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This was posted on Facebook, anyone else heard about Option 719 parts for R18?





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At least the painting is alreday available in Motorrad Germany’s web. And the complete info is in bmw press report
 
Luis said:
At least the painting is alreday available in Motorrad Germany’s web. And the complete info is in bmw press report
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Even though we are STILL waiting for the majority of its accessories to either be released or to dribble through. With smaller markets, like South Africa, virtually being completely sidelined (?)

Motorrad would not be able to arrange the proverbial p1ssup in a brewery if they tried. There are some things that Europeans naturally s4ck at, like sales support (BMW) and service support (KTM).
 
TodkaVonic said:
Haven't heard but it seems like a logical progression. I like the paint job. Rocker covers are kinda meh.
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Agreed, Those engine covers are terrible - probably includes the air cleaner cover. Not so sure that I like the wheels either. Nice seat, however - although there might not be a matching pillion biscuit. No passenger footpegs. And most specifically in the case of the latter - not offered as a bobber. The deflating experience continues.

I wonder at times whether we, as initial R18 customers (most ardent fanboys), bought the First Edition or the Fools' Edition )-:
 
estoma said:
Agreed, Those engine covers are terrible - probably includes the air cleaner cover. Not so sure that I like the wheels either. Nice seat, however - although there might not be a matching pillion biscuit. No passenger footpegs. And most specifically in the case of the latter - not offered as a bobber. The deflating experience continues.

I wonder at times whether we, as initial R18 customers (most ardent fanboys), bought the First Edition or the Fools' Edition )-:
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Fools Edition!!! That’s right
 
Maybe I'm a fool, but I love my R18 First Edition. I have no regrets for making the purchase.
There will always be new stuff coming out that a rider may lust after or hate. 🤪
 
I like the paint color, not a fan of the covers or the wheels. I'm more of a "traditionalist" when it comes to my cruisers. Even if this color or edition was available at the time of purchasing my FE, I'd still have gone with my FE... No sour grapes, just look at my choice for Harley....
 
theMucker said:
Maybe I'm a fool, but I love my R18 First Edition. I have no regrets for making the purchase.
There will always be new stuff coming out that a rider may lust after or hate. 🤪
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I do not think any of us here regret buying our R18, but I will suggest that some of us, me specifically, regret our timing buying it.

I cannot say how often I have promised myself that I will not again purchase a new model, whatever motorcycle, during its initial model year. Just leave it till the second or third year so that all the growing pains get sorted; I rationally will reason, only to find myself surrender to relearn an old lesson once again. The first HD Twin Cams, the first HD M8s, the first (2013) KTM 1190 Adventures, Polaris' initial (2014) Indian Chiefs. There are literally hundreds of examples - read the second paragraph in the Final Thoughts section on this V4S Review; 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review - First Ride On Ducati's New Flagship (motorcycle.com). Most amicably refrained and where we might well find ourselves in another one or two years hence; 'consider offloading the old for the new'.

The curse of being an early adopter; suffer all the early issues and prototype the fledgeling bling and farkles - more often than not at considerable expense and effort to boot. Perhaps that is what makes us tick (?)
 
estoma said:
I do not think any of us here regret buying our R18, but I will suggest that some of us, me specifically, regret our timing buying it.

I cannot say how often I have promised myself that I will not again purchase a new model, whatever motorcycle, during its initial model year. Just leave it till the second or third year so that all the growing pains get sorted; I rationally will reason, only to find myself surrender to relearn an old lesson once again. The first HD Twin Cams, the first HD M8s, the first (2013) KTM 1190 Adventures, Polaris' initial (2014) Indian Chiefs. There are literally hundreds of examples - read the second paragraph in the Final Thoughts section on this V4S Review; 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review - First Ride On Ducati's New Flagship (motorcycle.com). Most amicably refrained and where we might well find ourselves in another one or two years hence; 'consider offloading the old for the new'.

