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  1. aicpjim

    audio system settings

    I just ordered two subwoofers from Skar Audio on Amazon. They are dual voice coil 2-ohm, 6 inch subs. They are substantially beefier with much bigger magnets than the stock version. Once they arrive in a few days, I'll install them. From what I can see, I'll have to cut/modify the plastic...
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    Cost of first service

    He checked and said my bike already had the latest version, so I didn't inquire further.
  3. aicpjim

    Cost of first service

    So it ended up being about $350, instead of $250. That included some extra services like changing the gear oil. He said that wasn't part of the normal package, but when he showed me how black the gear oil was after 650 miles, I'm glad I did it. Bought a nice pair of BMW waterproof goretex...
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    Babe’s with R18

    Posting #125.... Whew!! :love:
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    Cost of first service

    Taking the day off of work tomorrow (Thursday the 9th of March) and driving an hour and a half to Wilmington, NC to the brand new BMW dealership (BMW Motorcycles of Cape Fear) that just opened there in December, for my 600 mile break in service. On the phone with them last week, the guy told me...
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    Customs R18

    Yup! That one's mine. The tank pad was a stock 20 dollar pair off of eBay that came black. I rattle-can painted them silver first, then when that dried, copper color, and then finished it with two coats of clear. They no longer have any functional grip, in fact - they're slicker than cat shit...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Found out on another forum that one TC owner upgraded the factory subwoofers in his saddlebags with these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TSY4ZY9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details He said he had to modify the plastic cages to get them to fit because they are substantially beefier than the...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I'm done messing with it. This is in its final form. for now... hahaha!
  9. aicpjim

    Can someone validate the insanity ...

    Nice! I got the same one in the same color. Not my first choice. I wanted black, but the wife liked the green.
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    Can someone validate the insanity ...

    Take some good pics and show us your baby!
  11. aicpjim

    Can someone validate the insanity ...

    I had a '21 Classic First Edition. The buffeting was terrible, and my wife HATED riding passenger on it. Plus it was lower to the ground and bottomed out on the gate when I had to load it onto a trailer. Sold it and bought a '22 TC instead. Everyone is much happier now. Wife loves it, I love...
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    Possible new owner, questions

    Having owned the Classic FE and the TC, the TC is the way to go, in my opinion. Superior wind protection, great stereo, and better ground clearance. I'm able to drive it straight up onto my trailer without the bottom dragging, unlike the Classic FE.
  13. aicpjim

    Wimpy stock horn upgrade

    I'm only marginally mechanically inclined... any thoughts on trying this horn on our bikes? https://motohorn.com/usa/
  14. aicpjim

    Original factory windscreen for 2021 Classic First Edition

    The width varies as it tapers to the top, but it is about 20 and a quarter inches wide for most of it, which is it's widest dimension. I can't answer questions about '22 model year fitments. I just don't know...
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    Customs R18

    The headlight cowling looks like it would do an excellent job deflecting bug strikes from your chest to your teeth.
  16. aicpjim

    What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

    The BMW Schwabing jacket, with some extra patches sewn on.
  17. aicpjim

    Cost of first service

    I'm considering retiring there in a few years. Are there a few BMW dealerships there? I have in mind having an F800 or similar as my daily commuter.
  18. aicpjim

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    58 bucks, sterling silver. Found it on eBay. Just type BMW ring as a search.
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