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  1. DonC

    Unit Garage Exhaust

    🤦‍♂️ This welded section pipe is a style liked and chosen by many. You’ve never seen them before? Of course they can mandrel bend a pipe, look at other things they produce. I chose to keep my stock headers because this wasn’t the look I wanted on this bike, but their products are all excellent...
  2. DonC

    Just installed a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery

    Igniting is why you want lithium iron phosphate not lithium ion
  3. DonC

    Just installed a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery

    NOT lithium ion - it’s Lithium IRON phosphates- 2 different things. Lithium IRON phosphate doesn’t overheat and explode or cause a fire like lithium ion. Doesn’t sulfate while sitting. For a big bike up to 20 lbs lighter than lead acid.
  4. DonC

    Question Brake light wiring

    I’m trying to install a ST2 brake light module. (It flashes the brake light if you slow by engine braking or downshift and don’t use the brakes). The instructions say to tap into the grey/red, grey/black, and brown wires. My rear lights have blue, brown, yellow, grey wires. (Grey and brown goes...
  5. DonC

    Just installed a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery

    I installed a lithium iron battery from Shorei in 2 of my bikes. More power, much smaller, weighed literally less than 1/4 what the stock battery weighed, the bike could sit for over 4 months and not self-discharge, mount in any position, when needed (only once)I just used a regular Battery...
  6. DonC

    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    Hey, you express your opinion and I express mine- that’s what it’s all about.
  7. DonC

    Question Need a small bag recommendation (non-tank bag)

    I sent you a reply but I don’t see it - did you get it?
  8. DonC

    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    I had before and after dyno runs on both my triumphs and it made a 10% increase and 12% increase with just the filter/air box change. Much more whenever I did exhaust & tune change with it. I haven’t done a dyno run on my R18 but every bike I’ve ever owned (many in 50 years of riding) has had...
  9. DonC

    Unit Garage Exhaust

    Personally, I like the stainless better, not only do they get that nice stainless patina as you use them but the maintenance is a lot easier than chrome.
  10. DonC

    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    There is plenty of evidence that increasing air flow increases power. There is also plenty of evidence that K&N / DNA type filters do a better job of filtering the air. Additionally, the ability to clean and reuse the filter, as opposed to replacing stock paper filters each time, is not only...
  11. DonC

    Question Need a small bag recommendation (non-tank bag)

    What about the small BMW bag that goes on the right side over the side cover, I’ve got one you can have cheap.
  12. DonC

    Unit Garage Exhaust

    I’ll try to get one in the next couple days. Sound is good and not too loud.
  13. DonC

    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    I did the change and didn’t need a tune nor did I get an error code, so I think you’re good to go.
  14. DonC

    For Sale Custom leather saddlebags

    I forget the owners name but it’s CZS
  15. DonC

    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    I installed the DNA filter and removed the airbox. Works fine without retuning. I got different responses to ‘ do I need to’, the shop I bought it through does a lot of bmw custom work and they said I kneed to retune only if I do the air box and a full exhaust change. I also changed the...
  16. DonC

    Exhaust Systems

    Unit Garage pipes (Italian) Love ‘em
  17. DonC

    Unit Garage Exhaust

    Installed stainless Unit Garage pipes. Love them.
  18. DonC

    For Sale Custom leather saddlebags

    Custom black leather with white piping saddlebags handmade in Spain specifically for the R18. With easy remove locked mounts and quality leather inner bags. Bags lockable. Top quality, looks great on the R18. $800 + shipping. Original cost $1500.
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