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Minimum DIY maintenance

Last post by Lateralus « Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:22 pm
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by Lateralus » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:10 pm

Hi all, I'm a relatively new motorcyclist (had my license 20 months) and a very new RT owner (bought my 2010 model 3 days ago!).

I'm very much not...

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Last post by Lateralus
Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:22 pm
Starting problem

Last post by viator « Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:13 pm
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by viator » Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:28 am

HiI'm aware of and have read all the starting problem discussions here, but mine is a bit different ;-)
2007 R1200RT-P 99k km
Symptom:Press start...

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Last post by viator
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:13 pm
Transmission and Final Drive capacities?

Last post by Pappy35 « Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:24 pm
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by raider57 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:56 pm

Anyone know the respective capacities of the transmission and final drive for a 2012 R1200RT?
Or specifically, the recommended amounts to add during...

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Last post by Pappy35
Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:24 pm
Two different Oil Filter styles?

Last post by David. « Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:38 pm
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by raider57 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:05 pm

Did my own oil/filter change on my 2012 R1200RT. (Which I recently purchased)
The filter wrench I borrowed was for a filter with a series of 'flats'....

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Last post by David.
Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:38 pm
iABS issues

Last post by mrtg « Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:50 pm
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by mrtg » Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:33 pm

Hi
I’m new to forum and wonder if anyone might be able to help me, I have a 2005 r1200rt with an abs issue, the original fault was the abs releasing...

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Last post by mrtg
Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:50 pm
Switch gear Campaign - is it still on for Twin Cams?

Last post by David. « Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:40 pm
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by mack62 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:14 pm

I have a 2013 90th anniversary RT. On a recent tour of Scotland, the left hand turn indicator has become stuck on. When you start the...

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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:40 pm
Extended Warranty

Last post by Gar01821 « Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:59 pm
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by Gar01821 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:36 pm

I have a 2016 RT and ride about 12K miles per year. The dealer offered me a 7 year extended warrenty for $1300. Do I need it? How reliable is an RT /

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Last post by Gar01821
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:59 pm
Water pump weep hole

Last post by Rod « Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:22 pm
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by timminator » Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:01 am

Took my 2016RT to dealer at 12K miles to get service reminder reset (did maintenance myself). Pointed out that there was a bit of coolant...

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Last post by Rod
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:22 pm
Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 5W40

Last post by timminator « Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:54 am
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by Levisp » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:45 pm

Just bought 12 litres from this company

cost including shipping works out as £8.72 / litre.

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Last post by timminator
Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:54 am
Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head

Last post by Our Gee « Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:12 pm
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by Rod » Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:12 pm

Hi All,

does anyone have the torque values for the front and rear calipers on a 2007 Hex Head ( Non servo brakes model)? I was going to do a...

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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:12 pm
Motoscan app

Last post by quanttrom « Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:10 am
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by timminator » Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:24 pm

Anyone tried using the motoscan app on their android phone as a much less expensive alternative to the GS-911 unit?

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Last post by quanttrom
Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:10 am
Mirror glass lifting on one corner

Last post by Sullivj « Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:32 pm
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by raider57 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:52 pm

I just noticed my right side mirror is slightly detached on it's upper left corner. The glass from the solid plate behind.. If I press them...

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Last post by Sullivj
Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:32 pm
Brake Flush

Last post by Beagle « Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:43 am
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by LAF » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:23 am
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I needed new sneakers so while I pulled the wheels I figured I would install speed bleeders and flush the brakes.

Here is the rear flush. ...
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Last post by Beagle
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:43 am
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
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

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