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  1. aicpjim

    On the Fence... New/used BMW R18 first edition

    I had the classic first edition. First problem right off the bat was the low ground clearance. I hauled a trailer to my dealership 4 hours away, and couldn't get the bike on the trailer because it dragged bottom on the transition between the gate and the trailer bed. Had to find a street with...
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    Looking to sell my 2021 Classic First Edition

    BMW R1800C REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD 21" TALL 2" WIDER OVERALL CLEAR WITH RECURVE 2430 177 256, from Clearviewshields.com. I got a 10% discount by mentioning that I was from this forum. Not sure if that deal is still available or not. Contact Craig at [email protected]
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    BMW Motorcycles and the Respect and Admiration They Deserve

    One of the great joys of bike ownership for me is to take the standard offering of a manufacturer and tinker with it to suit my aesthetic sensibilities. I'm generally happy with the performance aspects of any bike I buy, but I do love to tinker with the looks and riding comfort features. In...
  4. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Bought my R18TC a garage-mate over the weekend. She's a little bit of a project right now, but I'm looking forward to getting her going.
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    Looking to sell my 2021 Classic First Edition

    yup! And bought a transcontinental
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I haven't ridden yet since I did it last night.
  7. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Straight mufflers.
  8. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Used a 1.25" bi-metal hole saw with a 10" extension rod and a drill to drill out the exhaust baffles on the stock exhaust. Bike sounds considerably throatier and deeper when revved. Such an easy mod to do without spending 2 grand on an entirely new exhaust system
  9. aicpjim

    Cover for Transcontinental

    https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dowco-guardian-weatherall-plus-ez-zip-motorcycle-cover This one comes in xxl and xxxl
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    Cover for Transcontinental

    Whatever brand you go with, get the XXL size, and make sure it's a quality brand. Plan to spend between $150-250. I live a few blocks from the beach, so any kind of outdoor storage, covered or not, is going to result in chrome pitting and rust. So I park in a garage. One caveat on the XXL...
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    A thread for our Harley brethren

    When you're too old to ride, but too stubborn to admit it... .
  12. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Incredibly insightful! It did rain today, and I waited until I had gotten my honey-do list completed. :ROFLMAO:
  13. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Most of the bmw sites sell them, such as Sierra BMW, Bob's BMW, etc. I painted it myself with Testors model enamel paint, in copper, with a super fine paintbrush, then two coats of clear lacquer
  14. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Used a tire paint to highlight the letters on the tires. Probably silly, but I like it.
  15. aicpjim

    Proud owner of a R 18 100 Years

    I take that back... strong storms in the forecast. no riding today!
  16. aicpjim

    Proud owner of a R 18 100 Years

    Bring it to Captain Archies in North Myrtle Beach today! My wife and I are riding there this afternoon. Probably around lunch time
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    Emergency Air Compressor Recommendations

    Oh no! It's my garage pump... It's not huge, but I wouldn't want to take up that much luggage space on the bike.
  18. aicpjim

    Emergency Air Compressor Recommendations

    I bought this one, based on 6500 reviews averaging 4.5 starts out of 5. I have used it, and was happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J8Y90XG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  19. aicpjim

    Pedestrian Slicer - Front Fender License Plate Installation

    I put one on mine too. It has a roundel in the middle, and on the left side it says R18, and on the right side, TC... I attached it with a combination of neodymium magnets and epoxy. Didn't drill holes in my fender. I got some clear paint protection film, cut two round pieces about the size...
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