Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Oil leak
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
Indicator Issue
Replies: 5
by
Gerbil007 »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 7:20 pm
Evening everyone and as I'm new to the forum, hello! I've recently acquired a 2005 R1200RT with 40,000 miles and I absolutely love it. I've ridden...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:18 pm
05 R1200 RT Driveshaft noise
Replies: 3
by
maxmph »
Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:13 am
When I sit on my bike, and am in neutral, and roll the bike back and forth, I hear a noise coming from the driveshaft. Is there a cush between the...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:53 pm
Very intermittant miss or surge
Replies: 3
by
bicyclenut »
Tue Dec 24, 2019 12:41 am
Have a 2010 R1200RT purchased used with about 52K on the clock and now about 14 months later it has just over 64K. With colder weather in Chicago it...
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Last post by David.
Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:36 pm
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Last post by Bobf
Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:19 pm
Final drive oil leak?
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by
Sharkfighter »
Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:08 pm
I’m new to BMW, been a Honda man. I’ve recently purchased an R1200RT and I’ve noticed some oil on the back wheel, not a lot but it’s...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:08 pm
engine surge
Replies: 2
by
harmonzo »
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:46 am
hi al
my 2010 rt has developed a problem where the engine when idling suddenly surges to very high revs. once it surges to 5000rpm i hit the kill...
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Last post by harmonzo
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:19 am
Clunky Gear change,
Replies: 8
by
Rick B »
Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:19 am
Morning all
I recently did an oil change on my 16 RT (17.5k) I used genuine BMW filter but due to the extortionate price of the Advantage oil i opted...
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Last post by Rick B
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:30 pm
Exhaust header nut torque
Replies: 6
by
gogs01 »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:16 pm
I have a 2017MY R1200RT LE registered in November 2016.
It has done 35,000 miles and the exhaust pipes were not as clean and shiny as I would like....
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:03 am
Heated Grip Repair
Replies: 3
by
masegraves »
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:47 pm
My bike is a 2006 R1200RT. The left (clutch side) heated grip is not working. I've seen posts online for fixing this issue for an R1200GS, but the...
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Last post by masegraves
Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:15 pm
Engine paint blistering
Replies: 2
by
Toddy »
Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:35 pm
On my 2014 RT LC the paint is blistering on the LH side of the engine and I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar problem, rubbed it down, primed,...
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Last post by Toddy
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:09 pm
speedo reading
Replies: 4
by
exhussar »
Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:48 pm
For some reason my speed is not showing in the main area of my instrument
panel, works on the speedometer.
Has anyone else had this problem.
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Last post by Trilergy
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:08 pm
Keyless key battery
Replies: 14
by
Pricey2003 »
Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:50 am
Ive just changed the key in my keyless key. Fortunately it gave me a little warning as it was getting a little sluggish operating the ignition and...
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Last post by Rick B
Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:06 am
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