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Ex-police bike

Last post by robparky « Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:34 pm
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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

Last post by David. « Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:42 pm
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by chrismckay » Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:05 pm

I changed the plugs in my 2012 R1200RT last week.

The torque for the plugs is 12NM which I applied, today after googling some stuff I came across a...

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Last post by David.
Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:42 pm
Brake caliper.....

Last post by chrismckay « Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:31 am
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by chrismckay » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:27 pm

R1200RT 2012

On the brake caliper there are four M8x40 bolts, two either side of the pad retainer pin, does anybody know the proper torque for...

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Last post by chrismckay
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:31 am
Wrong fuel!

Last post by jackhd « Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:56 pm
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by mikeybikey » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:19 am
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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

Last post by alex789 « Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:00 pm
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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?

Last post by 7vwh « Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:53 pm
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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

Last post by Bikerman1042 « Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:01 am
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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

Last post by guest2360 « Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:24 am
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by paynes1 » Thu May 28, 2015 6:11 pm
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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
Looking to purchase a 2010 or 2011 r1200rt

Last post by T6pilot « Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:58 am
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by gau_bel » Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:29 am

My first time on this site.
Looking to purchase a 2010 or 2011 r1200rt both around 20,000 km
This would be my first BMW. What are, if any concerns...

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Last post by T6pilot
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:58 am
BMW Part No. - Cross Reference

Last post by stelyn « Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:26 am
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by David. » Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:14 am

This website looks useful for cross referencing some BMW Part No. with others,

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Last post by stelyn
Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:26 am
Valve measurement records

Last post by David. « Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:38 am
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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.

Mileage ...

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Last post by David.
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:38 am
Stripped threads on the screen mounting rails

Last post by Our Gee « Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:50 am
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by Bikerman1042 » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:25 pm
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In order to clean the lower portion of the screen on the 2014-15 R1200RT you have to remove the black plastic tapered covers on the lover part of the...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:50 am
2011 R1200RT Brakes

Last post by David. « Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:09 pm
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by HowardE » Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:22 pm
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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
Near side headlight bulb replacement

Last post by Bikerman1042 « Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:36 pm
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by Zebedee » Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:00 pm

So the near side headlight bulb went out and after help from Max BMW I've replaced it, however still no light. The original bulb was clearly broken...

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Last post by Bikerman1042
Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:36 pm
2015 spark plug cross for NGK lmar8D-j

Last post by guest2360 « Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:02 pm
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by wsmcycle » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:36 pm

I have had a plug fail after only 2k miles. I swapped the plug with a plug from my gs and the bucking disappeared. I found on line a...

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Last post by guest2360
Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:02 pm
Alternator Removal

Last post by Our Gee « Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:32 pm
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by Our Gee » Sat Nov 21, 2015 3:16 pm

Has anyone removed and re-fitted the Alternator from a Twincam RT. My Haynes Manual says that a BMW Special tool is required to re-fit the Drive Belt...

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Last post by Our Gee
Fri Nov 27, 2015 2:32 pm
S1000XR

Last post by Pope « Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:59 pm
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by Chad » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:18 am
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As much as I like my RT's I'm seriously thinking of trying something a bit diferrent for a year or two. The question is- what do I get? Still...
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Last post by Pope
Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:59 pm
Changing Rear Indicator light on 15 RT

Last post by richardbd « Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:36 am
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by AussieRT » Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:49 pm

Hi
Have only had my 15 RT for 4 days and the rear indicator light has decided it doesn't want to work any more. Will ring the dealer shortly to see...

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Last post by richardbd
Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:36 am
A shout for a new dealer on the block....Lloyd Motorcycles of Carlisle

Last post by Mark05RT « Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:43 am
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by Mark05RT » Sat Oct 31, 2015 7:28 am

Went almost two hundred miles to the North-West as they had the right RT after a national search.

Found them really helpful and they've just done a...

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Last post by Mark05RT
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:43 am
Biker Watchdog

Last post by guest2368 « Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:48 am
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by David. » Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:58 pm
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Aftersales service can be a bit hit & miss, who do you use and what are your experiences?
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Last post by guest2368
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:48 am
Oil leak at rear of engine

Last post by guest2360 « Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:15 am
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by Firenailer » Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:09 am
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When I returned home today after a 225 mile ride I found oil dripping from the rear of the engine on my 2012 RT. I saw a few drops drip down and...
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Last post by guest2360
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:15 am
2014 RT left hand switchgear

Last post by Firenailer « Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:56 pm
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by jjwill » Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:42 am

My cruise control switch has had to be replaced last week as the switch would not engage. Vines have replaced. I have noticed that the...

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Last post by Firenailer
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:56 pm
Reset service indicator? Help required...

Last post by fcwinn « Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:19 am
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by Dogbreath » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:39 pm

carried out an annual service today but don't have access to a machine that resets service indicator light.
Anyone living locally to Ipswich with...

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Last post by fcwinn
Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:19 am
ESA Rebound Damping

Last post by Pat J « Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:46 pm
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by SteveD518 » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:28 pm

Hello everyone,
I recently purchased an '05 red R1200RT with just 8K on it. ESA was not working ( no blinking icons when changing adjustments). Went...

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Last post by Pat J
Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:46 pm
R1200rt drive shaft

Last post by Siauk1973 « Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:08 am
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by Siauk1973 » Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:32 pm

Hi I have just bought a 2007 r1200rt but it has a knackered drive shaft I need to find another in decent condition or a cheap new any ideas in uk?...

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Last post by Siauk1973
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:08 am

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