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SUNUVAGUN! Now THAT does sound like a good reason to use a softer, gentler mode. Splitting lanes, especially with an opposed engine, does take some special care.

It would be nice if a company did some real tests, with a dynamometer and the ability to remap the fuel injection and ignition systems. We've learned over the past DECADES that simply replacing enclosed intakes with K&N filters often causes a loss of performance, with the added expense of...

If I ever get caught in BAD weather I might remember to switch to RAIN. Other than that, it never occurs to me to ride in anything but ROCK.

In the category of "For What It's Worth"... using the RAM ball mounts on the handlebar, it's easy to orient the Tomtom and cell phone so they don't get in the way of the speedo. And, while I do leave the mounts on the handlebar all of the time, I only mount the GPS and/or phone when I have a use...

Update time? Have you made headway in modifying the stock mufflers? I've been watching eBay in the search for a pair of OEM mufflers to try modifying, but I've had no luck yet.

Cool photograph!

That "road test" is at times humorous and other times had me shaking my head, in wonder at how little they know about motorcycles and how sophomoric they are.

How about using some material that has some crush-ability as the shims? It would take up the slop, while keeping the pressure from damaging the fender.

Do you mean that we would select the bike as a R1250GS in the GS911 and then it works with full functionality on the R18? The GS911 doesn't even show the R18 in the list of models and I've downloaded the latest firmware. I expect that Hexcode will eventually come up with a new firmware that...

Actually it was yesterday. I rode with some of the local Indian riders. Since my wife opted to stay at home, I took the R18. It got lots of attention and questions from the other riders. And in the twisty mountain passes of the Appellation Plateau it was far more nimble than my Roadmaster. On...

By the way guys... the final drive is easy, what with the drain and fill ports being right there. But the fill port for the transmission is not so apparent. It takes a funnel with a hose to get the fluid in there.

Touché ! :ROFLMAO::LOL:o_O

You make some good points, GP. The OEM "rocker covers" that are some prominently in view are actually not the real rocker covers, but covers over the real ones. As such, you could think of the chromed pieces as "expendable" and (I presume) relatively cheap to replace. With that statement in...

If you guys OR any other rider here are even close to the south-east Tennessee/Chattanooga area... lets RIDE!

I suppose that BMW's adaptive automotive headlamps work better. I'll forgive BMW the headlight because the R18, in general, is FANTASTIC! GAWD! I love this bike more each time I ride it.

Hey Dave! The final drive fluid looked pretty good. Not much apparent metal particles and not very dark. The transmission fluid came out OBVIOUSLY full of fine metal particles and darker. But it was all the original lubricants, so I'm not concerned. If they come out UGLY next time, I'll worry...

I think that we've all made some good points here. Ultimately we each have to look at the facts and make our own decision on the best course of action, giving our individual depth of the wallet. David R and Gaylord Poe, if we were within "striking distance" I'd like to buy you each a few beers...

That looks like some good engineering. When you've given it some "spit & polish" it will look terrific.

I agree, R18Art. But the R18 is not an easy machine to fit a bigger horn and if the new horn draws more amperage than the stocker, wiring-in a relay complicates the job. Good luck.

Since I bought my R18 I have been itching to try out the adaptive headlight at night time. Last night, after changing out the tranny & final drive lubes, I took my machine out for a ride. It was a particularly dark night, with a half moon that did very little to illuminate the roads or...