Upper fork caps

[laennecr]

i removed the windshield from my R18 Classic and there are recesses in the upper forks (see pic) that would look better covered. Saw some upper fork caps from BMW for $129. Anyone find a cheaper solution?

 

[Ulrich]

Got a 3D printer? .. if yes talk to me

https://www.r18forums.com/threads/3d-printed-parts.1322/

 

[laennecr]

Got a 3D printer? .. if yes talk to me

https://www.r18forums.com/threads/3d-printed-parts.1322/

No 3d printer but you sell them? I'll buy a set.

 

[Ulrich]

Hmmm ... never thought about that... let me run a few next weekend and see what shipping will be ... but sure why not

 

[laennecr]

Hmmm ... never thought about that... let me run a few next weekend and see what shipping will be ... but sure why not

Cool, thanks. $129 seems like a lot for simple aluminum caps. RSD of course but still.

 

[Ulrich]

Cool, thanks. $129 seems like a lot for simple aluminum caps. RSD of course but still.

Agreed! ... hmmm you said Aluminium now you gave me an idea ... I do have a Lathe and roundstock .. but I will still print some this weekend .

 

[MilwDave]

i removed the windshield from my R18 Classic and there are recesses in the upper forks (see pic) that would look better covered. Saw some upper fork caps from BMW for $129. Anyone find a cheaper solution?
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I have been looking for a set of the RSD Machined Finish fork caps.
Can I ask where you found them?

 

[R2K]

I have been looking for a set of the RSD Machined Finish fork caps.
Can I ask where you found them?

 

[Luis]

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I think those are for the R18, not for the R18 Classic

 

[rc51owner]

I think those are for the R18, not for the R18 Classic

Why wouldn't they fit the R18 Classic? It is the same bike in regards to frame and forks.

Cheers,

M

 

[enzo5000]

i removed the windshield from my R18 Classic and there are recesses in the upper forks (see pic) that would look better covered. Saw some upper fork caps from BMW for $129. Anyone find a cheaper solution?
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Go to a hardware store and get a faucet hole cover that will fit.

 

[Ulrich]

Go to a hardware store and get a faucet hole cover that will fit.View attachment 8166

Great idea!

 

[MilwDave]

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I know they are in the catalog but does anyone actually have them?

 

[Luis]

Why wouldn't they fit the R18 Classic? It is the same bike in regards to frame and forks.

Cheers,

M

No, not the same. I know because to install the OEM windshield to my R18 the dealer changed the top of the fork... Later I could take some pictures

 

[MilwDave]

No, not the same. I know because to install the OEM windshield to my R18 the dealer changed the top of the fork... Later I could take some pictures

I thought the rubber caps were removed to accommodate the windshield mount?

 

[laennecr]

I have been looking for a set of the RSD Machined Finish fork caps.
Can I ask where you found them?

Just did a goggle search and found a few BMW dealerships selling them.

 

[Ulrich]

Hmmm I just did a look at BMW OEM parts and it list's a 'Cover Plug' @ $3.70 a piece, I am not sure how hat plug looks but I can't even print and ship one for that price
Might be an alternative ...

 

[MilwDave]

Just did a goggle search and found a few BMW dealerships selling them.

They list them but no one has them.
I just checked with MotoWerks and they say they should be in Germany in January. Who knows when they’ll make it over here.

 

[laennecr]

Guess it RSD after all.

 

[HanseDavion]

The caps on the classic are much deeper than the base R18. This is due to the windshield support frame which has two plugs that go into the top caps. I had to change the fork caps on my base R18 to use the windshield.