Bought an R18b at Sturgis

[TheOldProfessor]

Rode my 2008 Harley Street Glide to Sturgis this past week. For the 2nd year in a row, I had to take it in for repairs. I had been researching the R18b for several months. The BMW dealer there had a 2022 with only 4000 miles and 2 years left on the factory warranty. So, I pulled the trigger and rode 900 miles over the past 2 days on a new-to-me Beemer.

 

[Rambler358]

Congrats! How are you liking the mid controls of the R18 vs the HD’s forward controls.

 

[Batt13]

Congrats! How are you liking the mid controls of the R18 vs the HD’s forward controls.

Rode my 2008 Harley Street Glide to Sturgis this past week. For the 2nd year in a row, I had to take it in for repairs. I had been researching the R18b for several months. The BMW dealer there had a 2022 with only 4000 miles and 2 years left on the factory warranty. So, I pulled the trigger and rode 900 miles over the past 2 days on a new-to-me Beemer.View attachment 15514

Congrats you will love it

 

[R 1800 San Diego]

Congratulations, from a former Fat Boy rider. I traded in my HD for a 2021 R18 First Edition when they came out, I love this motorcycle! It's a work of art from every angle, way different from most other bikes on the road and its gets attention everywhere I go. Like the Fat Boy, I can do most services myself due to a drive shaft, air & oil cooled motor.

 

[Ulrich]

Good on you brother!!! I hope you enjoy her as much as I do Uschi

 

[BER18 100]

You will like the smooth shifting and overall precision of the BMW drive train, and the ride in general. Congrats on the new B.

 

[Anibal]

Congratulations. She is a real stunner. Enjoy

 

[TheOldProfessor]

Congrats you will love it

I thought it might be a big issue, but it really wasn't. I put my feet up on the front engine guard a couple of times for a few minutes to stretch out.

 

[Berardi3]

Rode my 2008 Harley Street Glide to Sturgis this past week. For the 2nd year in a row, I had to take it in for repairs. I had been researching the R18b for several months. The BMW dealer there had a 2022 with only 4000 miles and 2 years left on the factory warranty. So, I pulled the trigger and rode 900 miles over the past 2 days on a new-to-me Beemer.View attachment 15514

Great Choice

 

[Pork Rind]

Not sure, anymore, which will be easier to sell for that dealership in Sturgis, the R18B you just bought, or the HD you just traded in, with the mess HD CEO and board of directors are in. You going to remove any patches on jackets or vests?

 

[Viking Power]

Congrats!

 

[TheOldProfessor]

Not sure, anymore, which will be easier to sell for that dealership in Sturgis, the R18B you just bought, or the HD you just traded in, with the mess HD CEO and board of directors are in. You going to remove any patches on jackets or vests?

I had a Harley patch on the back of a Jean jacket. I've already replaced it with a BMW patch.