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    Time to go Chinese ?

    Local Information Network , apparently the speedometer binacle is the brains of the bike , when you go for start the binacle runs through its start check but is not informing the bike to start , its run the full cycle and the speedo resets back to zero , however on mine its sticking at various...
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    Time to go Chinese ?

    Well easter weekend all ready for a great run out , kitted up and once again no power to bike WTF ? , fitted a new battery three days ago , called out rescue as i have extended warranty , technician disconnects the earth cable and power comes back , after doing a diagnostic check he states...
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    Assault and Battery

    Hi gents , Went to start my 2022 classic today and low and behold checks lights came on then "click" nothing . Took battery off and its reading no voltage and the positive pole was very rusted up . My question is can you fit any suitable battery as a replacement or does it have to be an OEM...
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    I want to buy: Standard Clear Windshield, Windshield Bracket, and Mounting Kit for R18 Classic

    How about "Clearview "screens they make the screen to your requirements .
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    about ´guards´

    Do not want to seem "i told you so " but i think anyone who puts guards on a 350 kilo motorcycle is fully aware that they are for , in no way do you expect them to protect you in a major accident , the main purpose is to protect the machine from superficial damage if it catches you off balance...
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    Garmin or Google Maps?

    Hi , I am not a technophobe so can anyone help me out here , i have no sat nav on my R18 Classic . i have fitted a duel usb/c port and wonder which is best to use for touring buying a Garmin or using Google maps on my android phone , using your phone are you depending on it not running out of...
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    Bigger windscreen R18 Classic?

    "Clearview" screens online in US they ship to UK and make different heights , thinking of ordering one myself for my 2022 Classic , or you can get a clip on which i have at present from MRA screens , enjoy .
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    Hexcan

    Is there a built in connector to attach an Hexcan on a 2022 Classic ? Many Thanks.
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    Key fob ?

    Last service i asked the dealer to check my "emergency" key as i could not get it too operate , in my Classic handbook it shows you insert it into the antenna port , well not on mine you do,nt !!!! there is no port just the antenna , i then asked why the remote signal is not picked up by the...
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    What I’ve learnt so far…

    Nice machine enjoy my friend .
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    New to the Forum - R18 Owner - San Francisco, California

    Welcome and enjoy a great enjoyable machine .
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    Unusual loss of air

    Is it the front or back ? if the wheel has had any sort of impact it would show up on a wheel balance , and indicate the wheel is not running true .
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    Heated Grips

    I ditch my normal gloves for mitts during the winter get a lot more heat on your palms than gloves .
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    Long time lurker, first time buyer

    Welcome and enjoy a fantastic cruising machine .
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    Time To Move On ?

    Well thanks for all the info gentlemen a lot of common sense replies maybe i,m just getting a grumpy old *it , anyhow as i,m approaching 75 years on this planet i will not be getting rid of my Classic for a long time to come , i have to agree its a great piece of engineering .
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    Time To Move On ?

    Had a price offered for my 2022 Classic today and to be honest i was quite shocked , full BMW service history immaculate condition 13,000 mile £5600 pounds !!!!! what has happened to BMW ? time to move on i think. Are chinese bikes going to be the downfall of ,major brands ?.
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    New Owner of a 2022 R18 Transcontinental

    Welcome aboard , i,m up to 14,000 miles on my Classic and enjoyed every minute , set it up too my own comfort factor and will be keeping it for a long time yet enjoy my friend .
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    USA BMW Motorrad Dealers - help please!

    Its the shipping cost now from USA , i looked at a Clearview screen from the USA the shipping cost was the same as the screen cost .
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    Wunderlich Cockpit Fairing Upgrade R18

    Clearview screens make a very good one for the Classic , i personally fitted an MRA extension on my 2022 Classic and Memphis Shades fork wind deflectors which make a great difference .
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