Recent content by R18 Dan

Sorry to hi-Jack a post. Did my 6000 mile Maintanance myself, Im Amsoil guy and use marine grade transmission fluid. However, in process of re-installing I accidentally drop a plug and damage a tread. Can you guys tell me what is part # for a filler plug and from where to order one? Best, Dan.

I'm new to BMW R18, and coming from Harley, I did notice that Knock. It's name of the beast. As a previous Harley rider, we love to give lite rev on the throttle before changing gear or pulling a clutch. Beemer does not like that. Try to change gear without revving an engine, once I figure out...

Oh, dear Luis, I didn't mean to offend anyone, it's just my experience with a bike. And I do agree with you about my previous bikes Sportster and Harley's Electra Glide, are not relaiable bikes. I'm not talking about reliability, yet. I traded Electra Glide for R18. Yes, for Bavarian Moto...

Well, here is my Gasp to BMW. Proud first-time Beemer owner, I got me R18 FE, however, after years of riding other brands, FE left me with a bitter taste in my mouth about a few things. 1- Rear brake is pathetic and could be "locked" at any time, there is no ABS if used alone. 2- Rear...

My gas mileage is when I need a gas I pull over to a gas station. There are many parameters to gas milage ( wind, temperature, altitude and speed), and the most important is Right Wrist Disorder or medically correct RWD Wroom... Wroom Syndrome.:unsure::unsure::unsure:

I hear you both. This is not my first bike and in the past, I have serviced well my babies, and never had a problem. I had a 2006 First Edition Yamaha Stratoliner 1.9L V Twin air/ oil cooled engine, similar to R18, and always change the Oils myself. In the wintertime, I use full synthetic...

Newbie here, so don't flag me:cool:. Having massive 148 Miles on the odometer, start warring about my first 600 Mile service. The dealer gives me a heart atck quote about service. I'm a long-time rider and have 5 brand new bikes in the past. I always do my own basic maintenance and I never...

No, Adrian, I got mine from Motoworks Chicago, on the Western Av. where are u located. would love to find a BMW community. I use to ride with Jersey Pine Cruisers folks, but they expire club. I use to live in the Portage Park neighborhood but moved recently to Downers Grove.

New here, What is RDL?

Just to chime in and say hi to all of you. The proud new owner of the new R18 First Edition. I am looking forward to learning few tricks from your knolage base, as well to share my stories. Best, Dan.