What did you do to your R18 today?

[R18Holan]

second stage of changing the rear section of the R18 - more noble classics in the BMW R18
All changed items:
- Bullet 1000® DF by Kellermann - Indicator, rear- & brake light "3 in 1" combination
- Koso license plate light - discreetly hidden under the fender (not visible from the outside)
- red reflector
are approved for road traffic
to be continued...

 

[Gerard]

New front fender on my R18 !
I bought this ABS cheap Fat Boy one.
Pretty sure it was crap....
When I got it , I found it pretty neat.
So I made two 4mm thick aluminium adapters and had all painted.
Here is the result.
It's really stiff, and now actually protects the engine front end.
I added this chrome accent too.

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[enzo5000]

I added a fender mounted auxiliary tail light to my R18 over the weekend.

 

[kils]

I added a Corbin seat

 

[David R]

Looks comfy

 

[Luis]

Black Wunderlich engine guard on. Ugly as expected (not only the wunderlich, all of them) but necessary. I tried to figure out how the OEM engine guard will allow you to put your extended legs on a plate over the engine. With the stopped bike I simulated the position and is impossible and unnatural

 

[R18Holan]

Today: change of fuel tank optics

 

[Deleted member 770]

Corbin Dual tour heated seat & back rest for the Mrs.
Got this Cramp buster & foam grips at Cycle gear.I think around $15 w/military 15%off
The tips will rotate with the 4 screws so different positions for those whom are interested.

Regards,Tom

 

[Black Dog]

The painter took a fishing trip to Florida. Like his vacation is more important than painting my parts, the nerve of some people. If he weren't such a good painter, a friend of 30 years and the damn owner, I would raise hell, Karen style, with his boss.

 

[Mr. Efficiency]

I took pictures after removing the bags and seat and adding the badges

 

[R18Holan]

View attachment R18 OX eyes - średnia.mov

 

[toolmaker51]

Corbin fairing, DK Design crash bars and front fender, BMW tank pouch, Mustang seat, Viking bags.

 

[enzo5000]

Corbin fairing, DK Design crash bars and front fender, BMW tank pouch, Mustang seat, Viking bags.

How was the ease of installation and relocation of the turn signals on the Corbin Fairing?

 

[toolmaker51]

No problem. The fairing installation supplies and instructions were good. Just had to cut and solder the wires.

 

[CanuckVet]

How is the wind protection, and the speaker sound? How tall are you? (If you don’t mind me asking)

 

[toolmaker51]

the wind protection isn't as good as I hoped. I did change out the windshield for one about 4" taller. There is also wind coming up from underneath but I expected that. I am 5' 10". The speakers sound good. It has a 500 amp amplifier so you could add more speakers if wanted. I am bluetoothed to my phone.

 

[R18Holan]

today a few small changes to our R18 that may inspire some of you

1. changing the position of the panniers using the BAGGER handle
2. relocation of the small carry-on bag
3. a simple patent for connecting GPS
4. Small tool bag fits perfectly
5. crossbar stiffening the handlebar

 

[Gerard]

Could you show/tell more about the bar end vintage turnlights ?
Bulb ? Connection? Adapter?

 

[R18Holan]

Could you show/tell more about the bar end vintage turnlights ?
Bulb ? Connection? Adapter?

step by step

 

[Gerard]

Great! Thanks !
What is the diameter of the light's thread ?M8?