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I wouldn’t recommend H50’s…..the front on my R18FE is going to struggle to hit 5k!

3rd time, mine is into the dealer for investigation in August! They cant get me in any earlier…it isn’t getting any better I’m afraid. Will revert if anything comes from the intervention.

Just back from a 100ml ride on a hot day in the UK….checked the rear drive and have noticed a faint trace of oil/grease on the casting. The bikes just been into the dealer for its 2nd annual service, I will keep a close eye on it! Not concerned at the moment!

Ok, heard nothing back from Bridgestone re tyre wear….but I have managed to drill down with Bmw! Bmw are stating for the Bridgestone H50 fitted to the front of a R18, depending on OAT, tyre pressure, riding style and which way the wind is blowing from. They would expect around 1mm wear per...

A lot of really useful information guys, thank you. I will wait and see what the Bmw dealer and Bridgestone come back with.( if they bother) Just to clarify….I’m a 64 year old and I do not ride aggressively, those days are long gone. When I first purchased the R18 I did ask what sort of mileage...

I have just emailed the dealer to confirm their stance re wear on the R18, and have mentioned I am going to contact Bridgestone for their opinion and recommendation. I am thinking you are most certainly correct in your statement re Bridgestones don’t last as long as Michelin..I will of course...

Yes, in my experience I agree its normally 2X life on the front vs the rear. The original fit on this particular bike is Bridgestone, thank you for the comment re contacting the manufacturer. I will give that a try and see if what feed back I receive. The dealers already stated 5k is good going...

Thanks nielsm, this bike is only used on Sundays and high days. I always, always check tyre pressures, oil, lights etc BEFORE every trip.( my tyre inflator is calibrated each year) Being a retired aeronautical engineer I am a stickler for correct and prompt maintenance before and after each...

Thanks guys for your input and information, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the tyre scrubs off! In all the Bm’s I have owned none of them have worn the front down so quickly. They are taking the measurement straight from the middle of the tyre, away from the sides. I have used my...

Just had my 2 year old R18FE in for its 2nd service and have been issued a yellow warning for the front tyre being 50% worn at 2000mls!! Is anybody aware what the expected mileage is for the front tyre On the R18FE ?. It seems rather excessive to me. :(

Fully agree with the amount of loctite! I have tried to replace the Bmw tank badges with the ones that came in the FE box, gave up in the end because I didn’t like the “feel” of the attachment screws retaining the original badges. Have decided I will ask the Bmw technician to back them off when...

Hello guy’s, thank very much for your comments. I have also managed to find the Bmw schedule at the back of the owners manual. The 2nd year service is: engine oil/filter, brake fluid and final drive oil change. Now been quoted £360 from my local Bmw Motorrad dealer. Seems a little steep but it...

Hello all R18 owners based in the U.K. Can any body please give me an idea of the 2nd year annual service cost, have recorded just 2K on the clock. Many thanks in advance. Rgds Alistair R18 FE

Its worth a go DavidC, the principle does not want an unhappy punter…especially if that punter goes direct to Bmw to complain! Good luck, I hope you get sorted…very soon. :)

Hi DavidC, make an appointment to speak with the Bmw dealer principle from dealer you purchased your bike. Explain you feel completely disappointed with the service provided by Bmw thus far! I have had several “issues” with my R18FE, some serious shxt at that. I experienced poor customer service...

That Ruby open face looks very nice👌

Hi Gents, this is my Davida open face helmet which I have had pin stripped to match my R18 and R27. The Davida is super quiet, very well made and a fantastic fit. It works for me. :)

Re ”smoke” from L/H exhaust on the R18…..its a known problem. Take it back to your main dealer and ask for the “improved” piston to be fitted. since I had this done to my R18 I have had no more issues.

Here are the engine bars fitted to my R18 FE. I am pleased with them. From BikemastersUK

Hi Frenchie, I also had the misfortune to have a rear wheel puncture on my 2 month old R18, several miles from home……..not only did Bmw assist fail to respond to my pleas of help ( I had to get the bike to the dealer on my own) I had to wait 2 weeks for an inner tube to be procured by Bmw. Post...