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I’d like to drive one just out of morbid curiosity but there’s no way this is more than something you just ride a few miles to a bike show then ride home. I can’t imagine it tracks straight without needing constant inputs on the highway or is ergonomically comfortable on the lower back or shoulder.s

Looks like Baggers are around $18,500 now with incentives., Classics are sitting around $15 and Pures are sitting around $12K on average. With some outliers that are demo bikes (never titled) that you can get for 1-2K less. The best time to buy an R18 always seems to be next month..they just...

It makes total sense, honestly. those were sitting around $12,500 with incentives for almost all of 2022 if you shopped around. We’re 4-5 months through the 2023 model year and you have a 2 year old bike siting there taking up space. A dealer is happy to lose 1-2K on this thing (with incentives)...

The owner of this motorcycle sat on my bike yesterday: He said, “this is the most comfortable motorcycle I’ve ever sat on before” about my TransCon. Later, he looked up the price and realized he could have bought my bike for about 5-6K less than it cost him to build out his custom bike. The...

Post detailing + ceramic coating photos. Bike has just over 5,000 miles now: Also some photos of the new garage:

I think 30-50 years an un-molested example of a Pure BMW R18 would do really well. The TC/Classic with all of the extra electronics, weight, would be fine but less desirable. You’ll be able to get Petrol for a while after combustion vehicles are no more so I’m not worried about that. But at...

Now that I’m living in A city, I’m a little blown away by how cheap things are. Economically, when there’s one place in all of northern New Hampshire detailing cars, they can charge whatever they want. Competition is kind of awesome. Anyway, this place Affinity Detailing in Charlotte did 4...

I have had my R18 ceramic coated. Took long enough and needed quite a bit of paint correction. It looks better than the day I picked it up. Photos this weekend.

I'm adding for my own reference, valve check specs. I have these from the service manual. Check: Measure valve clearance between valve (1) and cap (2) (arrow) . Inlet Valve Clearance with cold engine max 35 C - .2-.3 MM Exhaust Valve Clearance with cold engine max 35 C - .2-.3 MM Result...

Yep, I regret sharing this one now. stupid me. I thought 35% any BMW part. sorry guys.

"Offer excludes all motorcycle accessories (Design, Ergonomics/Comfort, Luggage, Maintenance and Technology, Navigation and Communication, Protection and Safety, Sound and Performance) Bicycles, Riders’ Gear, Style Gear and Chemical" Shoot, I did not notice that until now. I honestly was bummed...

SW-Motech did a really good job on those bags. They fit the bike very well.

Moto Gadget makes GOOD stuff. You get what you pay for.

https://www.bmwmoa.org/news/619146/MOA-Members-Get-up-to-35-off-Original-BMW-Parts.htm My GS is 6 years old and the left controller went out and my rear TPMS sensor battery died. Total price $580. I called up MaxBMW and emailed them my MOA membership card and they took 35% off the price and...

It's still an iPhone photo...I think the same spot a week ago taken with my full frame SLR is MUCH better except it's not an R18: But the SLR has a much better depth of field and way better colors.

Riding season is almost over. 38 degrees on my ride to work today. low of 32 tonight.

If I were to guess, it's either this one - https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/restart-oem/at12bs-hd-rs/ or this one - https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/restart-oem/atx12-hd-rs/ The biggest PRO of the AntiGravity batteries is their RESTART...

My GS, 701 and F750GS all have Lithium batteries now. They're VERY Light. On a super heavy bike like the R18, it won't make any difference in handling but if you're buying a new battery anyway, might as well go with the cutting edge stuff. I have not had issues with cold starts and lithium...

Those would be the Clearwater Dixi lights. very happy with them.

I'm sorry everyone...it was a busy R18 weekend. I did nothing but bike stuff since Thursday.