The Official RT Thread

[longjt]

Zerk, the pre '07 rt's brake flush is a little complicated but I've seen it done at wrenching get togethers. It's doable.

[Spat]

I just posted up over on FleaMarket my 2003 RT, I'd like to get 7500 for the bike
26k on the clock and it's in pretty good shape. I am the 1st owner.

[fyrfytr]

How often does the alternator belt need to be changed?

[Huzband]

Originally Posted by fyrfytr

How often does the alternator belt need to be changed?

Every 36k is recommended, but YMMV.

[fyrfytr]

Originally Posted by Huzband

Every 36k is recommended, but YMMV.

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Thanks.

[Huzband]

Originally Posted by XTrooper

My first BMW motorcycle, it's a 2009 R1200RT.

Here's a list of mods and accessories I've added on it since I bought it new last October.

Fuzeblock FZ-1 fuse block
Ilium Works shift lever extension
Ilium Works side stand foot
Suburban Machinery rider foot peg lowering kit
Touratech brake lever extension
Touratech cylinder head guards
Touratech/Kahedo rider and passenger heated seats
West Tool & Design windshield support arms
ZTechnik VStream windshield
RKA pannier liners
Remus HexaCone titanium slip-on muffler

You done good, son.

[JADM]

I have a 2003 rt that I got last year and I have made a few improvements.

one thing I was looking for was black reflective tape
for the bags (silver stuff looks ugly)
the onlu place I can find it is on amazon for an
Outrageous price.(almost $30)

does any one know of a cheaper sorce for this ...

[Spat]

I think this is the stuff that is almost undectable during the day but very reflctable at night.
http://www.aerostich.com/adhesive-3m...eflective.html

[JADM]

I found what I was looking for
3M Scotchlite Black Reflective Vinyl Tape

Kit RK-99
Two 8" x 11" sections of 3M Scotchlite Black Reflective Vinyl Tape for the Do-It-Yourselfer. 176 square inches.
for $16
http://www.motoequip.com/RK.htm
thank you for the help
don

[fyrfytr]

DIY

http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...og&style=DE181

http://www.galls.com/style.html?asso...og&style=DE183

[XTrooper]

Originally Posted by Huzband

You done good, son.

Thanks, Danny. I'm enjoying it a lot!

[Hondo]

I ordered a set of these Moto-Techniques Bar Risers for my 2003 R1150RT from A&S BMW - $79.92 shipped -

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=1596

These are really nice risers and very easy to install.

Here are the risers in the bag. They are clear anodized aluminum and come with stainless steel cap screws -



Here are the bars before installation -



You simply remove the bar from the tree and install the riser with the original cap screws -



then install the bar to the riser with the included screws - (I used some blue locktite)



Here is a comparison shot -



And the stock photo of both risers installed (from the A&S website - I forgot to take this pic)



I could only do a brief ride with the risers installed, but I could easily feel a more relaxed riding position. I'll report back after I get a few miles on them -

[Spat]

Sold to a local inmate, have fun my friend

Originally Posted by Spat

I just posted up over on FleaMarket my 2003 RT, I'd like to get 7500 for the bike
26k on the clock and it's in pretty good shape. I am the 1st owner.

[fyrfytr]

After work today, geared up, went out to the bike. Bike cranked and cranked and finally was able to coax it to start. Just went out to go to the local drive in for bike night, and now it cranks and doesn't even try to fire.

Have to check for spark and fuel. Anything go bad on a regular basis I should check first?

It's a 2003 r 1150rt, btw.

Thanks in advance.

[fyrfytr]

Just tested for spark and it fired on just the right cylinder