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Greasing Splines

Last post by rglassma « Sun May 27, 2018 3:26 pm
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by RhodesRash » Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:12 pm

Hi to all my fellow bike enthusiasts!

I’m a relative ‘newbie’ on this site, joining in the Fall of last year.

I have a constant stream of...

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Last post by rglassma
Sun May 27, 2018 3:26 pm
Front wheelings R1200RT LC

Last post by rglassma « Sun May 27, 2018 3:16 pm
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by yellowjacket » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:39 pm

I have a 2014 R1200RT LC with 28,000 miles. I am changing my front tire again and wonder should I change front bearings and seals. I have had HD's in...

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Last post by rglassma
Sun May 27, 2018 3:16 pm
Navigator V on my 2015 RT

Last post by Cornishboy16 « Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am

by Cornishboy16 » Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am

Hi,

this has probable been asked before but hear gos

I have my music on my Nav 5 but when I have the sat nav giving directions it cuts out the...

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Last post by Cornishboy16
Sat May 26, 2018 11:44 am
Rear Brakes ??

Last post by Blueboy « Mon May 21, 2018 9:39 pm
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by Blueboy » Mon May 21, 2018 2:11 pm

Hello Trying to find some rear brakes for my 2016 R1200RT in Canada is like searching for air on mars. Are they really sold out...

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Last post by Blueboy
Mon May 21, 2018 9:39 pm
Faulty dash

Last post by nibiker « Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm

by nibiker » Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm

Hi, a fault has occurred on my 05rt. When you turn the key to on the display is blank but turn it off then on it works, any ideas what ment be wrong?...

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Last post by nibiker
Sun May 20, 2018 8:15 pm
Front brake callipers

Last post by Dengra3 « Fri May 18, 2018 2:56 pm
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by Dengra3 » Mon May 07, 2018 8:22 am

My bike recently failed its MOT as the front brake stuck on during the rolling road test, this loosened off when the bike was moved but I had not...

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Last post by Dengra3
Fri May 18, 2018 2:56 pm
2013 RT fuel strip issue - what are indicators?

Last post by ds99 « Wed May 16, 2018 7:39 pm
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by blastfurnace » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:07 pm
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Riding down the road today and my fuel gauge went from 1/4 to full for about 5 minutes and then back down to 1/4. Not sure if this is a quirk...
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Last post by ds99
Wed May 16, 2018 7:39 pm
Battery drain

Last post by David. « Mon May 07, 2018 4:37 pm
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by ddevane » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:16 pm
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Ive a 2005 RT. Battery drain is terrible. 24-48hrs parking and it’s goosed. Def not battery as replaced and problem persists. No GPS. Can...
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Last post by David.
Mon May 07, 2018 4:37 pm
Flat spot/Hesitation - Update

Last post by Mac77 « Sun May 06, 2018 6:45 pm
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by Mac77 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:02 pm
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hi all, my 2007 has developed a flat spot/hesitation under hard acceleration. I use UK super unleaded (BP & Shell). To give some history, my cruise...
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Last post by Mac77
Sun May 06, 2018 6:45 pm
Engine Oil Filter Correct Fitting

Last post by Our Gee « Wed May 02, 2018 10:27 pm
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by Our Gee » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:59 pm

Firstly, I have never had a problem with changing the Oil Filter. However, as my present Filter was difficult to remove I have paid a bit more...

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Last post by Our Gee
Wed May 02, 2018 10:27 pm
the coating of my wheel (rims) is letting loose

Last post by temesvar « Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:03 pm
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by w.van.geffen » Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:39 pm

Hi forum colleagues,

My R1200RT from 2006 is still looking good, except for the parts where the coating is letting loose (especcialy the back rim)....

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Last post by temesvar
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:03 pm
Cam Timing and Valve check

Last post by LAF « Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:30 am
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by LAF » Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:08 pm

Big shout of thanks to gr8ridn for explaining the tools to do the timing on a WetHead! And I would have never known my timing was off or what...

