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    Nit-pick-a-palooza

    @R2K .... Chapman makes some good stuff. I have a couple different sets for specific jobs. Expensive but good.
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    She is officially named.

    Great name!!!!
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    Wanna ride in Europe with your own Bike ?

    That looks fantastic!!!!!
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    Gerard, By the Med

    Welcome to the party pal! Glad to have you.
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    Hello from Arizona

    Welcome to the party pal! Glad to have you.
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    Nit-pick-a-palooza

    The rear brake pedal height looks to be adjustable by loosening up the jam nut and adjusting the rod length. I’d have to play with it but too busy smoking some brisket.
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    McEnroe from Germany

    Welcome to the party pal! Glad to have you here!
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    Oil & Filter Service

    Thank you! Very close to the R1200C service.
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    Zippy from New Orléans

    Welcome to the party pal! Glad to have you!
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    Oil cooler protection grill

    So while they are “Air Cooled” they are really Oil/Air cooled. Like the R1200 motor, oil circulates through passages in the cylinder/head to improve cooling. no Oil temp gauge on the R18.
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    Oil cooler protection grill

    I think it looks really great. My only concern would be the reduction in thermal efficiency with the reduced airflow.
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    Babe’s with R18

    If it offends anyone I’m sure that the moderator will remove the offended party. 😎
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    Hello from Northern Germany!

    Welcome to the party pal! Glad to have you onboard!
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    Corbin Saddles for the R-18...

    Get well soon buddy!!!!
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    BMW R18 vs Moto Guzzi Eldorado

    Both are beautiful bikes. My only fault with MG is their lack of dealer support in the US. The nearest MG dealer to me was 65 miles, and not the best reputation. I looked at an MGX-21 in 2019, even rode to the dealer and took it for a test ride. Got back and the salesman were too “bothered” to...
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    Our 2021 BMW R-18 First Edition has Catastrophic Failure

    You don’t have to do that. The bike automatically starts with a new Trip odometer when the file light comes on. It displays “R” and is the mileage driven since the tanks hit Reserve.
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    BMW R18 Recall/STOP SALE alert

    So the recall has only affected a few bikes and it has to do with the steering head bolt incorrectly torqued. The click-bait video is the only bike we are aware of on the forums that had that type of issue.
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    Side Cover Removal-UNGH!

    While you have the side cover off, double check the rear suspension preload.
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    R18 with Sidecar '

    Needs an MG42
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    Pillion Seat/Footpeg Removal/Delete

    I have packed them away “thoughtfully” in the event that I need to put them back on.
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