BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Silencer
Pivot silencer outwards
CAUTION Hot exhaust system
Risk of burn injury
- Do not touch a hot exhaust system.
- Place the motorcycle on its side stand on firm, level ground.
- Allow the silencer to cool.
- Remove front bolts 1 and washer 2.
- Remove the silencer cover 3.
- Detach bolt 1 from the clamp.
- Remove bolt 2 and lock washer 3.
- Turn silencer 4 clockwise and outwards.
Securing silencer
ATTENTION Tightening threaded fasteners to incorrect tightening torque
Damage, or threaded fasteners work loose
- Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
- Turn silencer 1 counter-clockwise until it is seated against the rear footrest bracket.
- Install washer 2 and screw 3.
- Push clamp 1 as far forward as possible and position it with the recess engaging the projection (arrow).
- Tighten the clamp.
- Place silencer cover 3 in position.
- Install screws 1 with washer 2 on front screw.
See also:
BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre, BMW Motorrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes. BMW Motorrad cannot assess the suitability or provide any guarantee of road safety for other tyres. BMW Motorrad recommends using only tyres tested by BMW Motorrad.
BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Lighting
Replacing bulb for low-beam headlight NOTICE The arrangements of the connectors and the light sources may differ from the following figures. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Remove cover 1 by turning it counter-clockwise to replace the bulb for the low-beam headlight. Disconnect plug 1. Disengage spring clip 1 and swing it aside. Remove bulb 2. Replace the defective bulb. Hold the bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Insert bulb 2, making sure that the tab is correctly positioned.