• Welcome to the BMW R18 Forums. Member registration disables ads and allows you to post and share. Register Here.

New member saying Hi

  • <i class="fa--xf fal fa-check "><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true" ><use href="/data/local/icons/light.svg?v=1768230793#check"></use></svg></i> Discussion starter Discussion starter blues n twos
  • Start date Start date
blues n twos

blues n twos

Member
Joined
Jul 13, 2022
Messages
68
Visit site
Bike
R18 Classic
Hi all,

New member here from the UK saying hello :) I collected an ex display R18 Classic today and I love it.

I’ve been riding GSA’s since 2004 and I still have a 1250GSA Which is a keeper. I test rode a standard FE and did 100 miles on it and didn’t want to give it back. What a machine o_O

I’ve been reading through this great forum absorbing information like a sponge :)

I hope to be an active member on here.

earlier today...


cheers

Jon
 
Welcome and congratulations! You sure look like a happy owner! Do you know what modifications you are going to do?
 
R2K said:
Welcome and congratulations! You sure look like a happy owner! Do you know what modifications you are going to do?
Click to expand...
Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.
 
blues n twos said:
Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.
Click to expand...
Definetly replace the seat. It's horrible.
 
blues n twos said:
Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.
Click to expand...
most significant decrease in buffering would be accomplished with adding the lowers3F4C5154-5F85-46CF-9324-019F3DD0C636.jpeg
 
R2K said:
most significant decrease in buffering would be accomplished with adding the lowers
Click to expand...

thanks for that, I’ve ordered a screen wind deflector as a cheap tryout but if there is no improvement I’ll probably just remove the screen and enjoy clean air :)
 
Enjoy the bike and safe riding, lots of good info on here.
All the best from sunny Lincolnshire. :)
 
Its a beauty for sure. If you like chrome accents to enhance the wow factor, Wunderlich has some.
 
Welcome to the forum. A few of us from the UK and like you have already found, there is a lot to be gained from this site.
 
Congrats on the new bike. As others have said, you look very happy. Many here also have the R18C and R1250GSA combo. Great pairing. My R18C FE gets the most use in the stable. I'm just flat out attached to that bike. It's a little imperfect, a bit quirky, and a ton of fun. The combo is nearly irresistible to me! If you like yours even half as much, you'll still love it. Ride safe and have fun!
 
fundoo77 said:
That's interesting.... Something to consider for sure. Any place / retailer from where we can get these?
Click to expand...
Memphis Shades Part # sku is MEM5804 for the deflector and MEK1980 for the mount.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top