Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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
Replies: 36
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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
Replies: 18
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.
Replies: 13
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
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK HOSE ROUTING
Replies: 1
by
Rotorwrench »
Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:38 pm
I just wanted to pass some info to you all. My coolant level was low on the 2015 RT so I pulled the tupperware off to top it off. As I...
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Last post by timminator
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:21 am
Front Suspension Ball Joint
Replies: 12
by
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
Replies: 8
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
Replacement Rear Disk & Pads.
Replies: 5
by
Reaper999 »
Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:14 am
If anyone is interested, I've recently replaced the rear disk and pads on my 2007 1200RT.
The Disk is made by a company called Viper and was...
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Last post by Reaper999
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:59 pm
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Last post by elephant8869
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:17 pm
fuel strip faulty
Replies: 7
by
adewhitmarsh »
Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:00 pm
Noticed today that the fuel gauge is reading empty & yellow warning triangle is on.i rang local BMW dealer (Gloucester uk) & have been quoted £175.00...
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Last post by Reaper999
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:49 am
Is Mahle the same as OEM parts
Replies: 27
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mattye »
Tue May 24, 2016 8:28 am
All,
Doing a search for service parts for 2014 RT wet head, and come across the Mahle brand stating it's OEM in some of its advertising material....
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:50 pm
BMW Warranty Madness...
Replies: 7
by
richardbd »
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:34 pm
So, RT goes in for 12k service. I've had it just under two years but it's a suspension recall reject, so is actually 2.5 years old and out of...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:21 pm
ESA , and calibration
Replies: 7
by
gothicman54 »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:52 pm
I have a 2008 R11200RT and was giving it my first DIY service, since it has the servise indicator I bought a GS911 as a mater of course ,...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:29 am
Smell of hot oil
Replies: 9
by
frogger »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:43 pm
I haven't had the RT long, but as soon as I got it, I put it in for the 24,000 mile service and everything due was done on it. However, I have...
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Last post by Duggie
Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:12 am
Service due warning light
Replies: 2
by
mhr43 »
Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:47 pm
Just fitted Clearwater Darla LED lights lights on my 2015 Rt1200 using Clearwater's "can opener". Fitting was fiddly, but I am delighted with...
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Last post by mhr43
Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:39 pm
Key fob marking headstock...
Replies: 41
by
richardbd »
Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:42 pm
Anybody else having the problem that the alarm/locking fob is marking the headstock on the RTLC?
More importantly, anybody found a solution?
I...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:07 pm
Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Replies: 25
by
richardbd »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:57 pm
Chaps,
My near-side pannier won't attach. The handle simply won't click down into place.
I suspect something isn't happening when I...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:54 pm
Final drive
Replies: 5
by
Hodge »
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:01 pm
Just arrived home after a nice ride out and started the usual cleaning when I noticed splashes of oil around the real wheel.
Nothing like an...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:42 pm
Exhaust Flap 2014 RT
Replies: 44
by
Casbar »
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:06 pm
Bike was at the dealer today, its done 6000 miles and is 2 months out of warranty although I do have the extended warranty. Sir your exhaust flap is...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:06 am
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Last post by guest3074
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:58 pm
seat foam
by
Hodge »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
has anyone removed the cover from the standard 1200rt 08 seat to re foam it. Looking at the cost of £24.00 it seams a cheap option with closed...
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Last post by Hodge
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
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