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  1. Alex-B

    What Bike Would You Trade Your R18 for?

    More to do with the mounting than counter balancers. Touring bikes are rubber mounted, softails are solid mounted. The driveline is also more isolated on the touring bikes with a rubber cushion in the rear sprocket where it fixes to the wheel vs the solid mounting on a softail wheel. That being...
  2. Alex-B

    R18 with Classic stock exhaust?

    Cost would be the main reason as you’ll need the pipes, front shields and different mounting brackets when I looked into it. The note is different slightly.
  3. Alex-B

    R18/R18C to R18B

    I went from an R18 to an R18B both in FE trim. The B handled better because of the rake difference and was more comfortable for sure but, on reflection overall it was a less fun ride than the R18 imo. In hindsight, I probably should have just changed the rear shock on my R18. Fuel capacity/...
  4. Alex-B

    Roctane weight vs R18

    That’s incorrect, it has the same frame as the R18 and Classic, not the B and TC.
  5. Alex-B

    R18 vs Harley

    I suspect the experience will differ vastly depending on your location and the sort of riding you do however, Road King Special over an R18 Roctane all day long imo especially if you’re going to use it for its intended purpose. I tend to ride solo and don’t get involved with HOG chapter rides...
  6. Alex-B

    Anyone else or just me Final Drive/Gearbox leak?

    https://r18forums.com/threads/poll-about-final-drive-bevel-gear-oil-spillage-on-the-rim-and-tyre.2232/ Some discussion here
  7. Alex-B

    Recall in the UK - all models

    I received these letters as well, unfortunately I no longer own either and no option on the form to tell BMW which is unusual from other recall letters I’ve had. I’m hoping they will contact the DVLA to obtain the correct details. Alternatively, if the new owners of HN22 EMK or RE71 ZHU are on...
  8. Alex-B

    Harley Street Glide Vs Bagger

    I agree with most of what Vyk has said above. I had a 2018 stage 2 Street Glide Special for a while. Screen/ Infotainment- It didn’t have the latest Boom Box GTS system which arrived in 2019, so no CarPlay option but anything newer can/ does have it. It did also come with stand alone navigation...
  9. Alex-B

    R18 Roctane

    BMW sacrificed volume to be able to show off some of the exposed driveshaft on the B/ TC imo which was a mistake if they were serious about the touring market and one of the few things they got wrong imo. The stretched bags I had on my street glide special were a more useful shape and size when...
  10. Alex-B

    Interesting exhaust options?

    Post in thread 'Exhaust manifold/ Headers' https://www.r18forums.com/threads/exhaust-manifold-headers.1691/post-27139 I’m sure there was another member with them too.
  11. Alex-B

    Goodbye trusted Suzzie, welcome home Bimmie.

    I think you may be correct 😅 weather really is against us so far this year.
  12. Alex-B

    Goodbye trusted Suzzie, welcome home Bimmie.

    One of the cleanest M1800s I’ve seen 👍🏻 Great paint scheme on the R18B, mineral white really glows when we get some sun in the UK, enjoy
  13. Alex-B

    Interesting exhaust options?

    I never bothered in the end, saw some more pics and didn’t think they fitted the B/TC as well as they could have. Looked like they were a slightly smaller diameter than the standard pipes which looked odd to me where it met the heatshield. I haven’t noticed the same issue on the R18 though
  14. Alex-B

    Key Fob/Battery issue

    Should still be under warranty? Did you ask your dealer to look at this issue? You shouldn’t be $400 out of pocket on this
  15. Alex-B

    Interesting exhaust options?

    Some on the FB group ordered some of these for their baggers after being told they’d fit. They don’t. Make of that what you will.
  16. Alex-B

    Interesting exhaust options?

    That was my understanding when I was looking to order some for my R18B. Cheaper to buy from the US too even with fees etc when I was searching.
  17. Alex-B

    R18B Passenger Backrest / Sissy Bar

    https://www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/wunderlich-backrest-m18115-002.html
  18. Alex-B

    R18 Roctane

    The pic didn’t attach
  19. Alex-B

    R18 Roctane

    Looks like a BMW Road King Special
  20. Alex-B

    R18 Roctane

    https://fb.watch/koc7ZowVNi/ Another R18 variant being unveiled this week it seems. Whether it’s the Roctane or not we’ll have to wait and see. Reminds me of a Road King Special with that headlight nacelle. I am surprised they are persisting with this family of bikes if I’m honest given the...
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