Recent content by MilwDave

They are CNC machined from billet aluminum and then the background is powder coated.

I used a gentleman named Klaus who is also n Facebook. I am very happy with his work.

The stuff I use is citrus based and won’t harm painted surfaces. I’ve been using it for years without a single issue.

I’ll soak them with Goo Gone before I attempt to remove them.

I watched that video and I can tell you mine are attached much more securely than what he shows. I attempted using the same nylon pry tool and they didn’t budge.

You can leave the catalyst and flapper (fin?) by leaving the headpipes intact. The mufflers are a simple removal and you can modify or replace them without any emissions concerns.

Can anyone tell me how they went about removing the tank badges? Mine seem to be attached pretty securely.

I installed the new front fender. My two year journey is complete and the R18 is a finished project.

There is a clown for every seat.

You’ll never pull a dent out of one of those mufflers. The metal is far too thick. I’d start keeping an eye on eBay for a replacement. There are plenty of takeoffs out there. I know a guy that had two sets with zero miles on them.

I took one look at the uncovered fuse box on my R18 and said to myself WTF? It seemed to me that electrical component corrosion is only a matter of time on these bikes.

Do you have any pictures of this supposed damage? Because it sounds like someone who doesn’t want to deal with the hassle and potential mess from mounting and dismounting tires with beads.

I have been using the beads in all of my bikes for over thirty years now. I have read all the negative comments and I don’t buy any of them. My tire life is exceptional, my wheels are not scarred by weights and they never go out of balance.

I’m going to powder coat these as well. I’m just waiting for the third emblem for the breastplate to arrive.

I ordered those titanium emblems and they were unable to produce them. They offered aluminum, brass and titanium. I ended up getting chrome plated steel. Not at all what I expected.