Got any questions about the BMW's R1200RT/R1250RT's onboard audio, Bluetooth or the Electrical system?
Denali Lights
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Have i bought a money pit »
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:24 pm
Hi all. Does anyone know of a business or a person in the west midlands area of England that can work on, supply and fit anything to do with Denali...
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Last post by Have i bought a money pit
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:43 pm
Lower cost driving light option
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Beameroz »
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:03 am
I have just fitted LED driving lights to my RT and believe my solution may be of help to other forum members. I should point out that before deciding...
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Last post by Levisp
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:59 am
What are these?
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Doctor T »
Fri Feb 04, 2022 3:47 pm
Found this in the right-hand side of the fairing. Seems to have a throttle cable and a load of wires going into a box. What is this?.
The other thing...
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Last post by jackronner
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:48 pm
How do I switch off headlights.
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Copmeister »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:22 pm
I'm reliably told that using the turn signal switch, I can turn off the headlights whilst engine is running. Any instructions please ?
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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:35 am
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Last post by Boxflyer
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:53 pm
2006 1200RT CANBUS or Fuseblock?
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ralphbarnes »
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:49 pm
Hello everyone. I just got back into BMWs with the purchase of my 2006 BMW R1200RT. I am looking to put a GPS (Garmin Zumo), Sirius XM, Sound Bomb,...
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Last post by hammo
Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:44 am
Battery Charger - Back Current
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David. »
Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:48 am
Found this in the BMW Motorrad battery charger instructions, Back current:
"If the charger is connected to the battery but not to the mains, a low...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:47 am
Battery Chargers
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David. »
Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:16 am
From the "Charging" thread, how about a poll to identify the most popular battery charger used by RT owners.
I think I know what the answer is...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:34 am
Changing battery.
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mentalrental »
Tue May 02, 2017 1:54 pm
2006 RT. Not sure of the age of my battery, looks to have been on the bike a while. Currently fitted is a Varta 19ah 170amp, It has never let me...
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Last post by David.
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:18 pm
Battery Discharge Rates
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David. »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 4:33 am
Excluding Li-ion, there are Wet Flooded, AGM and GEL type batteries for RT's. OEM fit for both Hexheads and Camheads is a GEL type battery. From what...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:55 am
Battery Tender
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ScottC »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
Hi I did a search for which type of battery tender to get for 2006rt. Didn’t find out which one people have most success with.
Thanks in advance
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:46 am
Kick stand switch
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paulgelineau »
Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:34 pm
Had an issue with the bike not wanting to start. Thought it was the kick stand switch and so replaced it. Bike starts now in all modes:...
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Last post by futterweasel
Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:58 am
Top box brake light
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Fourbears »
Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:51 am
I am thinking of fitting the high level brake light to my top box but can’t justify the cost of a new one. Anyone know of a used one for sale?...
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Last post by Fourbears
Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:51 am
Charging 1250s by Aux Socket
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Casbar »
Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:14 pm
We have been having problems with batteries going flat on a couple of our 1250RTs. Apparently BMW have a software issue that they know about, but no...
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Last post by Casbar
Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:14 pm
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Last post by David.
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:34 am
R1200RT wiring diagram
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elecauto »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:17 pm
Hello,
I need the wiring diagram, at least engine control system wiring diagram, for a R1200RT of the 2015.
I have fault code 21F602 and I want to...
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Last post by elecauto
Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:44 pm
2017 Low beam bulb blown
by
smileymiley »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:23 pm
Well just spent a lovely 4 1/2 hours partially stripping the front of the bike to change the bulb which blew yesterday. Couldn't quite get to change...
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Last post by smileymiley
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:23 pm
R1200RT LC upgrade speakers
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yellowjacket »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:28 pm
Does anyone out there know of a better speaker for the RT LC ? I like the radio at times but would really like to have more sound at higher speeds. I...
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Last post by PeteM
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:31 am
Factory Fog lights
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Stevespatrol »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:47 pm
I’m after some info on what the different colour wires are on the factory fog lights on a 2015RT.
Any info would be great thanks.
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Last post by Stu
Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:17 pm
2015 RT-P Horn.
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Stevespatrol »
Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:30 am
When I bought the bike a few months back the horn was working through a EzyCan setup. One day it stopped working and the lights stopped working on...
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:52 am
Handlebar Combination Switches
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by
Our Gee »
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:35 am
Hello all,
Our 2012 Twincam RT has just had it's third replacement nearside Handlebar Combination Switch fitted. The first switch failed (cruise...
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:08 am
Optimate 4-CANBUS.. or
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Arnes RT »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:47 am
Hello,
I'm a newby here and have a simple question about battery maintainers. My question is: 'Is there something special' about using a special...
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Last post by Arnes RT
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:09 pm
Heated seat working?
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Fourbears »
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:12 pm
I have just bought a 2016 LC which has Wunderlich seats. Both are heated but how can you tell if they are actually working? I tried the rider seat...
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Last post by Fourbears
Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:50 pm
Radio cut in and out
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edwardgwright »
Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:55 pm
So I just bought a 2006 R 1200 RT, well the radio comes on and plays for about a minute then a speaker will fade out then the other and then no...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:22 pm
Headlight Replacement
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paulgelineau »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:59 pm
While the lights on my 2015 R1200RT are bright, the headlight doesn't last too long. I'm tired of scraping my hands tryin to replace it....
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Last post by Kim_Y
Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:21 pm
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