Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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Last post by Our Gee
Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:48 am
Intermittent Smell of Burning
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gazcoo »
Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:04 pm
Has anyone ever encountered an intermittent smell of burning from the front of the bike. Usually follows starting after a stall.
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Last post by sepossivel
Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:16 am
Potentiometer bolts
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nibiker »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:32 pm
Hi, I am trying to remove the potentiometer from the gearbox, would anyone know the correct spanner to use? its not metric but a star shape male...
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Last post by SteveStreet
Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:32 pm
clutch adjustment
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nibiker »
Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:40 am
hi, my bike is an 05 r1200rt with 16000 miles on the clock but I think the clutch is slipping a bit, is there any adjustment I can make?
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Last post by sepossivel
Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:21 pm
Computer says No....
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by guest3075 » Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:15 pm
I picked up my 2017 model RT back in November and noticed that if it's left for a few days, the computer settings return to factory.
I like tha...
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Last post by guest2360
Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:29 am
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Last post by guest2360
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:37 pm
Fork top seal failure
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BackAtIt53 »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:17 pm
I,ve got 13,928 wonderful miles on my 16 RT. Noticed the left fork top seal weeping small amount of oil. Not enough to run down the fork leg, but...
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Last post by richardbd
Thu Feb 16, 2017 9:53 pm
Clutch plates
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GJ-MOTO »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:16 pm
Can someone confirm if the RT clutch system Is a wet or dry clutch system?
What sort of mileage you would expect to get from the clutch plate....
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Last post by Kellenbenz
Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:21 am
2014 LC Final Drive Boot Hole
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MacJ »
Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:47 pm
I gave my 2014 LC a clean this afternoon and while I was drying it off I noticed a small (5 mm) hole in the top of the Final Drive rubber boot....
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Last post by MacJ
Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:08 am
sevice intervals
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by
pencile »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:34 pm
I am looking at now buying a 2014 1200rt. I guess I want to know what I am getting into as far as maintenance goes. How often, what needs...
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Last post by David.
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:50 pm
Alternator belt squeel
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by
Cornish_Camhead »
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:21 pm
Hi all, cleaned my new to me 2013 RT Camhead recently with a hose, started her up and the alternator belt was squeeking. I think i got some water...
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Last post by Kellenbenz
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:02 am
2010 RT - Swichgear
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MEM62 »
Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:00 am
I have a 2010 1200RT which have had new in Jan 2013. Recently, my heated grips stopped working and my dealer has suggested that I take the bike...
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Last post by MEM62
Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:18 pm
HAYNES MANUAL
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by
T6pilot »
Sun May 29, 2016 7:28 pm
HAYNES MANUAL
Haynes Manual for 2013-2016 R1200's liquid cooled is coming out soon
Got one preordered on Amazon $49 shipped
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Last post by GuzziRick
Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:02 pm
Not a Pretty Sight.
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Our Gee »
Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:26 am
Just in case anyone is wondering just what lurks under the Fuel Tank of a Twin Cam RT, this is it. Not a Pretty Sight !!.
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Last post by David.
Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:10 am
Hill Assist
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Chad »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:53 pm
Has anyone had hill assist fitted as a non factory fitment? I've heard this can be done at our local dealers for around £160? (I've also heard...
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Last post by Sullivj
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:03 pm
Removing fuel tank
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chrismckay »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:36 pm
I need to replace the front ABS sensor on my R1200RT 2012, and for this I need to remove the fuel tank.
I can see that the wiring/hoses at the top...
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Last post by Our Gee
Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:40 pm
R1200RT 10-13 (K26) Parts Fiche
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David. »
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:19 pm
This MAX BMW Parts Fiche may be useful when looking for parts, photos are included, they are helpful to identify the correct part,
Other models are...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:48 pm
R1200 RT Drive line failures
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by
Major Domo »
Tue Dec 27, 2016 7:00 pm
I've read on numerous BMW sites, (including this one) of driveline/drive shaft/and/or rear drive flange failures, on various year R1200RT models. I...
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Last post by mcwhirtj
Sun Jan 01, 2017 7:02 pm
Lost Semisphere!
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by
mbro »
Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:43 pm
I posted this under Winter Maintenance in the maintenance section for my camhead, but I've got a problem and I'm concerned!!!
Ok, I have a...
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Last post by Levisp
Sun Jan 01, 2017 11:10 am
Cleaning lc pipes
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by
Sooty57 »
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:36 pm
Newbie here, so be gentle with me ;)
I have just bought a 2014 R1200RT LE, and am a little confused about the material used for the downpipes and...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:04 pm
2014LC Alternator Belt Change
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mattye »
Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:07 am
Hi all and a merry Christmas.
Just a quick ask regarding the service intervals for the Alternator Belt. Am I right in saying its changed after 24K...
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Last post by mattye
Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:46 am
Transmission fail? Not FD.
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by
mcwhirtj »
Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:00 pm
My ride is inoperable! :(
I started noticing an intermittent shudder when taking off a few months ago. Only...
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Last post by mcwhirtj
Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:43 pm
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Last post by timminator
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:21 am
Front Suspension Ball Joint
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Our Gee »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:00 am
Quiet period of the year so plenty of time to think about just how things work. One thing that has always puzzled me is the unique BMW Telelever...
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Last post by LAF
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:12 pm
Misfire on acceleration
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by
gogs01 »
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:30 pm
I'm currently running in my new R1200RT LE. Now half way to the running in check.
I've had an issue with the engine cutting out momentarily...
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Last post by gogs01
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:53 pm
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