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On my way home from the Tail of the Dragon yesterday we saw a couple of guys riding in non-vented jackets that would have been about right in 50 degrees. But it was 90! I'd like to be an ATGATT kinda guy, but.... NO WAY! I've got a couple of mesh jackets with armor and I try to use them when it...

I know that a lot of riders like 'em, but I'll never understand how anyone can stand to ride with ape hanger handlebars. They have got to mess up control of the bike and I can't imagine them being comfortable.

As the other riders suggest... get a better seat! ESPECIALLY if you expect to ever have a passenger behind you. I've got the Weekender and it transforms the bike into one that you can ride all day. My wife sat on the stocker on the showroom floor and declared that she would never ride behind me...

Ya gotta love those big jugs sticking out there in the wind. Lots of folks cry about the heat coming off of big V-twins. That's a lot of HOT metal between the knees and the rear header tends to be too close to the family jewels for cooling air to get there. And the big liquid cooled multis only...

Funny thing about that... back when the R18 was new and they were showing a video of various industry personalities riding R18s that were set-up differently, using the factory accessories, those that were not running the stock bar had the wires routed externally. I figure that they were too lazy...

Lets see someone on a Harley Big Twin or Indian Thunderstroke try hanging with a Kaw ZX14 or Hyabusa on a twisty road. HAH!

While the bike is stationary, measuring the height of pegs and other things that may drag in a turn tells almost nothing of the story about ground clearance while cornering. A peg that's 8 inches off the tarmac AND 16 inches from the center of the bike will drag much sooner than one that's the...

I assume that you mean milling the head or cylinder to boost compression. That's the "typical" method to boost compression. But the method used will depend on the design of the components. Much of the time, cutting the heads to increase compression is the best method. But it depends on the...

Ya know... I just now had to look up how long the warranty lasts. Three years! That's pretty good. Personally, being a professional mechanic, I've never paid much attention to manufacturer's warranties. Not that I wouldn't put in a claim if the occasion comes up AND assuming that I have...

Hmmmmm... I've already replied to TV's question. But I wonder why folks worry about the warranty when talk is about swapping the air filtration parts, but nobody wonders about it when the talk is about swapping the exhaust system components. Not wanting to start any contentious backlash. I'm...

There may be some confusion about what zero is. If the preload adjuster is backed off (full anti-clockwise rotation) until it stops turning, that is not zero. Turning the preload adjuster clock-wise from it's stopped position, until you feel some resistance, that is zero. BUT as long as your...

Dang! I shoulda known.... :unsure:

Good points made, regarding the creep's endangering other folks. But if we knew his name and could track his antics & longevity, I'd place a bet against odds that he will have a mishap that changes his habits or simply comes to an abrupt end.

I wish BMW well with the touring model, but I doubt that it will be real competition to the existing V-twin touring market. I'm confident that my 2016 1901cc Roadmaster will eat it's lunch in every touring category. While I have no use for "highway pegs" most tourers consider them essential...

No offense meant, but I'm also wondering why you feel the need to install a bash plate under the R18. Are the roads in your neighborhood really gnarly?

ANY modification or non-OEM change to the bike can be uased as a reason to refuse warranty work if said modification or non-OEM alteration or parts can be reasonably argued to be the cause of the issue. So, changing to a non-stock intake or alternative tune can not be used to refuse a warranty...

That's some insane crap!

A good read... https://www.cycleworld.com/story/blogs/ask-kevin/the-advantages-of-flat-motorcycle-engines/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-UuT-1K0Nu3-1c-16ZCy-1c-1Jzyv4-l66w0pA7Sa-pWK2R

Nice belt. I think that I have a similar one. But... $27K? Is that after including taxes and financing? Granted, it's expensive. But DANG! Maybe you meant to say Euros?