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Last post by LAF
Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:30 am
Gear shift Pro problems?

Last post by David. « Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:00 pm
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by Lynxfixer » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:53 am

I bought my 2014 a couple of months ago and have only just found out its got Gear Shft Pro fitted. Thing is, I'm not sure it's working. It wont let...

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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:00 pm
Footrest Stopper

Last post by David. « Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:17 am
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by David. » Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:34 pm

While maintaining & cleaning the bike today, noticed that the LHS rider footrest stopper was missing.

They cost £5.10 each plus £3.00 p&p from...

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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:17 am
Final Drive Oil for RTW

Last post by T6pilot « Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:53 am
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by Bonwit » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:48 am

Can some one tell the specification for final drive oil for the RTW? Is it the same oil as the older CamHead final drives used? I used Land Rover LRN...

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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Apr 28, 2018 2:53 am
Hexhead K26 engine block swap compatibility with K28 1200 ST

Last post by florianbo « Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:36 pm

by florianbo » Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:36 pm

Hi all,

One of the timing chain guide rail broke in my '07 RT. The engine block is clocking 120.000km and I am thinking about swapping it by another...

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Last post by florianbo
Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:36 pm
Instrument cluster adjustment?

Last post by guest2383 « Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:43 pm
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by jrk36 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:14 am

The instrument panel on my 2015 R1200RT appears so stiff that the plastic deforms before I get actual movement - I'm scared to press harder in case I...

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Last post by guest2383
Fri Apr 20, 2018 1:43 pm
Rear Diff. Thrust Bearing

Last post by Maz12 « Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:06 pm
Replies: 38
by David. » Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:58 pm
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Had my 2012 TC serviced today, the BMW dealer has highlighted one advisory, Slight play in rear diff. thrust bearing .

I'm not too sure what they...
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Last post by Maz12
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:06 pm
Fork Stanchion Recall

Last post by LAF « Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:18 am
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by Our Gee » Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:40 pm

Browsing various BMW forums I have just noticed that there was a recall to carry out a mod on the Fork Stanchions on R1200GS models. Aparently under...

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Last post by LAF
Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:18 am
Removing fairing/dash

Last post by temesvar « Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:53 pm
Replies: 6
by blastfurnace » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:40 pm

I'm looking for info/resources on how to remove the fairing and dash for a 2013 R1200rt so I can install HID light in the comfort of my home instead...

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Last post by temesvar
Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:53 pm
2005 with bad fuel strip

Last post by Ganesh « Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:33 pm
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by jsuttin » Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:10 am

I'm just outside the 12 year extended warranty for this known issue. I am a creature of habit so I feel like I could effectively manage the...

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Last post by Ganesh
Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:33 pm
Torque

Last post by Mac600 « Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:22 am
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by Mac600 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:23 pm

Does anyone have the torque settings for a 2012 R1200RT other than the front and rear wheels?

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Last post by Mac600
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:22 am
Accessing inside headlight unit

Last post by temesvar « Tue Mar 27, 2018 6:13 pm
Replies: 4
by Rhun » Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:16 pm

Hi, is it possible to access inside the glass on my 2010 twincam RT? There's some foreign material of some sort that I would like to clean out....

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Last post by temesvar
Tue Mar 27, 2018 6:13 pm
Kangaroo Hops

Last post by pwbike « Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:30 pm
Replies: 23
by heli_madken » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:48 am
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Hi Everyone,

Not sure if this is a problem or not, I have had my 2014 wethead for a couple of months now and love it, now that the weather is...
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Last post by pwbike
Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:30 pm
Gear Issues

Last post by Our Gee « Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:44 pm
Replies: 14
by juniorswailing » Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:42 pm

While riding home last night I noticed that I’d accidentally come out of a junction in 3rd gear when I thought I had kicked it down into 1st. Thought...

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Last post by Our Gee
Tue Mar 20, 2018 5:44 pm

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