The curse of being an early adopter; suffer all the early issues and prototype the fledgeling bling and farkles - more often than not at considerable expense and effort to boot. Perhaps that is what makes us tick (?)
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I can't disagree with you, Estoma. I'll bet that next year the R18 will have a fuel gauge and adjustable, more supple rear suspension. Maybe the stock seat will even be something that won't cause pain and/or damage to a passenger's bum & spine.
In my case, at 66 years old & retired, I wasn't even considering waiting for a year or two for the "bugs" to be ironed out. I want to RIDE all I can while I can. Life is getting shorter all of the time and the Roadmaster is a lot of machine on some of these east Tennessee roads. I'm tossing the R18 around these curves like a 20 year old fool AND LOVING IT!
 
estoma said:
I do not think any of us here regret buying our R18, but I will suggest that some of us, me specifically, regret our timing buying it.

I cannot say how often I have promised myself that I will not again purchase a new model, whatever motorcycle, during its initial model year. Just leave it till the second or third year so that all the growing pains get sorted; I rationally will reason, only to find myself surrender to relearn an old lesson once again. The first HD Twin Cams, the first HD M8s, the first (2013) KTM 1190 Adventures, Polaris' initial (2014) Indian Chiefs. There are literally hundreds of examples - read the second paragraph in the Final Thoughts section on this V4S Review; 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review - First Ride On Ducati's New Flagship (motorcycle.com). Most amicably refrained and where we might well find ourselves in another one or two years hence; 'consider offloading the old for the new'.

The curse of being an early adopter; suffer all the early issues and prototype the fledgeling bling and farkles - more often than not at considerable expense and effort to boot. Perhaps that is what makes us tick (?)
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I get the sentiment, but on the other hand, I bought my R1200C when it first came out and never felt that I missed out. It served me well for over 22 years. You may be right though..time will tell!
 
theMucker said:
I can't disagree with you, Estoma. I'll bet that next year the R18 will have a fuel gauge and adjustable, more supple rear suspension. Maybe the stock seat will even be something that won't cause pain and/or damage to a passenger's bum & spine.
In my case, at 66 years old & retired, I wasn't even considering waiting for a year or two for the "bugs" to be ironed out. I want to RIDE all I can while I can. Life is getting shorter all of the time and the Roadmaster is a lot of machine on some of these east Tennessee roads. I'm tossing the R18 around these curves like a 20 year old fool AND LOVING IT!
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Mucker, you make it sound like you are about to expire (-:

63-year-old, top fuel; Why We Will NEVER FORGET this Incredible TOP FUEL NITRO MOTORCYCLE Race! - YouTube. Go to 27:18 into the video.

70 year-rings, nitrous 2-stroke; World’s FASTEST NITROUS KAWASAKI Breaks Record! - YouTube, Go to 13:33.

One of the more popular posters on the R3Owners forum is a Kiwi with the username Tal. He rides a really sorted Rocket 3 GT. Tal is 82 years young and going like a Boeing, literally.

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estoma said:
Mucker, you make it sound like you are about to expire (-:
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Naaaah... I'm not going anywhere soon.
Last fall, when I first found that the R18 was released, I was struggling with the financial decision... to spend a bunch of moolah on a new bike or just be happy with the Roadmaster, which was paid off and running great. We'd only retired at the end of 2019 and moved from NY in Jan 2020. Then buying our new home in April '20, with lots of moolah spent on upgrades, repairs and "stuff" required for home life in TN, it just didn't seem like a good financial decision. But then I realized that we're not getting any younger and who knows when life or health may throw us a curve that precludes riding on these awesome Tennessee roads? Fuggit! I plunked down a deposit on the First Edition.
I just want to get in all the miles that we can in this life. And refusing to deprive myself and my bride of maximum living is what retirement is all about.
Right now my wife and I are waiting for pathology results from the operation that she had on her pancreas a week ago. Our fingers are crossed, in the hopes that she'll soon be riding behind me again.
🤞
 
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My best thoughts and prayers for your Wife
 
theMucker said:
She's currently doing well and our hopes are high.
We started out when she was 14 and will soon be 64 and she still loves to ride behind me. She is the love of my life!
Thank you guys for the best wishes and likes. You're great.

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Awe she is gorgeous and looks so happy.
 
I am no one's sage or saint. But I will suggest this...
Don't put life off until tomorrow. Live it!
It may be that a new motorcycle (or whatever) won't make life perfect. But if it adds value and happiness or time to THINK it ain't a bad thing.
For me, getting out and in the wind helps to put things in perspective.
As does focusing on other things that a life has been built upon.
Thanks friends.
 
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