Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Cruise Control Issue
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Cohiba54 »
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:44 pm
See if you can help out of this one. I didn't want to do a double posting so here's a LINK to my original MOA posting.
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Last post by guest5886
Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:55 pm
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Last post by chrismckay
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:26 am
Cylinder base gasket leaking
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by
Mrb1 »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:41 pm
Hi all, wondering if any clever people have any words of wisdom on an oil leak from the cylinder base gasket. There is a drip on one side when the...
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Last post by Mrb1
Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:33 pm
Frozen Windscreen
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by
David. »
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:39 am
When are BMW going to put heated screens on motorcycles.
This was Easter 2013 (end of March) at Aberfoyle on our way to Applecross.
The...
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Last post by Dee Dub
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:37 pm
Factory LED lights added - don’t work
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by
zxbob »
Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:06 pm
i have a 2108 R1200RT and I added the factory LEDs and they don’t turn on. I bought the lights, wiring harness and handlebar switch from BMW thinking...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:31 pm
Warm Swing arm?
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by
Royso »
Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:20 am
Had my 2014 rt out for a run today and happened to notice that the swingarm was warm to the touch. Can anyone say if this is normal or should I be...
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Last post by Vince Prince
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:58 am
This just doesn't seem right
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by
Rwslater »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:47 pm
I have a 2015 1200RT and I'm concerned about the way the transmission is acting. First off let me say being a former Harley owner I'm used to...
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Last post by gary45
Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:42 pm
Bodywork screws
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by
lipsee »
Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:13 am
I was enjoying a nice ride when I noticed one off my windscreen retaining arms hanging off,,,I lost a screw....so I used a piece of Gaffer tape...
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Last post by heathy65
Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:46 am
CLUTCH CHATTER
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by
Chickadee66 »
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:47 am
How do I reduce the clutch chatter/rattle on my R1200RT SE when the engine is warm? It is quite on start up. >:(
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:40 am
Starter not working
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by
hessam69 »
Mon Oct 01, 2018 4:42 am
Hi,
I own a 2006 R1200RT with 87,000 miles and I have never had any problems with it.
After a period of inactivity for 18 months were the bike was...
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:18 am
Sticking rear calliper
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by
Potential new owner.. »
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:15 pm
My rear calliper was seized so I've stripped it, given it good clean and installed new pistons but..the disk is still getting hot when I ride....
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:14 am
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:13 am
New RT Clutch Lever/Clutch Adjustments
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by
BlueRT »
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:34 pm
My 2016 R1200RT is stock out of the dealership with no adjustments to date. I'm having a little trouble adjusting my ergonomics to the clutch. Is it...
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Last post by simbo
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:07 pm
08 RTP dies when engine is idling
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by
lddrlulurd »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:09 pm
I don't know what's going on. For no apparent reason, for the first 10-20 of running, my engine with start sputtering and then die whenever my RPMs...
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Last post by milleplod
Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:57 pm
R1200RT oil leak front of engine
Replies: 5
by
Mrb1 »
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:36 pm
Hi all, wondering if anyone has had experience with oil leaks? There was a slight oil 'weep' coming from the front of the engine when I bought the...
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Last post by milleplod
Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:45 pm
Synthetic brake fluid ?
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by
zxbob »
Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:18 am
I stopped by the parts store to pick up brake fluid for my 6K service. They have DOT4 in both synthetic and regular ?
Is the 2018 RT synthetic ?
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Last post by JC-RT
Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:02 am
2018 Final Drive oil specs
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by
kioolt »
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:13 pm
I've scanned through the owner's manual and I can't find out what the specs are for the final drive oil. If it's in the owner's manual could...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:55 am
Screen wind deflectors.
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by
milleplod »
Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:00 am
My '06 RT is in the garage, stripped down after I've fitted new suspension and a new engine front cover. I'm now fettling lots of otherwise hidden...
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Last post by milleplod
Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:03 am
6000 mile service deal
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by
BeeJay »
Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:22 pm
Hi there, just back from having the ol' bike (2018) serviced. Chester Motorrad are (were this morning) doing a deal on servicing. Normal service is...
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Last post by austin1964
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:54 am
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Last post by Plodbike1962
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:45 am
2012 TC RT - Brake Fluid Costs
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by
David. »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:40 am
The front & rear brake fluid on my 2012 TC will require changing this year 2017, (due after year one then every two years.)
In year 1 (2013), ...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:34 am
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Last post by Plodbike1962
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:54 am
Mirror removal and electric screen
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by
falconmick »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:38 pm
2 questions if anyone can assist please:-
*My 'new' 2012 R1200RT was dropped (albeit gently) by previous owner and the offside mirror casing was...
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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:02 pm
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Last post by Murgie
Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:59 pm
2010 DOHC Valve Adjustment
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by
David. »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:17 pm
Step by step photos, how to check & adjust (if necessary) the valve clearances on a Twin Cam RT.
In 36K miles only checked never had to adjust...
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:39 pm
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