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I can inform you from painful experience , do not use Dot4 as clutch fluid on R1800 , it will perish the clutch rubber in the resovoir will lead to other problems , clutch fluid is mineral on an R1800 i know and it was a costly experience .

Hi one year for $1200 thats a lot of cash , over here in UK you can extend your warranty monthly the idea being when the bad weather turns up you can suspend it , and then when you are ready to ride again you re-start the cover. this might of changed but i will be looking to that myself when my...

Definitely the classic , cruise control , hill start, fog lights, luggage, (which can be removed to turn it into a bobber in minutes, thats my pick.

Hi i,m getting on a bit myself , was looking at those for cruising , however i tried to raise my legs like you said and it is not advisable at 30mph never mind 70mph on a motorway so they are a no go for me .

Everyone has a different riding style , acceleration , braking , speed , personally i have always got around 9000 miles on my BMW bikes before a change , hope i get that on my 1800 Classic !!!.

Look ok to me why are you changing ?

Very Nice

Dunno about in the states but here in UK unless its changed you could carry on your warranty with monthly payments , come winter time if you do not ride you suspend it which i thought was a good deal .

Very nice photos keep them coming !!!!!!

welcome , yes its a touring bike totally different to sports bikes , dunno how you come to think its slow mine certainly is not , in rock mode , but i agree with the guy who said whats the hurry ? enjoy the engineering and sound thats what motorcycling is about.

Hi yes i can back that up , according to my local BMW the mechanic stated that they very seldom touch the clutch fluid , and yes it is mineral oil not DOT-4 and it is blue in colour , i can vouch for this as i used DOT-4 ouch !!!!! an expensive mistake .

Widu , Yes that, s the type i,m looking for , who did you request to do the work ?

Hi i read about the guy on this thread who makes engraved engine plates tried to contact him on his facebook page but he did not reply anyone know of any other guys who will oblige ?.

Welcome and enjoy !!!!

Ok Ulrich , I have went with BMW as they recommend this so that no other problems can crop up at a later date an expensive lesson learnt i,m afraid , many thanks to everyone for your comments .

Thanks Ulrich , yes it was DOT-4 fluid i used AAAAAAAAAAGH !!!!!!! BMW will repair but as the fluid is contaminated they recommend flush all out and replace clutch reservoir seal , waiting for a qoute sick as !!!!!!

Now the plot thickens , told it was the fob key and bike ready to collect , then low and behold i get a message please ring there is a problem with your bike went to put it on the trailor and no go , now the mechanics states there is blue fluid in the clutch fluid,and now waiting to see if they...

I have to agree with anglojaxon , i certainly would not take advice from U-Tubers these modern bikes are not designed for home mechanics in my opinion unless you are extremely mechanical experienced , even then if electrics play up it could end up being innumerable reasons that require...

As it was picked up it now indicates fob key not integrating with the bike wow ? we,ll see what the experts say .

Well i,m afraid my bike is off too visit Mr BMW , no way it wanted to play very interested to see what they say , i,ll let you all know .