The Electrical system in general
Auxiliary lights and warranty!
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by
sakm »
Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:23 pm
I have today discovered an issue with my BMW supplied auxiliary lights
One of them is pretty slow to respond in that when you turn the lights on it...
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Last post by sakm
Sun Feb 05, 2023 4:34 pm
Lithium battery transition
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by
Marvin2Shoes »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:13 pm
2011 RT.... Has anyone had any luck finding a lithium compatible regulator /rectifier for this year model as 2013 onward seems to be well catered for?
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Last post by David.
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:43 am
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Last post by sakm
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:37 pm
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Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:30 pm
Fogging in the Instrument Cluster
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by
huskyfan »
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:09 am
I am new to the forum. I have a 2005 R1200RT. Within the instument cluster I have a hazing/fogging over the center instument panel. The speedo and...
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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:29 pm
Batteries - once again...
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by
Ed Harley »
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:50 pm
So my 2013 appears to need a new battery as the old Exide Gel feels a bit 'slow' even in the summer.
I was looking at different alternatives and my...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:13 pm
Poll of Battery Make Fitted
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David. »
Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:27 pm
Which battery manufacture's make have you got fitted to your RT.
If BMW OEM, it's likely to be Exide, if not please post accordingly, thank you.
If...
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Last post by David.
Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:58 pm
No power/No prime to fuel pump 09' R1200RT-P
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by
SD1 »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:38 pm
OK, on my second RT-P and seems to also have a fuel system issue. The pump in the bike DOES NOT prime when the key is switched on. I have a brand new...
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Last post by SD1
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:00 pm
AMBIENT TEMPERTURE SENSOR
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by
09bmwrt »
Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:40 am
Ambient temp sensor stopped working. All you see now on the screen is ---F. Sometimes the temp will show on the screen but will show 146 F and start...
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Last post by David.
Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:11 pm
R1200RT - Dangling electrical wire?
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by
tngarren »
Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:52 pm
2016 R1200RT. I found this electrical component hanging in the fairing, near the front forks, above the front fender. Does anyone recognize it, what...
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Last post by tngarren
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:21 pm
EWS
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by
Cornwall »
Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:41 pm
So my previously totally reliable 2008 R1200RT has now let me down. Initially the fault manifested itself by the bike cutting out whilst riding, as...
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Last post by sakm
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:11 pm
No ignition
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Adrian Cromey »
Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:50 pm
Hi, new to this forum, I hope I'm sending this to the right place.
I have a 2014 r1200rt, great bike until a few months ago when the ignition...
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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:48 pm
Extra brake lamp.
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by
Doctor T »
Sun Jan 23, 2022 6:16 pm
Hi, I want to fit an extra brake lamp under the number plate. It's a 2007 model. The lamp is LED and am thinking of tapping into the rear light...
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Last post by michaelc2710
Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:00 pm
Bulbs
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Doctor T »
Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:47 pm
Do Cambus error-free LED bulbs really work in our bikes?. I thinking of changing my stop, tail, and indicator bulbs. Am thinking of the change as...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:03 am
Aux power sockets
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by
Dreadnought »
Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:46 pm
Evening all,
Admittedly I'm new to this whole BMW lark and a few things are different but what heck do you use the Aux Power Sockets for, and the...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:29 pm
Alternator Belt
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by
matgriff »
Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:59 am
Hi all. I'm doing a full service on my 2005 1200RT, so I decided to replace the alternator belt.
Looking for the correct replacement I found...
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Last post by David.
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:54 pm
Trickle charging
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by
Dreadnought »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:40 pm
Evening all,
Can a 2018 R1200RT be trickle charged directly to the battery, only asking as I've seen one or two comments that canbus systems wont...
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Last post by yorkie
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:31 am
Battery terminal size
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by
Dreadnought »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:48 am
Morning All,
Does anyone know the battery terminal size (assuming 6mm or 8mm) for a 2018 bike as I'd like to fit a CTek charger remote connection...
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Last post by Dreadnought
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:45 am
Top case connection
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by
Myveetwin »
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:26 pm
Hi all - the top case connector on my recently acquired bike is clipped just beneath the box rather than under the passenger seat as shown in the...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:18 pm
NGK MAR8B-JDS Spark Plugs (Twin Cam)
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by
David. »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:48 am
At 12,000 miles, I will be changing the Spark Plugs on my 2012 Twin Cam.
BMW want £12.13 each, however, OPIE do the Plugs for £8.61 each (4 pack),...
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Last post by David.
Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:07 pm
I am looking for a plug
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by
Randyjaco »
Thu Jun 30, 2022 3:22 am
I am looking for the 10 pin round connector (red indicator inside) that connects to the top case wiring harness for a 2017 R1200RT...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:18 pm
Camhead software updates?
by
Ed Harley »
Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:50 pm
I was wondering if there has been any software updates for these camheads afterwards?
Everything works OK but would be interested to know before...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:50 pm
Clutch switch / kickstand
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by
Dartman340ta »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:26 pm
I stalled in town at a light ..pulled the clutch in push the button both nothing put it neutral starts .. now can you start it in gear or is this a...
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Last post by Dartman340ta
Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:52 am
what amp hr is it?
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by futterweasel » Tue Jul 05, 2022 3:59 pm
Hi, is the battery in the attached picture 14AH or 16AH?
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Last post by David.
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:51 pm
Latest in low beam bulbs
by
temesvar »
Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:29 am
Just noticed both low beam bulbs are burned out. Have replaced the factory with HID bulbs. Much brighter, and had them for 7 years at least, so no...
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Last post by temesvar
Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:29 am
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