OEM Fender Interchangeability

[Majunior]

Does anyone know if the fenders are swappable between R18 models. I'm interested in replacing my Classic front and rear fenders with a front fender from a Transcontinental and a rear fender from a Bagger (non speaker sidecases). Will these just bolt up without modification? I feel fairly confident about the rear. The front fender is what I'm concerned about, as the Classic has a chunkier front tire (130/90-16) versus the Transcontinental's slimmer front tire (120/70-19). Appreciate any input.

 

[Majunior]

Bueller??

 

[kate_brett]

Rear subframe on B / TC different from Pure / Classic - no to fitting B rear fender on Classic.

 

[Majunior]

Hmm, then I may need to pivot to source a roctane rear end instead. There has to be a way to mount a full fender and hard bags on a Classic.

 

[Majunior]

Rear subframe on B / TC different from Pure / Classic - no to fitting B rear fender on Classic.

Is the subframe swappable? This was the case between different Nine-T variants.

 

[LockieP]

https://www.dkdesign-global.com/product-page/dkdesign-bmw-r18-classic-rear-fender

Have you considered these? Looks like a straight bolt on.

 

[Majunior]

https://www.dkdesign-global.com/product-page/dkdesign-bmw-r18-classic-rear-fender

Have you considered these? Looks like a straight bolt on.

I have seen that, but it doesn’t look quite right proportionally to me. Nor do I know if it would accept the Roctane/Bagger hard caess

 

[Pas@l]

Does anyone know if the fenders are swappable between R18 models. I'm interested in replacing my Classic front and rear fenders with a front fender from a Transcontinental and a rear fender from a Bagger (non speaker sidecases). Will these just bolt up without modification? I feel fairly confident about the rear. The front fender is what I'm concerned about, as the Classic has a chunkier front tire (130/90-16) versus the Transcontinental's slimmer front tire (120/70-19). Appreciate any input.

Hi Majunior. I did on my 2023 R18 Classic . I swapped front and rear fenders, both with R18 B model.

The front fender is easy to swap. And no needs modifications, even if the Classic has a chunkier front tire (130/90-16).

The rear fender is more delicated to swap. I had to :
1/ Replace the Classic subframe for the B version. And drill 4 new mounting points for the 2 Classic saddlebags.
2/ Drill 4 holes in the B rear fender (also for the saddlebag mounts)
3/ Replace the Classic license plate support for the B version. And make an specific bracket to mount the license plate, lights, and rear indicators.
4/ Plus extend the wiring harness.

 

[Majunior]

Hi Majunior. I did on my 2023 R18 Classic . I swapped front and rear fenders, both with R18 B model.

The front fender is easy to swap. And no needs modifications, even if the Classic has a chunkier front tire (130/90-16).

The rear fender is more delicated to swap. I had to :
1/ Replace the Classic subframe for the B version. And drill 4 new mounting points for the 2 Classic saddlebags.
2/ Drill 4 holes in the B rear fender (also for the saddlebag mounts)
3/ Replace the Classic license plate support for the B version. And make an specific bracket to mount the license plate, lights, and rear indicators.
4/ Plus extend the wiring harness.

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Awesome swap, two questions:

1. Where did you source your fenders from?

2. Do you have any photos from the side or front?

 

[Pas@l]

I’ve source all parts from https://bmw.europe-moto.com/

 

[Majunior]

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I feel strongly the Classic should have come with full fenders and this confirms it. Gorgeous bike!

 

[Pas@l]

Fully agree with you Majunior !!!
I also recently replaced the handlebars for the Beachbar, which I love the cool riding position.

 

[erico]

Hi Majunior. I did on my 2023 R18 Classic . I swapped front and rear fenders, both with R18 B model.

The front fender is easy to swap. And no needs modifications, even if the Classic has a chunkier front tire (130/90-16).

The rear fender is more delicated to swap. I had to :
1/ Replace the Classic subframe for the B version. And drill 4 new mounting points for the 2 Classic saddlebags.
2/ Drill 4 holes in the B rear fender (also for the saddlebag mounts)
3/ Replace the Classic license plate support for the B version. And make an specific bracket to mount the license plate, lights, and rear indicators.
4/ Plus extend the wiring harness.

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if you go with Roctane rear fender, do you think you need to change the rear frame?

 

[Majunior]

if you go with Roctane rear fender, do you think you need to change the rear frame?

Pretty confident the answer is yes. Roctane, Bagger, and Transcontinental have a different subframe than the standar or Classic R18s

 

[JAMUSAURUS]

What’s involved with part swapping to attain Rocktane set up on a Pure?

 

[Petrus]

I feel strongly the Classic should have come with full fenders and this confirms it. Gorgeous bike!

I think the base R18 should have come with a valanced pin striped one too so went that way.

The classic front tyre has the same circumferance and the fork is the same too so I wages the fenders should fit.