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Poll of Battery Make Fitted

Last post by David. « Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:58 pm
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by 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

Last post by SD1 « Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:00 pm
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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
Batteries - once again...

Last post by David. « Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:53 pm
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by Ed Harley » Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:50 pm
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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 David.
Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:53 pm
Lithium battery transition

Last post by David. « Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:14 am
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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.
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:14 am
AMBIENT TEMPERTURE SENSOR

Last post by David. « Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:11 pm
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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?

Last post by tngarren « Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:21 pm
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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

Last post by sakm « Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:11 pm
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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

Last post by David. « Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:48 pm
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by 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.

Last post by michaelc2710 « Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:00 pm
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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

Last post by Steve398 « Sat Nov 19, 2022 10:03 am
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by 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

Last post by Marvin2Shoes « Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:29 pm
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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

Last post by David. « Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:54 pm
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by matgriff » Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:59 am
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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

Last post by yorkie « Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:31 am
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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

Last post by Dreadnought « Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:45 am
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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

Last post by Marvin2Shoes « Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:18 pm
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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)

Last post by David. « Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:07 pm
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by David. » Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:48 am
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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

Last post by Randyjaco « Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:18 pm
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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?

Last post by Ed Harley « Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:50 pm

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

Last post by Dartman340ta « Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:52 am
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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?

Last post by David. « Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:51 pm
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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

Last post by temesvar « Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:29 am

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
Dash panel bulbs

Last post by Doctor T « Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:47 pm
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by Doctor T » Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:44 pm

Just noticed the bulbs on the rev-counter side of the clocks seem a little dim. Are these bulbs replaceable or do i need to solder new chips in?.

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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:47 pm
Denali cable route

Last post by burridge01 « Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:03 am
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by burridge01 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:54 pm

In the process of fitting a set of under mirror Danali fog lights and can't work out where the cable from the lights feed through to the splitter...

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Last post by burridge01
Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:03 am
2007 RT accessory socket problem

Last post by David. « Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:50 am
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by Doctor T » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:39 pm

I tested my heated vest today in the rear accessory socket and it works fine. The power draw is just over 5Amp well within the 10A rating. The...

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Last post by David.
Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:50 am
Unused electrical connector under left side fairing

Last post by Graham88 « Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:02 pm
Replies: 15
by timskloss » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:16 am
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I just got my very first RT (2017) and joined this forum. When I was replacing the air filter (yes, THAT was fun!) I noticed an unused...
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Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:02 pm

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