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    Electrical Gremlin?

    Hi , I have my 2022 classic on an Optimate 4 , on checking battery shows 12.5 volts , up and running 14.5 volts , twice lately after a short run and stop for coffee i just get a "click "and no start , then boom she starts , the second time this happened just getting a "click" and a guy said roll...
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    Help with seating.

    Hey i feel for you my friend , i had the same problem , trying to get your machine sorted to your own personal comfort is not easy . I,m getting on a bit now so i went for comfort , i purchased a Corbin Gunfighter seat with backrest, and one inch risers this helped a lot but saying that i,m a...
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    USB PORT .

    Hi , Looking to install a mobile phone charge point on my 2022 classic is there a socket fitted somewhere on the bike ? or do i have to link up to the battery ? Best idea,s are welcome thanks .
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    Dot4 vs V10

    I was shown the in side of the clutch reservoir and sure enough the rubber insert had perished with the DOT-4 .
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    Memphis Shades Fork Wind Deflectors

    Has any UK R18 owners purchased any Memphis Shades Fork Deflectors from a UK distributor ? on the web they all seem to be from China .
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    Bye bye, BMW

    Well good luck and safe riding my friend , hope the Wing gives you plenty of pleasure.
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    Memphi Fork Deflectors

    I have trolled through the blogs and found various comments on Memphis shades fork deflectors , i have a bit of a dilemma , looking on the web i noticed some of the adverts for Memphis shades are from China , are they all made there ? also one comment stated be careful to measure your fork...
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    Two birds with one stone and other comments

    Go for it my son and enjoy , i,m now 74 and still getting my classic out on the open road when ever i can due to our appalling weather .
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    Is it possible to retrofit reverse gear on R18 Basic?

    Due to the electronics and other "gizmos" on motorcycles these days i would take it to a dealer and request information and a qoute , i had the sorry experience of having work done on my R18 by a garage only to find it ended up going to BMW for rectification , luckily it did not cost me a lot...
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    Reverse gear recall problem

    I never received the letter until i requested it at my local dealership , you are still entitled to the compensation my friend .
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    Reverse gear recall problem

    Hi the letter i received .
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    Reverse gear recall problem

    if you search through the forum you will find the compensation letter i placed there.
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    Hello from Switzerland

    Great photos how did you wire in the GPS mount for your sat nav .?
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    Hello from Switzerland

    Welcome to forum great area for biking my friend !!!!
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    How many miles or kilometers have you put on your. R1800?

    Wow i thought i was doing well 10,000 miles now on my 2022 Classic !!!!! would have a lot more if we had decent weather in the UK.
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Hey Rufus , Well done contacted my dealership and left message about recall work , guess what no reply as usual !!! , since BMW changed to Vertu the after sales service is terrible . After this work i will no loger deal with dealerships . .
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    Brand and tire life on the R18

    I still have my original Michelin Commander tyres on my 2022 Classic , just touched 10,000 miles and my last health check they are still all ok front and rear .
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    100th Anniversary R18 Value

    What goes around comes around , manufacturers can only do so much with the model , ie: electronic gismos half of which bikers will not use , value of a bike has different meanings to each and everyone of us we have all said wish i had done this and bought that , does anyone really get a good...
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    Iconic Pictures with R18

    Fantastic photos keep them up !!!!!!!
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    R18 Buying Tips

    Well i think its all down to sales , i have owned three RT1200/1250 , when i shopped around on the web and local adds most stated around £10,000 in part exchange for my 2019 RT1250LE , i was quite surprised when my local BMW dealership offered me £11.500 in part for a 2022 R1800 Classic so i...
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