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Already looked you up! I saw some other familiar names over there and an excellent forum to boot 🍻 🍻

My R18 C has been flawless and I kept her longer than my usual 1.5-2.0 years when I typically move on. I have enjoyed a couple cross country trips on her and endless fun regardless the road type and conditions, just a great motorcycle. I've got some serious travel plans for the next two years...

@Noelpolar , @R18 100 , good points. If one found difficulty in controlling the clutch lever and/or was using poor technique the multiples of constant "abuse" in never ending stop and go traffic would accelerate clutch wear and damage. Shame if that's the case ($$) as when done properly the...

This is not normal. If nothing else the R18 models have a very stout drivetrain so only a couple causes come to mind. Number 1, there are no other reports I recall reading of low mileage clutch problems that would indicate a poor design or poor quality of the clutch parts, although it is always...

We'll said. Most buyers in this "class" of toys be it motorcycles, cars, boats, etc., will pay to play if it's what they really want and the value certainly can be relatively to how deep ones pockets are, but the math still has to work for "them". HD got all kinds of bail out money which still...

Pretty similar. We no longer see "severe" v. "normal" use intervals provided that were routinely listed on every piece of machinery/vehicle I've owned until recent years. We now see OEMs limit owners manuals information to more and more of mostly useless info let alone allow OEM repair manuals...

Welcome! Being a soup can and strings level Luddite I tend to limit social media and am happy this venue exists. ;) 🍻

Some threads show where folks have mounted a GPS. I've had Nav IV, V and VI on my BMWs over the years and the different models interact with the Nav units differently (GS/A shows many times the data v. RT, etc.). I think you will find on the R18 it will not interface at all and will act as a...

Congratulations and welcome! You'll find a wide range of riding and wrenching experience here and other Brands ownership to include many on HD with a bunch of us fellow "oldsters"in the mix. I think you'll have a good time on your R and there are many great posts to search if you like to do...

Congratulations and welcome! I'm sure some folks will post with modification info and the search function works fairly well too. Wunderlich makes some nice stuff, but at the higher end of the $$ range. A bunch of HD riders are here and can offer some comparison information and while both...

Congratulations! 🍻 🍻

Whereabouts in Mass are you? In an earlier life I spent a bunch of time there visiting family and friends spread all over from the Cape to the Berkshires. 2 wheeled activities included Enduros on the Cape, Moto X at Southwick, tons of road miles and even worked at the ISDT when it was held out...

Great looking bike 🍻 (trivia, Bimmer cars - Beemer motorcycles click)

This is common for BMW. In Germany (perhaps other countries too), if an individual was stopped for speeding and was fined for the violation and it was proven the speedometer was inaccurate/contributing factor the OEM received a substantial penalty. On BMWs (and perhaps other OEMs) the practice...

Too fun and in pondering your comments it's quite possible we went to different schools together! ;)🍻

Love'd the LT and always wanted a 1600. How is/was the B for you?

For a stand alone rain suit I would look at BMW or Harley. I've tried a bunch of options over many years and rather experimenting I've seen both Brands offer quality kit (yes, Harley has a bunch of weekend pirate gear, but also a very complete line of everything serious riders look for). I now...

Excellent point(s)! I was going to ask if he had changed plugs after pulling them for the photos as that residue is nasty from whatever elixir was been forced down her throat.

If I had to guess, there may have been a loose connection or less likely a bit crud dislodged during your activities. Glad it worked out for you and thanks for sharing the outcome! 🍻