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r1200rt

  1. R

    BMW R1200RT '07 (K26) engine swap compatibility with BMW R1200ST (K28)

    Hi all, One of the timing chain guide rail broke in my '07 RT. The engine block is clocking 120.000km and I am thinking about swapping it by another one instead of changing the guide rail (which would require a huge amount of work and tools I don't have). I found a second hand engine block from...
  2. T

    Jesse Top Case on a R1200RT?

    Hi All: I just purchased a 2017 R1200RT and I'd like to get an aftermarket top case for it. I've always been a fan of the Jesse cases for their strength and overall looks. I'd like to install the 45 liter standard top case but unfortunately Jesse doesn't make a top case mounting bracket for the...
  3. gregkono

    2009 RT has intermittent cruise control failure.

    My 2009 has developed an annoying cruise control failure. Have had the bike for 7 years and put on 40k miles without failure. Now when the temp is below 70f, cruise refuses to engage (no 'set" light). If it should engage after multiple attempts (rare under 70F), it usually turns off after 5-10...
  4. S

    The slippery oil question

    After a long time with my 2005 R1200ST i just got my dream bike 2012 R1200RT! In the past I have always used 20W50 full synthetic oil in my ST but the previous owner of my new bike swears by the 15W50 BMW blend. The bike has 14K on it and I personally see no wrong with using the 20W50. Any...
  5. gregkono

    Fuel starvation at WOT on 2009 R1200RT

    Have noticed over the last 1-2k miles my RT(bike has 38k miles) has obvious fuel cut out under hard acceleration and wide open throttle. Runs fine otherwise, just annoying under passing conditions. Understand there is no "real" fuel filter, just a screen. Plan to replace it unless other ideas...
  6. G

    BMW R1200RT Radio compatibility

    2012 BMW R1200RT Radio compatibility Hello all! I have a 2012 Standard R1200RT that came without a radio,ESA, or heated seats. I was wondering if I could install a radio with out any issues. I was told that since my machine did not come with a radio, the main wiring harness would need to be...
  7. D

    2009 R1200RT Front Disc Hardware

    I have been having an intermittent knocking noise from the front wheel. Upon examining I discovered one of the rotors has a lot of slop and appears to have lost all the thrust washers. The washers look to be a 2 piece design but can't figure out how to separate the halves. Questions, 1...
  8. J

    Final Drive Temp

    Hi - how hot should the final drive get and still be in the normal range? Can you leave your hand on it? Can you leave it on it for a few seconds, 10 seconds, not at all? Has anyone done an IR measurement to see where it might be? Mine feels a tad hot, but I don't know where normal is...
  9. R

    Fuel pump issue puzzler-need collective wisdom!

    I have a 2007 Hexhead RT that chugs and stalls when fuel in tank reaches about 1/3 full. Has happened 3 times now, and always at the same fuel level mark. Refilling the tank seems to make it go away. I've already replaced the FPC with the new black powder coated one, and checked venting lines...
  10. S

    USB Music 2016 r1200rt

    I have loaded some music onto a thumb drive, connected the drive to my RT and selected USB. The screen say NO DATA. Do I have to format the drive in some way?
  11. czawade

    Riding The Icefields Parkway

    Although I live smack dab in the middle of the Canadian Prairies, where twisties are theoretical at best, I am lucky to be only a day's ride from one of the most picturesque roads in the world: the Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff, Alberta. Here are the good bits of me and my RT's trek...
    • czawade
    • Thread
    • glaciers icefields mountains r1200rt rockies
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Ride Reports
  12. zenwhipper

    First BMW bike for me

    Afternoon- I'm the proud new owner of an '16 R1200RT. This is my first BMW. I just spent eight years on an 2008 FJR but the bike was getting a bit long in the tooth. I wanted something a bit more in the area of accoutrements. Boy did I get it! Fantastic bike. Love the character of the Boxer...
  13. bmwgypzee

    engine serial number R1200 RT

    Does anyone know where to find the engine serial number on a 2010 R1200 RT, and is it necessary to remove any body panels to read it?
  14. KenDittrick

    Cross Canada Ride – Destination Salty Fog

    Introduction For several years I had been following the escapades of the Salty Fog Riding Rally (SFFR) in Nova Scotia/Cape Breton via the awesome ride reports written to the forum by Bob and Mary (tourunigo) from their home in Larrys River NS. The uniqueness of the Riders Rally really hit a...
  15. X

    Hello from North Carolina R1200RT-P

    My name is Tim and I bought a R1200RT-P. I bought it from an independent dealer who picked it up at an auction. I called the Police department that owned it and spoke to the sargent who was in charge of the traffic enforcement. I asked why would you get rid of a bike with only 13,500 miles on...
  16. N

    2015 Cross Country Ride - Round Trip?

    I am thinking about visiting a fellow rider in Connecticut this summer. So I'm thinking about and starting to plan a round trip cross country adventure that would start in Washington State and end in Washington State. This would be an epic trip across this great country and back. Here are my...
  17. T

    2007 R1200RT Rear Brake Caliper warm to the touch...

    Recently had a incident where I lost the rear-most caliper bolt on my 2007 R1200RT upon exiting the freeway. Applying rear brakes caused the caliper to rotate (forward or clockwise) and the brake pads to lock-up (squeezed unevenly) on the rotor... Scary moment but thank goodness I was traveling...
  18. Grover

    2006 R1200RT CB Removal

    I am looking for guidance on how to remove the J&M factory installed CB from my 2006 R1200RT. Do you have any resources or advice?
  19. Grover

    I trust my 2006 R1200RT

    I've owned a few bikes in my years of riding. Yamaha, Kawasaki, and BMW. For the BMWs, I've owned a 1996 R1100RT, worked as an officer on a 2004 R1150RT, and owned a 2007 R1200RT and now a 2006 R1200RT bought from a dealer here in Jacksonville 2 weeks ago. For all the complaints I tend to find...
    • Grover
    • Thread
    • r1150rt r1200rt reliability touring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Just Ridin'
  20. N

    Washington State ride videos

    Here are a few links to some ride videos in beautiful Washington state. 1. Forests to Sea Ride. 135 mi. Ride through forests and along the sea shores with a few stops in between. Thurston, Grays Harbor, and Mason Counties. 2:30 http://youtu.be/AZkLlkpf464 2. Rural Road Ride. 115 mi. Ride...
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