BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Fitted an intercom to my HJC helmet today.Never ridden with one before, but VERY impressed with it.It has a built in FM radio, with great reception. Also phone calls work REALLY well. The wife couldn't tell I was on the bike, even with the flip front up at 40mph, she could hear no wind noise.I split...

Thanks for keeping the forum going. It's been a great help in getting used to my new bike.

DaygloDavid wrote: Would be interesting to know what quantity of fuel can be added when the bike runs out & stops.

So would I.. Can you test it for me and report back 

I got my 49lire 2nd hand, but in PERFECT condition. Well worth considering if you're lucky enough to find one.


Over ONE THOUSAND POUNDS for a box pm is just ridiculous.

Sorry, I mean vehicle manufacturer.


If for example, the tyres were the wrong size, or didn't meet manufactures speed rating for example, then you could lead yourself towards a declinature.

I work for an insurer. I've never heard of it, unless they don't meet the manufacturers requirement.

One issue with the Nautilus, is that you need to install it with no more than a 15 degree angle off vertical. I wonder how many people don't properly achieve this


I've been running mine for a number of years in all weathers, and never had a problem with it.

I fitted a Stebel Naulitus to my CB500, and will do the same to my newly acquired RT. Details of the CB500 fit ment are here:


http://www.cb500club.net/t2248-fitting- ... cb500-pics

I'm happy to be convinced that XCP is better, so if you see any comparison tests, please let me know.

I buy ACF50 in it's liquid form (not the spray cans). Then I spray it through a parafin gun, linked to my compressor. I've done all my bikes with it for years. It's the best rust preventer I've seen.


I have heard of XCP, and it's a bit cheaper than ACF, but I've yet to be convinced it's as good.

Sounds like it will keep you busy!


I would spray it all (apart from the tyres and brakes) with ACF50 whilst you have it apart.


Do you take the whole exhaust off, or just the end can?

It doesn't say so on the invoice I posted on page 1 of this thread, so I guess not.

So I think that saved you £28 on what I paid. Well done.

How much did you pay for the parts you supplied David?

It will be a great bike for someone. 

It's a shame my wife doesn't ride, or I'd buy it for her.