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    Tube or Tubeless

    Thank you, i'll give then a call tomorrow and confirm the price in the uk
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    Tube or Tubeless

    Callboy, found these in the UK specially made for BMW bikes, perhaps you can find similar in the us , but shipping prohibitive ? not had a price yet but will be asking ......Thanks Eddie https://www.drwheelbuilding.com/BMW-Wheels/
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    center stand and raise the R18C

    Lucky your in the us, we have lots of sleeping policemen here, perhaps a corded sprung cable attached to the bars as a reminder , similarto the ones used on disklocks ?
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    DWA Battery

    When my bike delivered , connected my optimate 4 (cambus charger) and indicstor chsrge light went to yellow= holding low charge, left it charging for about 4 days now showing green and okay, I read that some bikes have trackers (my bike has one) and they significantly drain the battery...
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    Engine rattles?

    If you bought the bike new, and are correctly checking the oil, have a word with the dealership about your experienses , just in case the problem develops,
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    Is there a BMW shop manual out for our bikes yet? Or, an electronic version?

    Think you need a petition , if nothing works , www change .org?
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    Is there a BMW shop manual out for our bikes yet? Or, an electronic version?

    Really,do not understand the problem,most of the UK is suffering a skills shortage, so much so I recently passed a car dealership ,sign board outside ,"technicans wanted" £2,000 (2400USD) sign on Fee! What i'm getting at if they are so busy why not let the enthusiasts have the manuals , and if...
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    Jack, Lift , advise please

    Brilliant thank you very much appreciated .....Eddie
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    Jack, Lift , advise please

    Thank you Scott, will have to will have to decide which would be best in the long term, cost and safety aspect , just want to get the wheel off in case of a puncture as i'm 35 miles away from nearest bmw dealer. Thanks again Eddie
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    Jack, Lift , advise please

    Thank you just had a look , Just one piece of 2x2 wood between jack and underside of the bike, and 2 x axle stands under swing 2 arms ? By coincidence similar set up to the Kineo BMW R18 Wheel installation video on their site showing limited wheel installation and jacks, I Like that tractor...
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    6,000 miles service cost is ridiculous!

    That's extortion ! See if there any good independents locally , or call and ask other dealers find the costs, maybe where you bought it from maybe cheaper? good luck , prices here in uk going up fast, Drove past a car garage today , and a sign out side , "looking for Technicians £2000...
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    Tube or Tubeless

    Exactly my thoughts , my nearest bm shop 35 mls away, think about collecton, repair etc £££ thanks for your response .
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    Tube or Tubeless

    Your in exactly the same boat as me! I'm looking at tyre sealent, new rims, outtex , I have complained to the bmw dealer ship and wsiting a response ? Cheers Eddie uk
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    Tube or Tubeless

    I asked this question to another member on here , did not get a response , can you respond ? How can you patch, change tube at the side of the road , you will need to carry a suitable jack tools air etc with the bike having zero carrying capacity?
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    Jack, Lift , advise please

    Looking for a cheap jack to lift rear wheel off the ground to remove wheel for puncture repair. currently looking at a box scissor jack as pictured, opens to 14.5 inches max , 7.87 inches min height. Max weight 500 kg , would this be considered suitable? Thank you .....Eddie
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    How Much Did You Pay For Your First Service?

    Servicing Any one close to "Hull" uk I can highly reccomend Steve at Rainbow workshops at Brough , 30 years at Rainbow Bmw The only guy I woold trust 100% and very competative on his servicing Rides 1150gs R1100s etc Ph 07535434341 Unfortionatly, he's too for away from me now but may make...
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    Am I missing a caps? 😳

    I have holes where a steering damper could be fastened ? Eddie
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    Cornering clearance

    Will do thanks for letting us know,had no idea I would have just carried on riding it ! Eddie
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    Tube or Tubeless

    Will be making some enquiries to find costs etc ....Thank you for posting Eddie
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    Bmw breakdown assistance UK…NOT

    Beemer boy , very sorry for not responding quicker, Thought i had done so, until i re read your your post , I came back to your post as I now have the bike and shop told me Tubeless, I have since found that the mitchelin commander 3 can be either tubed or tubeless! So i have asked the shop to...
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