4
by
chrismckay »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:47 pm
Has anybody ever split the callipers for the purpose of changing the pistons/seals Noticed on Motorworks website that on the page where you order the...
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Last post by chrismckay
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:12 am
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Last post by chrismckay
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:47 pm
Motorcycle Info Pages
by
David. »
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:06 pm
Wow, what a source of information, mainly for a GS but some of it must apply to an RT,
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:06 pm
STRONG Fuel Odor
Replies: 5
by
Davo »
Tue Jul 23, 2019 1:14 am
I rode my 2009 R1200RT to the dealer for a state inspection on Saturday afternoon. The bike passed, no problem. I took the bike out for about 45-50...
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Last post by jackronner
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:49 am
Speedo Failure
Replies: 25
by
Gerbil007 »
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:27 am
Blimey, I seem to be racking up problems faster than I can fix them!
My speedo has suddenly failed on me. It was working fine on friday night, then...
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Last post by Gerbil007
Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:34 pm
Front engine cover removal
Replies: 4
by
matgriff »
Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:40 am
I'm going to remove the front engine cover of my 2005 RT and get it powder coated, as the paint has flaked off and it's all corroded. Any top...
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Last post by matgriff
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:43 pm
Final Drive Maintenance
Replies: 8
by
paulgelineau »
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:18 pm
I've always had the service on my 2015 R1200RT done by a BMW certified shop, (West Side Motor Sports, Spokane, WA. USA). Since I live about a 3...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:25 am
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