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    R18B side stand

    I have a 32" inseam and I have to do the same "slide up / left leg stretch / slide back" procedure every time.
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    Updates for 2024 R18B

    So, has anyone else noticed the big price increases on accessories vs 2023? The Vance & Hines pipes went from $889 to $1,660, the engine protection bar went from ~$565 to $698, the valve cover trim went from ~$445 to $785, etc. Here's a link from Sierra BMW, but all the dealers I checked (and...
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    Web Bike World Dec 2023 Roctane Review

    Short review about the Roctane - seems like reviewers are slowly acknowledging the R18 platform: https://www.webbikeworld.com/the-bmw-r-18-roctane-is-an-elegant-but-underrated-custom-bagger/
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    U turns

    Have you seen Jerry Palladino's videos? That helped me get the basics down. The bike is actually easier to maneuver at low speed than I expected, I guess having all that weight down low helps. I did invest in drop bars so that also made practice a little less stressful. I have a base model - no...
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    Security - What do you do to lock up your R18

    Really? Didn't know it was electronic, I use the key to lock the steering (it's on the right side). Here's the relevant page from the user guide:
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    Security - What do you do to lock up your R18

    I use the Litelok X3 through the rear wheel and a Xena disk lock up front, the Xena is more for the alarm than anything, the one I have is kind of wimpy. https://www.litelok.com/collections/motorcycle-locks I would have purchased this disk lock if I had not ordered the X3...
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    Possible new owner, questions

    Hi Turbo, I bought my R18 from Cycle Werks in December, I worked with John Powers, he helped coordinate everything, including delivery (I used Keyboard Carriage for delivery). Very professional service from both companies. Only thing - I noticed Cycle Werks doesn't update their website often so...
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