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    Indicator: WARN with Wrench Icon prompt - BT MOTO Brentune

    So my WARN with a wrench icon indicator popped up today at 2000 miles. That means service due? I did all the liquids service myself at 600 miles. Is that what it is prompting for? Or is there another service at 2000? I thought it was at 600 miles and 5000 miles. I have BT MORO Brentune CPU...
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    WARNING Do not add the BT Moto tune until you've had the reverse issue fixed!

    This is important enough to become it's own thread. From what I have understood from the thread https://www.r18forums.com/threads/bt-moto-ecu-flash-group-buy-and-discount.727/post-52089 The reverse fix will require BMW undating the ECU. Therefore unless you want muck around do NOT add the BT...
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    Good for ONE Week ~ $200. off coupon for BMW R18 Performance Calibration With Handheld Tuner!

    Because Chris @BT Moto was kind enough to give us a group buy on the BMW R18 Stage 1+ Performance Calibration With Handheld Tuner and has kindly extended the coupon code for 1 week --showing appreciation by posting this as a new thread in case anyone else wants the deal. (I have no affiliation...
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    R18 Classic - Hypoid Axle Gear OIL GL3 ... or 5? ... or 2?

    Learning how to do 600 mile service on 23 R18 Classic. Watching a vid the guys uses GL3. Does it have to be GL3? The only GL3 I can find is BMW OEM at a ridic. price of $57. :( GL5 way more affordable. See below
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    Red wires are an eye sore!

    Feel my pain!... Im about to mask off everything around these fugly red wires and hit them with a, shot of black spray paint. Doesn't seem like it'd adhere to be the best solution.. but black electrical tape would eventually dry and lose stickyness too.Any suggestions?
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    What specifically is done on 600 mile dealership initial service?

    Got my 600 check up scheduled. They quote 2 hours... $450. For a check up!!? Whats up with that?! Seems a bit pricey for a once over.
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    STILL NO REVERSE FIX - At what point can there be a class action lawsuit?

    So I checked with the dealer's service manager today. He said no fix is in and nothing on the horizon. When I pressed him he said it may likely end up never happening, that I might have to settle for the $1K credit. That kinna p*sses me off --having reverse was a main selling point feature of...
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    Replacing Gas Cap (Reg. vs Locking Gas Cap)

    So I my R18 came with a chrome locking gas cap. Because I'm trimming it out with Bronze accents I wanted to replace that (believe it or not) with a non locking bronze gas cap. This is how it arrived --with no screw part. It seems to have a tension ring release needing a two pin tool to contract...
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    Super nice n sturdy gas tank rack / protector

    Got this gas tank rack / protector today. Exceptionally well made --solid, not hollow tubes... adds function x2: 1) as a somewhat protection against drop of things on it. 2) as a rack to bungee cord tie down objects onto. Plus... 3) Looks! - I like the look and it will match the black back...
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    Gas tank logo medallion removal

    Thinking it would be an easy pop-off/pop-on replacement I bought 2 extra bronze logo medallions from DK Designs for the gas tank sides (that match their engine covers). However after removing the screws from the orig BMW logo medallions, they were still quite secured to the tank. Gently pulling...
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    Bronze plating or Metallic powder coating question...

    In order to achieve the custom look I am envisioning... I want a metallic bronze finish on some parts of the R18. Anyone know if parts of the engine casing can be bronze plated? Or would I be better off going with a bronze metallic paint powder coating? Specifically the covers under each 1800...
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    BUYER BEWARE -- www.HAULBIKES.com -- Bike Breakers

    6 months hunting the perfect Dream bike base to build out --poof. A pristine R18 Classic 2023 / 300 miles I bought from a dealership in IL. was collected by www.haulbikes.com a "professional" bike transport company, still in transport I get an email this morning saying it was damaged. A worker...
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    Upgrading to DNA Stage 2 Filter requires ECU flash remapping?

    I just bought the DNA kit filter and bracket. Shortly after I get a reply to my inquiry: "Regarding the P-BM18CR20-S2-COMBO in case you wish to proceed with the purchase of this Stage 2 Air Filter we inform you that the ECU remapping is mandatory" This means what? Now I have to take it in to a...
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    Holy Motos! The R18 2025

    I havent even got my 2023 yet and I'm selling it. haha
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    R18 Tank protector...

    I can't seem to find a decent tank protector. Anyone know of a partial or full cover? I've seen the ones with tubing... but that's not really much protection... Aliexpress has this one but it's tacky cheap plastic there's this but I think it's for the TC and it does not appear to...
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    Nice looking Badlands Exhaust!

    Ive been searching for an exhaust upgrade that I'll like long term. Initially I was leaning toward Freedoms but I want the entire pipe and exhaust in black NOT half the pipes in chrome and the addon muffler in black. Anyways.... in my searching I came across this very unusual Japanese brand I...
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    Know of lens cover for the Classic's side head lights?

    Found plenty of options for the headlight cover --but coming up totally empty handed for the side lights. Same with axle mount back wheel sliders.. Anyone might help in my search please?
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    Adding NON Clearwater brand aux lights?

    So the Clearwater light brand are sweet - but crazy high priced. Is there a way to adapt non Clearwater brand like these highly rated ones? I added some (not this particular brand) to my Vulcan S without too much issue. But BMW being what it is --I wonder if doing so voids warranty...
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    BMW's invasive motorcycle tracking?

    A little alarmed... I just plugged in the VIN to an R18 Im buying... at https://vehicleprivacyreport.com Not cool. Call me old school --but I refuse to own any vehicle that tracks my usage and/or reporting to insurance companies..
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Just got news from the dealer I was about to plunk a deposit on the Classic I was looking at --paniced when I saw it delisted on the web site. He said R18's with Revrse have a recall now.
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