Life with the RT has been great - few real problems once I managed to get the bike registered in the UK. I havent done a huge amount of miles as I built a Caterham 7 last year and its a toss up which one I go out and play on.
One problem I have had is wigth the fuel gauge - a known problem apparently on RT's. Last year the fuel guage was stuck on zero no matter how much fuel I put in it. I took it along to Sawbridgeworth BMW who fixed it, but as it was an imported bike it wasnt covered by the BMW manufacturers warrenty apparently. So I ended up with a bill for just over £200 (£80 parts and the rest labour) which was annoying.
Anyway last week I was heading back from a trip to Northampton to pick some leather up and the bike died on the motorway. I hadnt used the bike for a couple of weeks but the fuel guage was showing 3/4 full so I thought everything was OK. Well apparently not. The nice RAC man happened to have some fuel on board whjich was enough to get me to the next service station - what a fool I felt!!!
The bike is going back into Sawbridgeworth to have the fuel sender tape replaced under warrenty this time - apparently BMW parts have a 2 year warrenty - so we will see how long this lasts!!
Oh, that really felt bad. It really spoiled your fun enjoying your BMW1200RT.
Posted by: Projector Headlights | November 29, 2011 at 03:21 AM
That's unfortunate to hear about the fuel gauge. Hopefully it won't cause you too many headaches. The 1200RT is a sweet ride, so I hope you really get to enjoy it!
Posted by: BMW parts online | April 13, 2012 at 09:41 PM