Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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Last post by Spencert231
Mon May 11, 2015 6:53 am
Shell Motorcycle Oil
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Levisp »
Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:51 pm
Understand that BMW Motorcycles are going over to Shell as their OEM oil for 2015. As far as I can see Shell don't at the moment have a 5W40 oil spec...
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Last post by markradtke17
Sun May 03, 2015 1:55 pm
Timing Cover - Screws & Washers
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David. »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:31 am
I'd like to replace the original (now corroded after 3 years) Timing Cover Screws & Washers on my 2012 Twin Cam RT.
The BMW Part No. is 07 12 9 905...
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Last post by David.
Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:25 pm
Headlamp Bulbs
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stelyn »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:19 pm
Hi, anyone know what type of Bulbs are fitted as standard in the `air cooled' Bikes ( 2012 ) I know they are...
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Last post by richardbd
Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:50 pm
Tyre Icon on Dash
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by guest2360 » Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:51 pm
Has anybody had the tyre Icon come up on the dash but the tyre pressures are OK. This is on a 2008 RT. Think there are batteries in the sensors...
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Last post by David.
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:48 pm
central locking doesn't lock side cases
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Earle A »
Thu Apr 02, 2015 1:47 am
I had the side cases off my 14 RT, and now they don't lock with the central locking for some reason. Glove compartments lock and unlock. Any...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:20 am
Width
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Dogbreath »
Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:21 pm
quick query,
If the mirrors fit through a gap in the traffic whilst filtering will the panniers fit too? Or is the bike wider at the rear?
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Last post by Spencert231
Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:21 pm
weird rear brake pulsing
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slowvet »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:44 am
I've noticed lately while applying both brakes the rear feels like it's pulsing/chatter. I've always been a both brakes at the same time kinda...
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Last post by Chad
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:41 am
HID bulbs fit and or supply ?
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beemerbaz »
Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:07 pm
Does anyone know of someone near to the East Midlands that supplies and fits HID bulbs / Kits.
I have a dip bulb out and am desperate to get it...
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Last post by beemerbaz
Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:27 am
Stalling issues
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slowvet »
Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:46 pm
For the second time in a month and a half my '11 rt has stalled, flamed out while coasting up to a stop sign to make a right hand turn. Weird....
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Last post by David.
Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:55 am
Tupperware removal, R1200RT LC
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SweRT »
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:30 am
Saw that JVB has posted a video, how to remove some of the Tupperware from the RT LC
Credits to Jim Van Baden for this kind of service C:-)...
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Last post by Levisp
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:48 am
VOSA - Vehicle Recalls
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David. »
Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:18 pm
The VOSA - Vehicle Recalls site, may be helpful.
I can remember having a brake line recall on a 2007 model.
The VIN No. of my bike was in the...
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Last post by beemerbaz
Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:52 pm
Thousands of BMWs need fuel fix ?
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stelyn »
Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:10 pm
Hi All, read the below article ( pasted ) from the MCN Magazine, this will not affect later Bikes, but some of us have the earlier...
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Last post by David.
Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:29 pm
Burning Rubber Smell
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guhlly »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:44 pm
2005 R1200RT, 51,500 miles:
While at idle on my most recent rides I've noticed a burning rubber smell but can't find its origin. There are no...
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Last post by guest2360
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:58 pm
ABS Modulator issue
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by
R1200rtPete »
Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:42 pm
Hi there. I'm new to this forum. I have a r1200rt on a 2006 plate. I have the dreaded abs problem. I have done extensive testing on the...
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Last post by 7vwh
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:13 pm
R1200 RT 2007 Headlight assy
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gatesy »
Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:13 pm
Hi all, this plea is a bit of a long shot.
I'm in the process of Frenchifying the above model and will have need of a complete assy but dipping to...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:20 pm
Service light - switch off
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gatesy »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:50 am
I have bought a 2007 SE and it has the light on. I intend to do my own servicing as I previously owned two GSs so am familiar with the model. Does...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:45 pm
Dash
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gatesy »
Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:29 pm
I need to change the electronic dash on a 2007 R1200RT SE from miles to kilometres. Simple on my Honda but no mention of how in BMW riders handbook....
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:21 pm
STEAMED UP DASH
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by guest2360 » Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:43 pm
On of the persistent problems on the K1600s was the way the dash would steam up at any temperature lower than 10c. The (cure) was a new seal on the...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:25 pm
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Last post by Maz12
Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:20 pm
Headlight bulbs
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by
stever1 »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:03 pm
1 bulb blew, so I thought i'll replace them both !!!. What a mess about, in the end I removed the fairing side panels to make it easier to reach in....
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Last post by guest2383
Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:49 am
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