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  1. Scout70

    Valve covers

    Looks great!!
  2. Scout70

    Transcontinental at speed

    I had two R18 classics and loved them. I went to the R18 Bagger for several reasons. First, I want a bike with forged rims versus spokes. I wanted tubeless tires vs tubed tires. I wanted a larger fuel tank with a gas gauge. I wanted better suspension, a fairing/windshield, and reverse. I wanted...
  3. Scout70

    Advice wanted: buy 22 TC demo or new 23?

    I bought a 2022B demo. BMW extends the 3/36 warranty an additional 6 months. Plus currently on 22 models bmw will make 4 payments for you not exceeding 333.00 month. Interest rate .09% if you qualify. The 22 and 23 are identical. The only difference might be adaptive cruise control missing on a...
  4. Scout70

    Valve covers

    I have the Roland Sands covers which really accents the bike.
  5. Scout70

    Transcontinental at speed

    Great write up confirming how great a bike the R18 is.
  6. Scout70

    Transcontinental at speed

    I have a 2022 R18 Bagger. Also own 2023 RT and 2023 GSA. I love the bagger. Yes it is heavy, but you get used to it and soon you will have increased confidence and appreciate what BMW has created. The R18 is a show piece, very beautiful and trouble free.
  7. Scout70

    Bobber build—Seattle BMW Motorcycles

    Recent bobber build by Ozzie at Seattle BMW Motorcycles. Nice build with lots of BMW parts.
  8. Scout70

    Rate the R18 Please ! ! !

    I have a 2021 R18 Classic, First Edition. I put the Roland Sands heads on it and upgraded to a Weekender seat. An amazing bike! Comfortable and dynamic with great power and riding position. I love having no fairing to block the view. One of my all-time favorite bikes!
  9. Scout70

    Any RED R18's out there yet?

    I was at BMW Motorcycles of Seattle yesterday. They just got in two red R18’s. One pure, the other a R18C. I see the pure has different from forks, more like an R nine T
  10. Scout70

    Fuel Economy ???

    Good article https://motorcyclehabit.com/is-ethanol-bad-for-motorcycles-an-engineers-explanation/
  11. Scout70

    Fuel Economy ???

    If you run non-ethanol fuel you will get a little more mpg.
  12. Scout70

    Fuel Economy ???

    I have a 2021 R18 Classic. Getting 46-48 mpg average.
  13. Scout70

    Installing foot pegs on a Classic with floorboards

    Floorboards and other accessories come on the Custom
  14. Scout70

    Installing foot pegs on a Classic with floorboards

    Within the R18 Classic line there is the Classic “Deluxe” and Custom” models. See: https://bikereview.com.au/bmw-r-18-classic-classic-custom-classic-deluxe-here/
  15. Scout70

    RSD cylinder head covers

    Those covers are nice. Here is mine with the complete Sand cover.
  16. Scout70

    Comment by 'Scout70' in media '9C96BF2A-79FC-4ADD-8D91-1BAFEE72705F.jpeg'

    When I bought my T18C BMW gave a $1000.00 accessories credit. I think the heads were around $1300.00 with tax. I applied the credit plus $300.00 out of pocket. It was worth it then; however, without the credit I am not so sure I’d do it. They look great thought.
  17. Scout70

    Disregard if inappropriate.

    2005 and 2006 have servo brakes. If the abs pump goes out, it is a costly fix. I’d look for a 2007 or newer.
  18. Scout70

    I Removed My Windshield And Went Riding (Wow!)

    Too bad it illegal to not have mirrors on the bike. Maybe find some bar-end mirrors?
  19. Scout70

    Setting the proper preload for the rear suspension

    You guys need to read the owners manual—the section in the back. It specifically says 8 turns if you weigh 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Maybe a little more for fuel and any luggage. I weight 220. I used a felt pen to make a mark at the 12 o’clock position and gave it 8 turns. Big difference in...
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