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That would be my guess. I removed mine because the drive shaft is one of the coolest things about the bike and I like seeing it better.

I've owned almost 20 bikes including a half dozen Harleys and the R18 is the biggest pain to push around in the driveway. Are there a few bikes that are heavier, like a gold wing or mega classic super trunk electra glide? Of course. Are the vast majority of motorcycles on the road easier to...

Your reasoning makes sense- a RT or GS makes a much nicer commuter than a R18. I hope you enjoy the new bike!

After a four hour trip to visit my daughter where wind gusts were 30 mph and traffic moves at 80 mph I am considering adding some wind protection to my R18. I've got the basic model and my height leaves me with a lot of wind blast to my head, more than I remember on other bikes I've had. I've...

Yeah, mine runs more like +6mph fast at 65 mph based on my GPS. It's one of the most enthusiastic speedos I've had on a bike. My GS speedo is pretty off as well. 2 -3 mph off is pretty common, but the R18 is off more than most.

I haven't heard anything like that, but mine does make more valve train noise than I am used to. That's curious to hear.

I've got the BT Moto tune from the group buy here. I only had 600 miles on it when I flashed it, but it really seems like I have to get gas more often now and my numbers are consistently below 40. I didn't have enough tanks through it before to really say. I've got a Power Commander on my GS...

I'm only getting 39 mpg over pretty leisurely riding. I do have a tune on it though, so it's likely burning more fuel than the stock tune.

If you are strong or tall and spend some time practicing low speed handling, I think it would work. But if you don't have a fair bit of muscle, it's going to be easy to drop when you make newbie mistakes.

I was a senior in high school and a friend of a friend has a 1978 Yamaha 650 Special for sale for $200. Needed some work of course- the battery didn't work so it was a kick start only. Needed a headlight, rear shocks, a carb rebuild and probably lots of other stuff I had no idea about. He...

I'm with D04011. The new colors are sharp, but I wouldn't be willing to pay a 50% premium over a black one to get one.

I had the Hepco and Becker C Bow system on another bike and it worked great. It attached easy and securely and didn't rattle. The only downside for me was when the bags were off it's rather unattractive. I have no experience with Holan.

I have to slow down from my normal speed to not drag a peg on cloverleafs, but maybe that says more about how I ride than the bike itself. I did the same thing when I rode an Indian Scout, that was the last cruiser style bike I owned. Of all the cruisers on the market, the R18 is in the lower...

The only downside when it comes to camping and trips with a R18 is the weight. Of all the bikes I have owned (17), which includes a handful of Harleys, the R18 is the biggest pain to push around in a driveway. If you get to a place that is gravel or dirt and has little dips and imperfections...

That is the common way when changing to a hand shift. I set up a bike that way a few years back and ran the clutch cable to the left foot control and set up a hand shift. There is a learning curve to that, lol.

Not a sport bike guy, but it's slow compared to my R1200GS and my Triumph Speed Twin or a half dozen other bikes I have owned in the past. But it's on par for a cruiser of it's size. One of the best things about the engine is it makes the bulk of it's power effortlessly- you don't have to wind...

I was slow getting to my first service due to a broken foot right after I bought the bike, but finally got that done and the tune installed. Once I figured out where the OBD-II port was, the install was easy. I've ridden the bike twice solo since then and twice with a passenger. My...

I added a license plate frame, the R18 is too classy for most of the places I enjoy going. I also loaded the BT tune today, gotta put a few miles on it to see how it has changed.

In my experience dudes who ride sport touring bikes don't need a bike to get laid. ;-) But back on topic I did a couple 50 mile stints yesterday on my R18 and I'd still classify the handling as "deliberate". It takes more focus at slow speeds than my other bikes, but once turned in it holds...

I picked up a couple driving lights that match the look of the headlight- black with a chrome ring. In theory I should be able to get the wiring harness used by the R18 classic and just use my own switch, right? I've never added lights to a canbus system and I'd rather not wire directly to the...