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Findings: 2021 R1250RT

Last post by dpickens « Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:52 pm
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by TexasCountry » Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:05 pm

The first week has passed with my new RT and over the first 250 miles I can report that;

1. The indicated speed on the TFT is consistently...

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Last post by dpickens
Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:52 pm
Brentuning ECU Tuning

Last post by RockyGlide « Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:20 pm

by RockyGlide » Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:20 pm

If you have tuned your ECU with the Brentuning system are you happy with it & did you have any issues?

I have a 2018 R1200RT that I'm considering...

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Last post by RockyGlide
Fri Jan 21, 2022 6:20 pm
2015 r1200rt exhaust pop.

Last post by Stu « Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:59 pm
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by Ducati2 » Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:34 pm

I know I may get plenty of members to tell me to just go back to stock can, but here goes..
2015 r1200rt, installed a GPR (nice little Italian item)...

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Last post by Stu
Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:59 pm
Anyone improved on RTlc air filter yet?

Last post by TexasCountry « Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:20 pm
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by RTeousJohn » Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:03 pm

When I ran an R1100s a huge improvement in torque was cheaply made by fitting a massive K&N air filter meant for a truck.
I had already run...

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Last post by TexasCountry
Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:20 pm
How to tell if you need new shocks

Last post by David. « Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:28 am
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by Mrussell16 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:32 pm

Hello all. I am a new member who just purchased my first BMW motorcycle. I bought a fixer upper that has been crashed (mostly fairing damage). The...

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Last post by David.
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:28 am
Front disc rattle

Last post by RTeousJohn « Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:40 pm
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by Nick Evans » Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:43 pm

Hello all. I have a 2009 RT with about 34k on the clock. I have noticed that one of the front discs can be moved a bit when you pull on it. I does...

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Last post by RTeousJohn
Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:40 pm
Lambda/O2 Sensors

Last post by David. « Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:25 pm
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by David. » Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:12 pm

Wanting to understand how Lambda/O2 sensors work and how the air/fuel ratio is monitored, did some research and came up with a couple of videos....

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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:25 pm
Indicators (Turn Signals)

Last post by bicyclenut « Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:22 pm
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by gogs01 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:28 pm

I have owned a 2008, 2010, 2013 and (currently) a 2016 (2017MY) R1200RT.
Therefore, I should know the answer to the question I'm going to ask, but my...

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Last post by bicyclenut
Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:22 pm
Brake pedal lowering

Last post by daverj « Thu May 23, 2019 7:51 pm
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by daverj » Thu May 23, 2019 5:04 pm

I have lowered pegs on my 1250 RT but have run out of adjustment on the brake pedal and it is still too high, so do I try to bend the original or is...

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Last post by daverj
Thu May 23, 2019 7:51 pm
RTLC Remapped

Last post by slparry « Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:41 pm
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by Pope » Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:03 pm
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Had my RTLC Remapped by Hilltop MC in Leicestershire yesterday….and…..i’m very pleased with the result.
More usable power and torque through the...
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Last post by slparry
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:41 pm
Ulez compliance

Last post by milleplod « Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:12 pm
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by Harlequin » Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:18 pm

hi all

Only just found out about this when selling the bike.

Does anybody know if the 2007 is ULEZ compliant?

Thanks, Mike

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Last post by milleplod
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:12 pm
fuel filter replacement?

Last post by gary45 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:42 pm
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by Jimswethead » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:23 pm

Has anyone changed the fuel filter on a 2016 RT?
The CD manual doesn't include it and BMW parts doesn't list it either.

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Last post by gary45
Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:42 pm
ECU Removal for remap - TC

Last post by David. « Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:45 am
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by mack62 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:18 pm

Has anyone run into instructions or have removed the ECU on a Twin Cam? I am thinking to use the postal Hilltop remap service but am not sure...

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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:45 am
Anyone tried an AC Schnitzer silencer?

Last post by mack62 « Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:15 pm
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by mack62 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:11 am

This is the one I am looking at.

There don't seem to be a lot of choices for the Twin Cams. My push bike fell over in the garage...

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Last post by mack62
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:15 pm
2013 RT performance upgrades

Last post by beemerboy9 « Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:11 pm
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by PKLA1 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:42 pm

New to the streetbike world. Bought a used 2013 RT. Really like the bike, handles really well!
Been riding 2 stroke dirtbikes for years, missing the...

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Last post by beemerboy9
Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:11 pm
Remus headers and slip on

Last post by Gee-Bee « Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:21 pm
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by Poddy » Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:46 pm
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Hi guys
I have a 2015 of which I plan tomorrow to pick up a full Remus system which bypasses the cat so what remapping will I need

Cheers
Poddy...
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Last post by Gee-Bee
Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:21 pm
1600 GT Mirrors on a RT?

Last post by T6pilot « Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:58 pm
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by Millman » Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:22 pm

Anybody out there try putting GT mirrors on their RT? I've seen mirrors added to the handlebars but wonder if you could add them to the front...

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Last post by T6pilot
Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:58 pm
Engine performance and smoothness.

Last post by Sprintgull « Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:48 pm
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by Millman » Sat May 06, 2017 5:04 am

Hi everyone. I have just about 600 miles on my 16. Does performance increase and does the engine smooth out after a fear thousand miles? ...

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Last post by Sprintgull
Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:48 pm
Engine rattle.

Last post by mentalrental « Wed May 03, 2017 8:22 am
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by mentalrental » Tue May 02, 2017 2:01 pm

Apologies as I may have already posted this all be it the wrong section.
2006 RT with 25000 miles starts from cold with no problem or undue noise but...

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Last post by mentalrental
Wed May 03, 2017 8:22 am
New MTC Exhaust for the Earlier R1200RT's

Last post by Reaper999 « Sat Dec 17, 2016 3:59 pm
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by Reaper999 » Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:28 pm

Now before I go any further, I know this won't be of interest to some but others who dislike the look and sound of the standard exhaust like myself,...

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Last post by Reaper999
Sat Dec 17, 2016 3:59 pm
Flat spot

Last post by gogs01 « Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:45 pm
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by Poddy » Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:04 am

Hi guys
After adding the Remus Headers now it appears that I have developed a flat spot, anyone had this and fitted a PC5 or something ?

2015 LC...

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Last post by gogs01
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:45 pm
2008 valve tdc

Last post by David. « Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:32 pm
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by Hodge » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:04 pm

I am about to do a valve check/adjust and have watched a couple of vids but....

I have seen the straw method. just stick it in the plug hole...

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Last post by David.
Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:32 pm
Dynamic ESA Question

Last post by Rwslater « Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:36 pm
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by Rwslater » Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:23 pm

I have a 2015 1200RT with the Dynamic ESA. I ride around one up without the top case, just the two side cases. They are usually empty....

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Last post by Rwslater
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:36 pm
Shell V Power Nitro + fuel

Last post by Casbar « Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:15 pm
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by stelyn » Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:41 pm

Any comments /observations on Shells V Power Nitro + ( rated 99 octane) as opposed to the standard 95 grade. Is it `really'...

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Last post by Casbar
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:15 pm
LC Auto assist gear shift

Last post by richardbd « Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:11 pm
Replies: 19
by Steveeung » Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:54 pm
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Got my LC (LE) back today after a software re-map to fix a charging problem and noticed the gear shift auto assist was really ropey. Was asked to put...
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Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:11 pm

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