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I live in France and ride on R18 Classic

Actually, I am in Scranton, PA,(3 hours from Albany); That having been said, If we were to have a warm Saturday, I'm sure we could put together a ride. My name is Bill and my MOA # is 7012 My number is 570-906-1226. Feel free to be in touch!

Hello from Alberta, Canada. I just purchased a new 2023 medium blue R18 Transcontinental a couple of weeks ago....just in time for winter's arrival. Love it. Have spent the last 25 years riding 6 cylinder Hondas. My last BMW was a 1977 R75/7 which I purchased new. Had it until marriage, kids and work interfered.

I am enjoying this forum.

Love the color scheme on your bike!

Hello RyBread, I'm a new member - waiting to introduce myself to the forum until my R18 is delivered sometime this week. On one of your posts, you said that the Hex EZ Can for the BMW k1600 and R9T models will work on the R18. Just wanted to get your advice and find out if this indeed true. Thanks.

Hello, I'm a new member - waiting to introduce myself to the forum until my R18 is delivered sometime this week. On one of your posts, you said that the Hex EZ Can for the BMW k1600 and R9T models will work on the R18. Just wanted to get your advice and find out if this indeed true. Thanks.

I'm based in UK. I'm considering giving my handle bar and a few chrome components a glossy black powder coat. I am having trouble finding a mechanic that can remove these items and reinstall them. I spoke with the BMW Showroom, but their quotation is far too high. None of local garage would do this. Is there someone in the area who can help me to remove and reinstall for me at a fair price?

Newer, bigger, better...?

Hello,
I did pay 50e for 2 years . since 2020. Why i can t find it on the site , how many members we are? I want to see how many members are on this forum? and then i will support the site.

hi , was looking at the custom page and saw your nice r18 with whitewalls , classy .
is the r nine t racer and Ducati in the background also in your stable ?
very varied selection . I have the same taste . how do you decide what you are going to ride ?

Welcome to the forum .

My apology, I’ve sent many photos on this forum but it is not letting me do it now. You can call me with questions at 812-483-3913. BTW Pro Race still has not sent my full titanium exhaust. It has been close to a month now. Regards, Tony

Nice bike. I also have the 100th anniversary. It’s on display at BMW Melbourne until I can ride it in July. But I own it. I’ve never ridden one. Are you happy with yours?

Is your Jurock windshield still available? How much is shipping to Evans GA (30809)?

Hello from Sydney Australia.
First time post. I have been watching and reading for a while and have found the forum to be very helpful. I have recently retired and traded my 2018 HD FLHTK Ultra Limited in on a new 2022 R18TC, was a run out sale fully optioned 719 package. Have just had 10K service & new tyres fitted for an upcoming trip across to Western Australia, 9000kms return.

What a wonderful bike. I sell Beemers, bought the 100 year anniversary for my Christmas present to myself, and am smitten. Enjoy your new ride brother!

Hi there,
I saw your posts on the forum - I have a question about Akrapovic Exhaust.

I wonder if drilling out the rear perforated mesh (I marked these places with a red arrow) will help?
Will drilling out these places make the sound better?
What do you think about it?

Best regards
Krzysztof (from Poland)

I sold my Indian and bought the BMW R18 FE and never looked back. It handles like a BMW. It is much more agile in the twisties and weighs approx 70 lbs. less. Low speed "parking lot" manuevers are about the same, but you get used to it.

According to my owners manual I should have a setting that shows the Oil temperature in the instrument cluster. Mine does not show it. Have an appointement with the dealer next week. Anybody else had this problem?

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