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    windscreens for r-18 classic

    The problem here is are you going to keep the bike ? why fork out a load of cash for a bigger windscreen , remember if and when you part with the bike any add ons will not get your money back , i fitted an MRA extender on my 2022 Classic its clip or drill fit easy to remove and not a lot of cash...
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    Near Disaster

    Has anyone out there with an R18 ever had to use the emergency wallet key ? tonight took out my key for fuel up and for some reason the battery had dropped out so no start after i had fueled up .Tried the emergency key as the dealer told me , (just hold it on the seat and the programmer will...
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    The straight scoop on reverse

    there is a solution coming maybe in the new year and the reverse module will be repaired.
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    The straight scoop on reverse

    Well across the pond in UK i have had my reverse disconnected , my dealer showed me the official BMW letter which states : i will be compensated 4% of the price i paid for the bike which can be spent on accessories for the bike only , one point i made was it states the accessories will be...
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    The reverse saga.

    According to the official letter any accessories will be "mounted " take that as you read it !!!!! looking forward to some new foot boards !!!!!
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    The reverse saga.

    Took my 2022 classic in for the recall today ,still did not have any written information from BMW but was given a copy of the letter i should of received from them !!!!! I was informed it looks like it could be 2025 before a solution is found to replacing the module hence the module is...
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    Reverse gear recall problem

    Its obviously no big deal here in the UK my local dealership have not sent me any mail about this , i had to go to the dealership and they explained we have not got around to sending out letters to our customers yet ? What happened to BMW ? definitely not the same since they were taken over by...
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    What did you do today

    A lovely autumn day for a blast out around Helmsley .
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    New Windshield for R-18b/t

    Bespoke Clearviewshields make different height screens in the states dunno if they ship to UK though .
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    After reading all these inputs regarding the reverse re-call i am now having thoughts of just leave it be (as it is working perfectly ) there does not seem to be a definitive solution at present from BMW , will the reverse be repaired in the future ? what if any is the outcome if you do get...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Well the full story i was told by my local service dept is ,the unit will be disabled as the engineering dept have not yet produced the remedy to the problem , when this is announced the unit will be repaired even if you go out of warranty , there was no mention whatsoever about compensation ...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I agree totally with what you say , for a bit of a laugh i put my bike on we buy any bike 6500 mile and full service history , they offered me £6500 bearing in mind that,s without an inspection so you probably will not get £6000 , i,ll keep this bike and be very careful where i park , at...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    One thing for sure is this will make a nice dent in your second hand price if you want too offload your R1800 , i will hang on too my model rather than get ludicrous silly offers in part exchange .
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Well it will be interesting to see if our UK dealers offer any compensation , i very much doubt it , but i will keep the forum informed .
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I,m in the UK , anyone who is interested i have just contacted my local dealership with regard to this recall issue , they informed me that there is a recall ( i own a 2022 Classic ) the guy stated its because moisture can form in the reverse module and lead to corrosion resulting in failure of...
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    R18 Buying Tips

    First thing is a test ride , R1800 is a heavy bike but its low and you have the added benefit of having both feet down when moving it , only a test ride will deliver whether you like the bike or not , the only complaint i would have is the screen is not good enough for long tour rides does not...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Why would you buy a model with the reverse assist disabled ? funny one that as that was one of the main extra,s for mobility .
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Well as of today 25/9/2024 here in the UK i have never heard of a recall for this , if it is genuine what is it for ? and what is the problem ? anyone in UK been contacted by BMW ? i,ll be in touch if i get any updates.
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    Customs R18

    Wow would those tyres be noisy ?
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    Is there any sense in having two?

    Hey IN2R18,S thats a nice rig !!!!!!
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