Funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing. Especially considering that I am in the middle of a Museum quality restoration of a 1963 Honda Benley.
The size/shape of the exhaust is a direct result of the noise regulations. There are only two ways to quiet an exhaust. Create a restrictive exhaust that utilizes many baffles and batting or create a chambered system that allows for adequate expansion of the gasses before expelling them. BMW...
I’m sure that a manual will be available for the R18 within the year. I own an R1200C and valve adjustment is super simple. I foresee it being the same for the R18.
Remove the right side pod, using a 13mm 6-point socket on an extension, rotate the rear suspension preload screw anti-clockwise until it stops. If it moves less than 1 full turn you were on “shipping” position. Using the chart I posted, turn the screw 1-1.5 turns until you feel the slack...
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