MKL’s 2019 BMW R1250RT Chronicles (August 2023 – Current)
March 5, 2024 – 13,963 Miles: About 350 miles out of New Orleans, the front brakes locked up again! I limped the bike with no front brakes to Cross Country Cycle in Metuchen NJ, and they identified the root cause as the front brake lever hitting the throttle connector at the master cylinder, not allowing the piston to retract and function correctly. They replaced the compromised brake components under warranty, and reflushed the system with new fluid.
- 34118526575 BMW Brake Rotor with Rivet Installed (2x – Warranty)
- 34117700989 BMW Countersunk Brake Screw Installed (10x – Warranty)
- 34118548028 BMW Front Pads Installed (2x – Warranty)
March 2, 2024 – 12,666 Miles: En route from Texas to the east coast, the front brakes suddenly locked up. Moto Julia BMW in New Orleans, LA diagnosed the problem to incorrectly installed retainer clips and a required brake bleed.
February 6, 2024 – 12,006 Miles: The RT got its wiring cleaned up and some new accessories for review installed.
- Dunlop RoadSmart 3 Rear Tire Installed
- Hella Dual-Horns Installed
- Wunderlich 31040201 Bar Risers Installed
- InView2 Aux Helmet Brake / Signal Light Installed
- Corbin BMW-R12RT-14-E Dual Tour Saddle Installed
- Wunderlich 21082002 Instrument Visor Installed
- Clearwater Darlas transferred over from 2020 BMW R1250GS
- Ilium Works 27-100 Versatile Highway pegs transferred over from 2020 BMW R1250GS
January 27, 2024 – 11,987 Miles: The RT received a full 12K and the warranty recall on the original Hayes brakes to be replaced with Brembos.
- 12K Service Performed Including Software Update
- Ilium Works 30-600 Adjustable Rear Brake Lever Installed
- Werks Quiet Ride Windshield Installed
- Yuasa YTX20CH-BS Battery Installed
- 34118556253 BMW / Brembo Left Brake Caliper Installed (Warranty)
- 34118556254 BMW / Brembo Right Brake Caliper Installed (Warranty)
- 34118548028 BMW Front Pads Installed (2x – Warranty)
- 34118535158 BMW Brake Attachment Kit Installed (2x – Warranty)
- 07119963072 BMW Seal Ring Installed (4x – Warranty)
October 16, 2023 – 10,743 Miles:
- Complete XPEL Paint Protection Film Installed
September 18, 2023 – 9,836 Miles: The Shift-Cam R1250RT rolls home, and farkling commences immediately. After almost 200,000 miles on my three prior RTs, I know exactly what needs to be done to set this bike up to my liking. We’ll see what else needs to change as the miles start accumulating.
- MachineArt Moto Avant_LC Fender Extender installed
- Aeroflow Headlight Cover installed
- Motoequip RK-18 Black 3M Reflective Vinyl Tape Kit for BMW System Cases (rear)
- Motoequip RK-19 Black 3M Reflective Vinyl Tape Kit for 49L BMW Top Case
- Grip Puppies Grip Covers installed
- Wunderlich Mirror Adapter (2x) installed
- Wunderlich Stalk Mirror (2x) installed
- Suburban Machinery DL3N Driver’s Footpeg Relocation Kit installed
- Clearwater Sevinas transferred over from 2020 BMW R1250GS
- Clearwater Ericas transferred over from 2020 BMW R1250GS
- Rowe Electronics PDM60 transferred over from 2020 BMW R1250GS
