What did you do to your R18 today?

[widu13]

On Saturday last week, I fitted the Healtech switched servo units on a single double pole switch underneath the right battery panel and also drilled the exhausts. Makes a very small difference at idle, but a significant difference from 2000 rpm...I like the change. Problem is that I will burn through my rear tyre very quickly now.

I found that a 35mm (1 3/8") stepped bit was really labour intensive, but starting it with the bit self centres it so that the drill bit of a 32mm hole saw could cut through and then be bored out with the stepped bit.

 

[Klaus FRA]

I installed the new front fender.
My two year journey is complete and the R18 is a finished project.

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Looks very nice ! Where did you get it from?

 

[harrisrc740]

I installed the new front fender.
My two year journey is complete and the R18 is a finished project.

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Wow I actually missed this post.... Very nice!!! can't wait to see the photo shoot

 

[RhoXS]

Today I put Loctite blue on my accessory screws and bolts. Almost lost a mirror at Myrtle Beach. I really think it was loosened up by some asshat in a parking lot, but added the thread locker just to be sure.

Also, got my new trunk bag from TXBrit! Love it!

 

[bigalcam]

Here is my baby, today I put on new head covers to complete the line on the bike down each side.. to me something simple can make a completely new interpretation of what you are trying to convey.. lets face it a well done custom BMW R18 is a moving piece of art.View attachment 14364View attachment 14365View attachment 14366

Nice! Whose rear fender and seat did you use?

 

[bigalcam]

I installed the new front fender.
My two year journey is complete and the R18 is a finished project.

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Dave, What technique did you use to make your fishtails black? I'm trying to decide which way to go, yours look nice! of course, I love the seat and other items from LMC. I am very jealous!

 

[MilwDave]

Dave, What technique did you use to make your fishtails black? I'm trying to decide which way to go, yours look nice! of course, I love the seat and other items from LMC. I am very jealous!

I had a local powdercoat shop blast them and powder coat them using hi-temp Cerakote Glacier Black.

 

[skidward]

Put a paint mark on the handle used to adjust the rear spring tension to make it easier to tell how many rotations I made.

 

[1911tex]

I had a local powdercoat shop blast them and powder coat them using hi-temp Cerakote Glacier Black.

Even though I like keeping my bike stock.....I am really impressed with your mods....yes a true work of art!

 

[HSSPaul]

After 19,000kms my front tire was toast. I was never a fan of the OEM tires on this bike so I decided to throw on a set of White Wall Shinko 777's.
Loving the look and they seem to ride nice with a great turn in feel!

 

[Ulrich]

After 19,000kms my front tire was toast. I was never a fan of the OEM tires on this bike so I decided to throw on a set of White Wall Shinko 777's.
Loving the look and they seem to ride nice with a great turn in feel!

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They sure look like they belong there !!! Nice.

 

[Star-Lord]

I played around with some different LidLock mounting locations (Thank you TXBrit); I'm currently looking at the default location (brake/clutch lever assembly) and the seat secure mounting buckle.

 

[harrisrc740]

I played around with some different LidLock mounting locations (Thank you TXBrit); I'm currently looking at the default location (brake/clutch lever assembly) and the seat secure mounting buckle.

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Make me wish I would have picked those up I was too excited about the Kern-Stabi that I did not pay attention to the other items. Curious to see where you end up mounting them, keep us posted.

 

[Gr8adv]

I played around with some different LidLock mounting locations (Thank you TXBrit); I'm currently looking at the default location (brake/clutch lever assembly) and the seat secure mounting buckle.

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I like it.

Curious anyone ever had their helmet stolen? I have been riding since the beginning of time and I don’t even know anyone this has happened to.

 

[Star-Lord]

It hasn't happened to me, nor do I know of anyone that it has happened too... However, I would always try and lock my helmet either in one of my side cases (GS Adventure), or now, I can fit my helmet into my Model B side case (barely) or I'll run my helmet strap under the side cases locking lever.

 

[harrisrc740]

I like it.

Curious anyone ever had their helmet stolen? I have been riding since the beginning of time and I don’t even know anyone this has happened to.

Never known of any helmet to be stolen but Mine have always been secured on the bike or carried with me. With my K1600 I have plenty of storage on the bike to hold multiple helmets and jackets. With the R18B I can only hold a half lid in the side case so jacket & helmet has to go with me like the old days....

 

[harrisrc740]

ooh I forgot... Those were the days I travelled with a tank bag also..

 

[ad78]

unseated all 4 brass heads and put back the cover. Torx 25 and 10mm wrench is all you need. The akra on 100 yrs sound more better

 

[widu13]

Changed the DWA batteries shown here: https://www.r18forums.com/threads/doa.3211/

 

[Gr8adv]

Never known of any helmet to be stolen but Mine have always been secured on the bike or carried with me. With my K1600 I have plenty of storage on the bike to hold multiple helmets and jackets. With the R18B I can only hold a half lid in the side case so jacket & helmet has to go with me like the old days....

Truth be told I have locked my jacket to the bike when I stop at popular places to look around. I guess I think jackets are more prone to disappear. Helmets have a pretty small audience.