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  1. Noelpolar

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Just bought a exhaust flapper flapper module that has a 3 way switch to operate the exhaust flap from the handle bars... open/closed/normal...... https://mototrack.com.au/exhaust-servo-eliminator-switchable-bmw-ese-sw-bm1.html These seem new to the market,,,,, maybe nice for comimg and going...
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    Fwiw.... you can now buy a exhaust flapper flapper module that has a 3 way switch to operate the exhaust flap from the handle bars... open/closed/normal...... https://mototrack.com.au/exhaust-servo-eliminator-switchable-bmw-ese-sw-bm1.html
  3. Noelpolar

    Odd rear brake pad wear

    When replacing the rear brake pads.... does one go and do several hard "rear brake only" stops to bake/cure the new pads?
  4. Noelpolar

    2020/21 First Edition with few miles / known issues ?

    Simple rear preload...... way too complex for the average youtuber though.....
  5. Noelpolar

    2020/21 First Edition with few miles / known issues ?

    With the two models you are interested in.... the major issues most come up against is the suspension (harsh) and seat comfort/position. Both these things can be sorted if needed, if one has the will/$. In some markets (I'm Australian based) the early models did not come with cruise...
  6. Noelpolar

    Hornig Crash Bars Lean Angle

    I have them... no scraping issues (best photo I have showing peg/bar height) ..... I run a +20mm wilbers rear shock and rarely scrape pegs these days.... only occasionally when doing a tight U turn where you "put the bike down" leaving your body more upright..... normally I lean in leaving...
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    Our 2021 BMW R-18 First Edition has Catastrophic Failure

    I "trust" the tax office to find me..... that's about it.... oh, and I'll leave my armour in my jacket (Fortnine reference)
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    Shifted 1.Gear without Clutch by Mistake

    Mmm.... I wouldn't stand near any open windows from, say the 2nd floor or higher, just in case you forget to use the stairs.... and stay off any roofs.
  9. Noelpolar

    New member - 1st Post

    Welcome to the forum. Keep in mind this forum can be quite USA focussed.... the riding conditions/practises can be quite different in different places and most of us are living our own personal experience which can be miss leading to others. I'd also consider taking 2 test rides. After the...
  10. Noelpolar

    R 12 Cruiser

    Maybe when I'm 85.... and almost given up. (Real men ride 18's)
  11. Noelpolar

    Aftermarket cover for jump start terminal & red wires

    When stuck with something like this.... my "craft" brain goes to a piece of thick waxed leather in the appropiate color. Leather takes glue, velcro, punched holes etc.
  12. Noelpolar

    Exhaust flapper valve ectomy

    Euro emissions and/or noise approvals..... or to put it another way.... the cheapest way to meet regulatory requirements.
  13. Noelpolar

    Drop her down 😰

    You'll be amazed how much stronger you are when you stuff up in front of people..... especially attractive women. Knowing my luck I'll probally drop mine in front of a crowd of uglies... fingers crossed they'll strong ones.
  14. Noelpolar

    Feep Feep Horn

    I must live a boring life.... almost 12 months in and I can't recall ever using the horn. However, I recenty ran over a snake.... felt a bit bad about that.... but it was a pretty scary snake.
  15. Noelpolar

    Oil change now; or oil change later?

    My annual service was 2 months out and my bike had clocked over 5,000km.... I change the oil anyhow.... and will probally just push the annual service an extra month or two out... so a 14 month annual service. I did not bother with the filter though...
  16. Noelpolar

    OBDLink LX

    It plugs directly in (on my bike)... don't even need to remove the cover.
  17. Noelpolar

    Hello everyone. New 2020 FE owner.

    The front wheel of your R18 seems to be inappropriately touching your garage floor.... this forum does have standards.
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    Newbie with R18 - Ends Cuoio ?

    Unit garage for me...
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    How to reset the service prompt

    When I looked into it a year or so ago I ended up getting one of these.. From Amazon.... and then downloaded the app (motoscan... about $50) and paid for the pro license that allows you to do most things on BMW bikes.... I use it on my R18 and r ninet. I am a old man that can't remember how...
  20. Noelpolar

    Motea Engine Bars

    I felt the same as the op.... I liked the bike as is and was worried that a set of bars would compromise my feelings for the bike looks wise. So I did what I normally do, and got a set anyway... haha. This was motivated by me having an oops moment when wheeling my r ninet scrambler out of the...
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