Recent content by sailorlite

What's left when the reflector's gone - holes, adhesive residue, indentations? Fortunately, as mentioned above, the bags look much better as originally designed and photographed, without the red plastic reflectors, IMO.

Does this rack fit directly on the fender or are new holes required? Does it seem stable side to side? Thanks.

Interesting that he chose to matte out the valve covers instead of extra chrome there. A good look in my opinion.

Yes, of course, but when the BMW badge is on the accessory the buyer gets some assurance that it actually fits and that there's a reasonable warranty - regardless of the actual manufacturer.

Here's an answer to my own question, but I'd prefer a genuine BMW piece, I think. https://holan.pl/en/r-18/4579-r18-classic-rack-version-rider-passenger-.html

Yes, I saw the Triumph rack and also Holan.pl offers a good looking one. But I'd prefer a genuine BMW accessory if possible.

Does BMW offer a luggage rack that would replace the passenger seat? I'm envisioning the tubular type rather than flat plate style, and I never have a passenger. Thanks. Just noticed that they're sometimes called "solo seat" racks.

I'd think BMW could add the handle bar controller wheel and some kind of "gps prep" mount to the R18 without too much difficulty. Has anyone heard rumors or seen photos?

I think those rectangular side cases are better looking than the streamlined ones that come on the R18 Classic. By any chance would the rectangular cases fit on the same racks that the streamlined cases fit? In the words, could a rider have both sets of bags without having to have two sets of...