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After +4 years of very happy R18 ownership I’ve taken the big decision to move on and get another bike. Just for a change and something a bit more of an all rounder (ish).This forum has been both a very valuable source of information and a pleasure to be on and contribute from time to time. It’s...

Afternoon everyone. Well, after a lot of consideration and keen interest in what’s been discussed on the forum this last year (dwindling stocks of new bikes) I decided a while ago to try and bag myself a 2nd R18. I’ve had my eye on a particular red one for about 6 months and been in contact...

Does anyone know if the side panels can be swapped about on the different models without modification? The rear frames look to be the same in the First Edition, Classic and Roctane (not sure about the B and TC). Reason I ask is that the Roctane panels obscure the jewel like drive shaft quite a...

Morning all, I post this really for the benefit or perhaps interest of any overseas forum members because I expect most Brits are already aware of the City of Chester and its Roman legacy in particular. When we were kids my parents used to take us there for short holidays and lots of visits...

Hello everyone, This one owner 2015 ST1300 with just 3100 genuine miles came in at my favourite dealer (UK) last week. After a couple of sleepless nights, lots of hasty due diligence over the weekend and a 👍 from my amazing wife I’ve bought it. I’ve managed to get in touch with the first owner...

Afternoon all, Recently I came across a polish highly recommended on another bike forum, I decided to get some and tbh I have been really impressed with it. Now I must confess I’ve never heard of it and I think it’s an American brand but we can get it in the UK. It’s not expensive (IMO) and I...

Well chaps (and any lady owners), this is something I’ve mused over a number of times. Just wondered if any of you have? We are told that the engine & gearbox weighs about 110kg, ok got that. So let’s take the smallest R18 with a wet weight of 345kg (for simplicity), where exactly is the other...

Long time member so not posting in the newbie section, I had a very enjoyable time owning my R18FE and after a recent change of circumstances decided I needed to get another one while I still can so have been looking seriously this last week or two. Visited a few dealers, made lots of calls and...

Talking to a dealer today (UK). R18 will no longer be available here (new to order next year 2025) as they are stopping manufacture. Apparently the R20 will be the bike going forward and that is Euro 5+ compliant (whereas the R18 as it exists is not). Did do a search before posting this...

Morning all, Are these covers aluminum or some sort of satin paint on stainless? Are they easy to live with or do they mark up really easily with bug splats and stone chips for example? Just considering a change. TIA

Morning all, You know how we often lament what’s happened to the used value of our R18’s (all variants). Well, here is another little example of what’s going on behind the scene, in our bike market anyway. Via Moto is an established motorcycle dealer in Sheffield (pretty big city in England...

Well chaps, an unexpected opportunity presented itself yesterday that could not be turned down. I was just about to mow the lawns when a good friend turned up at the gate. He’s into old vehicles and had just bought this Rolls Royce Silver Spur so he brought it round to show me. It’s 40 years...

Morning all, There’s a very positive review on YouTube by someone called Stand Up Moto. I can’t do hyperlinks (soz). Some of you may like to take a look. 👍

My annual service is due soon and the service icon will need clearing. Already aware of the GS-911 tool which is quite expensive but while looking online at prices a moment ago I came across this product that I’ve not seen before. Picture below. It’s being sold by a very reputable independent...

Hello all, A couple of days ago I learnt about new legislation thats come in now (Jan 2024) regarding new vehicles in the UK. Cars, vans and yes motorcycles. There are two YouTube videos I would highly recommend and perhaps someone IT savvy would be kind enough to do a hyperlink because I know...

For those interested in a new video review, a chap going under the name ‘MAM Journals’ has had the R18 100 Year Edition on loan. He was very complimentary about it. He doesn’t have thousands of subscribers (and do the clickbait find fault for something to say hater thing) but he’s a respected...

Afternoon. Think we would all agree that the R18, Classic, B and TC have had more than there fair share of ‘haters’. Some people seem to go out of their way to have a dig. It got me thinking. Is it really that bad a seller and if so compared to what? I commented positively upon a YouTube video...

Well chaps, after quite some time of scanning the classified ads for something nearish to me at the right price I’ve finally realised a long time ambition…..to bag myself an anvil and proper Vice. Pictures below. I got lucky, real lucky and purchased them from a retired 82 year old gent who had...

Well chaps, temptation has struck. Been after one of these for quite a few years and this morning found one at the right time right price so I’ve bought it. Delivery next week. It’s called a Pashley Classic, a 3 speed traditional bike with hand made frame, sprung leather seat and pin striping...

Some/many of you may not have seen this little gem of a 20 min Youtube video where a guy takes out a HD Street Bob 114 & then jumps onto an R18 (In England). It’s not a ‘review’, just a chap enjoying the bikes. I really enjoyed it. You may too….. Note I don’t know how to create hyperlinks...