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My "best" candid photo of my R18:

I’m retired and on a fixed income. With two car payments and a motorcycle payment unless I sell off some of my gun collection I’m going to be a one M/C owner!

I certainly don’t refer to it as a “German Harley” nor convey any thoughts that would compare it to a Harley. I think of it as unique piece of BMW mechanical technology. When I describe it to a lay person I start out by saying this BMW’S largest ever built opposed piston twin; followed by...

Black Dog - I know it's a real plane.

That jet looks a lot like the WWII German "Salamander" -

At last fill-up 44 MPG.

A few years ago I bought a surplus German Police Leather Motorcycle Jacket; it is fitted below the waist; and has a quite warm removable liner. I also have my black leather flight jacket that was an issue item when I was with CBP. I think I paid less then $150 for the motorcycle jacket; and...

Mobil 1 5W20 is my preferred choice for pistol and revolver lubrication. Also used it in my R1200C.

Of course for $1,495 Euros or $1,782.33 USD I volunteer to be a field tester of the valve covers!

I do like these valve covers!

I sent a FB Message to Takaaki Shimba for information on the bags but no reply received yet.

bienvenue de San Antonio, TX! Accueil de l'Alamo.

What did I do? I took it for a ride! I was able to watch the odometer roll past 1,000 miles. Between inclement weather, a hospital stay with pneumonia, and trying to keep the wife smiling it’s been a slight struggle to ride like I want to. :( As the weather improves here in the Land of the...

kmendez23 - I really like what you did to the exhaust; are those the stock mufflers that have been shortened the a new cap placed on the end? Any ill effects on emissions or performance? Its one mod that I could seriously think about doing to my bike.

Gerald it is a “Thin Blue Line” Flag - showing respect and support for all Law Enforcement Officers. I am a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer.

I really like my new Corbin “Gunfighter” saddle. It is taller then the stock saddle and gives me better leg room! of course last week wasn’t good riding weather here in Texas!

I feel your (collective) pains. I live in San Antonio, TX; and my dealings with the local license plate bureau have been a real joy to work with. When we moved here from Michigan 6 years ago I registered my R1200C and got a Coast Guard logo'd Handicap Veteran Plate for it. I sold the R1200C...

Muck - my "pedal" problem was I was sitting too low with the stock two piece saddle; my heels were on the foot pegs; not convenient for easy manipulating the brake and shifter pedals. As you know I bought a Corbin "Gun Fighter" saddle to replace the stock seat. As with the Corbin Saddle I...

I didn’t use a tape measure but the Corbin Gunfighter is taller then the stock R-18 Seat. The arches of my feet are centered on the foot pegs and I can use the rear brake pedal more easily now.

Came home from the hospital Wednesday Afternoon; and went to bed. Wasted all day yesterday (not wasted!); so today I went out to tweak the fit of the seat. Fairly easy just moving the brackets in or out. With two attachment points (front/rear) I was a little concerned about stability but it’s...