Ok... So I had some “Me” time with the new girl.
Gearbox is silky smooth. I also have an R1200C and K1600GTL and this gearbox by far is the smoothest with the shortest throw on the shifter. Finding neutral can be a challenge, but that is just because I’m used to the other bikes.
I need to get...
Plugged my GS-911 into my R18...
ABS unit is something totally new, not recognized at all. Alarm system, engine, instrument cluster and lighting controller are all existing units, Bike family not known. Working with HexCode on all the dumps to see what they find.
For those that wish to remove the passenger pillion seat and the passenger pegs, it is very easy to do. Using a T-30 Torx, remove the single bolt holding the chrome trim cover at the back of the pillion seat. Gently lift the seat by the back and slide backwards. Then use your T-30 Torx to remove...
Many of the early reviews and many of the first customers have complained about the R18 having a very harsh ride and easily scraping the pegs. This is not indicative of a design flaw on the R18, but a procedural miss by BMW to properly document the unpacking and setup procedures for the...
As with any addiction counseling meeting, I'll start out with "Hello, My name is Eric, and I have an addiction to BMW Motorcycles. :)
I currently have 3 BMW's in my stable:
2001 BMW R1200C (Gretchen)
2012 BMW K1600GTL (Griselda)
2021 BMW R18 First Edition (Gretel)
I am also in the midst of a...
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