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  1. Petr Kunc

    Poignee chauffante

    You can buy Domino or Ariete replacement grips for around 30 Euro. Then you need to cut the current grips gently ( there is a heating element underneath ) and put a new grips. I did it on my GS and also on my FE. Just look for ''BMW replacement grips'' and then go to Youtube, you'll find several...
  2. Petr Kunc

    R18B footpegs on R18 Classic?

    Hi, I did it in opposite way. Swapped from pegs to boards. You will need to replace the whole assembly - pegs and also brackets as they are slightly different. One of them are lower if i remember it correct. Not sure how the side stand will fit in your case, but stand was hitting the boards when...
  3. Petr Kunc

    Universal light wiring question

    There is a cable under the left side panel for aux equipment which you can use. Another option is to take it from charging socket on the left side. Wunderlich is offering Y split cable with proper connectors. The only problem is that those cables are getting live few seconds after the engine is...
  4. Petr Kunc

    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I can add my experience from Europe. I found out that something was going on only thanks to this forum and started to dig deeper. That was in January 2025. Everyone acted like they were hearing it for the first time, including the CZ BMW dealership. It was only through a BMW mechanic I knew that...
  5. Petr Kunc

    Question TC Gauge Failures?

    I have the experience with Wunderlich rev counter. It was stuck on 3500 when rain penetrated inside. I was close to buy a new one but then i found that it can be recalibrated by powering on and off. It slowly moved back to zero and it's ok again. Not sure if this can help you. If it is under...
  6. Petr Kunc

    Final drive leak repair question.....

    Hello, i got the info from BMW service that final drive is slightly overfilled from factory. I had the same issue and they fixed it during last visit. They just put lower amount of oil.
  7. Petr Kunc

    Hello Krzysztof, sorry for delay, i missed your question. You can drill it, but difference would...

    Hello Krzysztof, sorry for delay, i missed your question. You can drill it, but difference would not be any dramatic by my opinion. Even with baffle fully removed the sound is deeper than fishtails, but still decent. For me it sounds like stock Harley now. With DNA air filter, flaps fully open...
  8. Petr Kunc

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Expensive, but i have to say that it's great. At least for me, compare to original.
  9. Petr Kunc

    Tractor seat - not BMW Hommage

    Hi, one remark to the crash bars. I had the same ones and i ''tested'' them when my new rear tyre slipped on the corner. They worked and saved mufflers, but downpipe cover and also valve cover were scratched because bar bended when bike fall on the road. Roland Sands valve trim was scratched...
  10. Petr Kunc

    New Akrapovic exhaust

    Yop, i had the same feeling. After some surgery it became better. I wish that originals sounds at least like them.
  11. Petr Kunc

    BMW BOBBER KIT LIGHTING SOLUTION

    HI Prees. Happy New Year and many miles :) The rear fender is RockBob from Wunderlich, right? May i ask you what is your experinece in bad, rainy weather? I am thinking about bobber tail also, but i am still shilly-shally between Wunderlich ( which have pinstripes and it's nice) and BMW oem kit...
  12. Petr Kunc

    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    You are absolutely right. Yesterday i called to "my BMW service" again and they said that i have to bring the bike to them whenever i can and they will disable the reverse gear unit. I will get a voucher for 1K Euro as a compensation. I just don't understand why it was not communicated to the...
  13. Petr Kunc

    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I spoke to BMW Motorrad Czech yesterday and let's say that direct answer was bit foggy. They asked me to send an email to customer support email adress and wait for reply. So no clear answer in the way "Yes, there is a need or no you don't need to be afraid" I am waiting for official reply. But...
  14. Petr Kunc

    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Hi everyone. I was checking this recall and it seems to be unclear. Officially it's related only to US market, only because of different weather conditions in the region and VIN checker have said there is no open recall for my bike. This is not really matching to the statement "all bikes with...
  15. Petr Kunc

    The lamp icon lights up when starting the engine.

    Might be, i am not sure if drive light is dimmed during start. I am using day light and automatic switching to driving light. But i had this problem on my Triumph Speed Triple, where the main light is dual and it's turned on with main ignition switch. I had to install time delay relay, because...
  16. Petr Kunc

    The lamp icon lights up when starting the engine.

    R18 have various options for lights. Daylight or driving light. Might be that your bike is set to use driving light in prior and the Amp consumption goes up during starting. LED main unit can be switched off to save more Amps for starter and main ECU can then evaluate it as a broken bulb. BMW...
  17. Petr Kunc

    Fault /service light - reset

    Hi and welcome. I am using MotoScan app in my mobile phone. It's worth to purchase profi licence. It doesn't cost a fortune and you can use it for several BMW models (i have GS1200 and R18) Then you will need UniCarScan UCSI-2000 bluetooth adapter. I've bought it as a bundle with BMW data cable...
  18. Petr Kunc

    Looking for advice/tips on installing a Wilbers 640 shock

    Have you checked the setting for original? I was annoyed with original till i found that BMW did not adjusted the preload...it was set for transportation = fully open. I've set the preload to my usual weight with side bags and it's incomparable
  19. Petr Kunc

    Information Brake light wiring

    Hello Don, I can share EU colors and pins, not sure if it will match to US. Tail side (cable from connector to the original tail) Pin 1 - brown - tail light ground Pin 2 - blue with green - right turn signal Pin 3 - black with white - left turn signal Pin 4 - blue with brown - 12V (+) for...
  20. Petr Kunc

    Interesting exhaust options?

    Well, this is not the way as they are more quiet than stock without removing baffles. There is my thread about it in the forum.
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