Recent content by VARG

howdy twogun, I found the lock to be a little odd but after a small study.. the steering on the pure and the classic works well on my R18s, the trick I found is to to lock: put the key in, turn it left a bit.. then push in and pull the steering back off the stop a hair, it'll allow push in a...

I'd suspect that if you currently have the oem floorboards on your 2023 classic, the R18B footpegs probably will fit. I found that he R18B footpegs would fit onto the floorboard mounts on the TC. I'd expect the R18B footpegs would also fit onto a Classic with the same floorboards. In my...

The boots I've found most comfortable and flexible are the Gaerne Oiled Balance, it's a flat trials boot, also are great on the GS. The armor is limited but that contributes to them being flexible enough for cruising, they are quite comfortable. They have a low toe so space under the...

I have 3 FE R18s and a GSA, the R18's are a Pure, a Classic, and a TC. They all have very different characters, and I am pleased with the uniquely BMW sound of the exhaust of them all. I have over 40,000 miles across the 3 of them and they have been flawless, only getting better with age and...

when i have my TC serviced they advance the next notification by 6000 miles / 1 year, then it alerts on the first one hit. i had my last service done at about 16705m, the current mileage is 18474m, my service info says 4440m left, diff is about 6209m.. within range of what i'd expect... i...

Ah yes, I found the Connect app interfered with Media playback, so I just don't start it until the end of a ride, if I need it. I never use phone features or GPS so can't comment on those factors.

Excellent advice @Anibal, when i got my TC in October 2021 it had issues saving audio settings, but after my dealer updated software to 013_013_020 it behaved as expected. They like to have the bike overnight when updating software to ensure the update completes. Since it's been fine and retains...

I procured an R18B Rear Cover from my dealer MAXBMW for a project last year, it's a magnificent piece. Underneath are 4 supports with small rubber (like a silicone) bumper beads. Cover, Rear Chrome Part Number: 52539829219

I use the BMW flat footpegs on my 22 TC and the Wunderlich lowered footpegs on my 21 Classic and Pure. The footpegs also allow me to get my feet closer in when stopped, at 5'7" it helps a lot on loose surfaces, especially on the TC. I've found boots with a lower flat sole make the footpegs...

I'm ready for an R24 with a 7 speed transmission. :D

I'm over near Rockville, the Bean looks like a great spot. Sundays are usually a good bet, but never can predict conflicts.

i wasn't able to get over to the coffee stop this morning, hope there's another one in the future

or.. perhaps put another bend on the straight end for the short one.. counter the bends and it's a better handle for either/or... ?

I bit the bullet and got the full extended warrantee for mine; time will tell if it pays off but it does lend one confidence when piling on the miles. It's a lot of clams for the R18 ESA, a fair percentage of the cost for a nice used R18 complete.

I ride my R18s out of the Tolland area in central CT, 35,000 miles on them since October 2020 haven't verified another one on the road yet. Riding mostly central CT, up to VT, NH, Upstate NY regularly, the R18 is a phenomenal machine. I'll try to get over on the 26th if I can, it'd be great to...