georgem Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Looking at a 2012 RT. Had a '98rt and went all try U it. Any pros and cons on a 2012? Still have to use the Stan tool during break bleeds? That kind of stuff? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I think the upgrade will amaze you and if you could bump it up two years, even more so! Pat Link to comment
Highway41 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Put 85K miles on a '10 and 28K on a '13 and both have been bullet proof. Outside of normal maintenance items, I've purchased only one valve shim. Easy to take the plastic off/on for maintenance. No special tools needed for brake/clutch bleeds. They seem to have none of the Hexhead issues like gas leaks or driveshaft failure. Wilbers or Ohlins shocks greatly improve the ride and handling. And there is no heat from radiators on your shins. I hope mine last the rest of my riding days. Link to comment
freetime2247 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 No issues with my 12RT over than recall on electronic stuff. Link to comment
georgem Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks all, I will be doing about 200 miles to the dealer wednesday, gotta check maintenance records and stuff before I spend the dollars. Link to comment
6speedTi Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 My 2012 has 52,000 miles. Usual maintenance servicing. Fluids brake bleed, pads that kind of routine maintenance. Plenty of power. Usual replacement of switch blocks under BMW recall campaign. Bike is a joy to ride. Link to comment
Doug_Baliko Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I bought my 2012 with about 3600 miles on the odometer. It now has 36000 miles. Nothing but normal maintenance and the replacement of the left and right switch gear under warranty. It has been bulletproof. Doug Link to comment
georgem Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 What is the switchblock recall? Link to comment
Hank R1200RT Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 BMW replaced the left and right switchgear for RTs about two years ago. There should be a thread somewhere. You will have to adjust to conventional turn signals. Good thing IMHO but many people hate the change. Link to comment
georgem Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Any additional issues with the water head? Weight go up? Maintenance? Link to comment
georgem Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks like the 2014 RT has several quirks I don't like. Maintenance reminder reset, that's 200 miles away in Houston. Hate to fide in Houston. Additional water system, water pump, radiater? 2012 looking better to me! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Any additional issues with the water head? Weight go up? Maintenance? Very few issues with the newer RTs, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say BMW nailed this one! Now admittedly, I don't have a ton of miles on my RT but I've been paying attention to the riders that have and I've not heard of any major problems. The 12 & 13 RTs are fine bikes with years of refinement so you won't go wrong either way. Now the 14s weight wait, yeah it's gonna go up a bit while your buddies catch up to you! Pat Link to comment
dirtrider Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks like the 2014 RT has several quirks I don't like. Maintenance reminder reset, that's 200 miles away in Houston. Hate to fide in Houston. Additional water system, water pump, radiater? 2012 looking better to me! Morning georgem The 2012 also has a service reminder to reset. But no real reason to HAVE TO reset it as it doesn't effect bike's performance in any way. The 2012 also has a radiator only it is an oil cooling radiator. Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 There is a excuse for everything and everyone. That is why BMW is building the Heritage series and continues building CamHead bikes. It may just be another year or two, before they start building a Heritage RT. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looking at a 2012 RT. Just for comparison... https://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/6012285593.html Pat Link to comment
georgem Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks all, I purchased a 2012 today, same scheme as the bike in the link TEWKS sent. 100= miles to get home. so far so good. now I have to try and figure out the radio as i received np manual. downloaded the owners manual, but it looks like the radio is a supplement!! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Great, good luck with it and post up some pics when you get a chance! Pat Link to comment
lkraus Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Congratulations! Audio manual here: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/services/manuals/manuals_main.html¬rack=1 Select "Accessories Manual" on the left. Then, on the right, scroll down and select "0440 - R1200RT (USA)" Link to comment
georgem Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Has anyone posted a alternate parts list for the 2012? Had one for the 98, things like oil filters and stuff. Link to comment
georgem Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Also want to see if anyone had a copy of a shop manual for the 2012 rt? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Familiar with JVB Productions? http://jimvonbaden.com/Camhead_R1200_2010-2013.html Pat Link to comment
georgem Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks Pat, it's on the way! Link to comment
Highway41 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Haynes publishes a service manual for the Camhead, #4925. Cheap print but excellent detail. Link to comment
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