Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions
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Jethro66 »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:31 pm
I've just had to drill out the bolt that secures the lower fitting of the rear sock absorber to the swinging arm. The shock refuses to move. It would...
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Last post by Jethro66
Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:10 pm
Exhaust pipes stainless?
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by
falconmick »
Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:32 pm
Have just bought a 2012 R1200RT SE and would like to know if the exhaust pipes are stainless or mild steel?
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Last post by David.
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:04 pm
Rear disc brake pads
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by
Highlandbear »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:36 pm
Rear pads getting near sell by date ,best to get done before the hollybobs, will the wheel come of past the exhaust ?or does it have to come off...
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Last post by David.
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:01 am
Brake failure warning light
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by
Highlandbear »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:02 am
Morning all Dug out the trusty steed from its winter hibernation all checks etc etc done , wife and I set off yesterday over to west coast through...
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Last post by David.
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:12 pm
Cruise Control intermittent
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by guest3074 » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:16 pm
I haven't used the cruise control much but today I noticed it was reluctant to engage, the set light would come on while pushing the lever forward...
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Last post by Cleverbee
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:02 pm
Inaccurate Cruise Control
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by
robd1 »
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:49 am
I've done nearly 5000kms on my 2014 R1200RT LC. Having come from a bike with a very accurate, responsive cruise control, I find the BMW one very slow...
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Last post by Cleverbee
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:00 pm
More air when hot
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by
Bruceb49 »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:52 pm
I am in process of buying a 2016 R1200RT. In the test rides, it seems that the fairing blocks a substantial amount of air flow that would be good to...
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Last post by guest2360
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:48 am
Engine cut out at low or idle speed
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by
Adie Lewis »
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:27 pm
Hi chaps
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Last post by blokeonthemove
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:44 am
Battery Replacement..... Excuse a newbie!
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by
am4862 »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:03 pm
All,
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Last post by am4862
Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:07 am
Faulty Oil Filters !
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Our Gee »
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:07 pm
There is a post on another forum concerning faulty Engine Oil Filters and instances of Engine seizures. Has anyone heard anything ?.
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Last post by Our Gee
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:36 am
Rear suspension bolt stuck.
Replies: 2
by
Jethro66 »
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:33 pm
Changing the springs on my 2009 bike. Front one, which I thought would be a pain went like a dream. Got the rear top bolt loose, but the bottom one...
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Last post by Jethro66
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:56 pm
Cam chain tensioner oil leak.
Replies: 5
by
badger »
Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:24 pm
Found a puddle of oil below a cylinder, on investigating the cam chain tensioner bolt had slackened allowing a drip of oil to run down onto the...
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Last post by badger
Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:31 pm
Ex-police bike
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by
Jethro66 »
Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:27 pm
Hi, I've just received my 59 plate ex-police bike and it still has a couple of things on it that I'd like to remove. There are brackets for lights on...
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Last post by robparky
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:34 pm
spark plugs
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chrismckay »
Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:05 pm
I changed the plugs in my 2012 R1200RT last week.
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Last post by David.
Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:42 pm
Brake caliper.....
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by
chrismckay »
Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:27 pm
R1200RT 2012
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Last post by chrismckay
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:31 am
Wrong fuel!
Replies: 15
by
mikeybikey »
Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:19 am
hi all, collected my new to me 2010 Rt yesterday and managed to achieve the unthinkable error of filling it with diesel. Apart from being taken...
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Last post by jackhd
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:56 pm
Steibel Horn Installation Anyone
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by
Toes »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:08 am
I had installed on my KGT1600 the Steibel airhorn, took it off when I sold it. I have looked over this site and so far haven't seen this topic. ...
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Last post by alex789
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:00 pm
RT Lc comfort screen - anyone got one?
Replies: 5
by
7vwh »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:34 am
I'm presently in dispute with a dealer in Germany! To assist me with my complaints I would like anyone who has a comfort screen fitted to their RT LC...
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Last post by 7vwh
Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:53 pm
ESA Fault and Idling problems
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by
MIKO »
Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:51 am
Hi Just new here, but I need some help. Got an 07 BMW R1200RT SE, with quite a few miles on the clock 53000 (Like me), bike looks OK well kept, and...
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:01 am
Neutral
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by
paynes1 »
Thu May 28, 2015 6:11 pm
I've done about 1000 miles now on my 2014 RT that I bought earlier this year. It is proving as good a bike as I was expecting, except for one...
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Last post by guest2360
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:24 am
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Last post by T6pilot
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:58 am
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Last post by stelyn
Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:26 am
Valve measurement records
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by
Catfunt »
Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:07 pm
If anyone's interested here is a record of my valve clearances on my 2013.
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Last post by David.
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:38 am
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:50 am
2011 R1200RT Brakes
Replies: 38
by
HowardE »
Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:22 pm
With spring approaching I'm going to replace the brake pads on my 2011 RT. What brand and type of brake pad are most of you riders using and from...
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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:09 pm
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