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Current setup, wunderlich fairing with short windshield, givi maxia 5 top case with light kit, hex ezcan for the lights, upgraded air filter with housing stupid inserts came undone when doing it, was sort of a pain in the ass to get them back in there with loctite but got it done. I liked the look of it before the additions but use it for work commute, the fairing cleans up the air and reduces buffeting in the helmet and almost eliminates the wind to the body. works great, the top case holds my riding jacket and helmet when at work, and lunch bag, backpack when on my way to work. The light kit works great, turn signals, break light, running light and emergency lights work great, although they are not perfectly in sync to the bikes lights.

Upcoming additions, front engine and cylinder covers, more comfortable seat, tune? I want more performance out of the bike, i want the jekill and hyde exhaust to keep the dark chrome but price is too much, might just remove the cats when out of warranty. I also want to see if I can retrofit some lights like on the classic, but aftermarket, some cool yellow lights or something we will see.
 

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givi maxia 5 top case with light kit, hex ezcan for the lights,
What mount are you using on the rear to hold the top case on?

I've got a Classic and the mounts made for the R18B/TC won't line up with the spools on the Classic.

Edit. I see you have a Roctane ... must be the same spool spacing then as the B/TC.
 
What mount are you using on the rear to hold the top case on?

I've got a Classic and the mounts made for the R18B/TC won't line up with the spools on the Classic.

Edit. I see you have a Roctane ... must be the same spool spacing then as the B/TC.
Used the tc top case carrier bolted right in
 
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Decided on the shortest windshield and let the helmet do it's thing.
My thought (we'll see) is that buffeting in direct clean air exposed helmet may be better than the dirty air from the tall windshield.
And per my teen sons... the taller one looks 'older', this one looks a bit more hot rod.

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When I take the windshield off, the buffeting goes away. I tried the Clearview at the same size as the stock with only marginal improvement. A short windshield is the next try.
What windshield is that?
 
Tires changed after 6 years and 11.000km. From the “OEM” Bridgestone Battlecruise (were excellent) to the only available in my place: Michelin Comander II. Let’s see how it goes…
 
Tires changed after 6 years and 11.000km. From the “OEM” Bridgestone Battlecruise (were excellent) to the only available in my place: Michelin Comander II. Let’s see how it goes…
I’m on my second set of Commanders on my Classic& I like them. They wear well & are good in the wet.
Interestingly a riding buddy who has a Harley softail Heritage has just had a pair fitted to his bike.
 
I installed a Roadstyler pillion backrest on my Roctane, made to order in Poland. Seems excellent quality, sturdy construction and nicely finished. Came with all the required hardware. Instructions on their website could be better. I found a video on YT by “Aussie Ryder” showing his install on an R18 B that was helpful.
 

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Bike looks great without a backrest, but I think it looks good, if you have to have a backrest. This being such a torquey beast I think the wife will feel more secure with some support.
 
I installed a Roadstyler pillion backrest on my Roctane, made to order in Poland. Seems excellent quality, sturdy construction and nicely finished. Came with all the required hardware. Instructions on their website could be better. I found a video on YT by “Aussie Ryder” showing his install on an R18 B that was helpful.
Just ONE more year!!! That’s all BMW had to produce the R18 and they would have produced the ‘Pure’ in that red or at least released one with a REAL metallic flake colour, unlike the barely any fleck Brooklyn Grey in ‘25… great looking bike, colour and backrest.
 
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Ha!! You put a 'Fat Boy' wheel in ... nice!!

EDIT: Oh wait I didn't read this correctly .. you went to the spoked mags away from the full disk wheel ... sorry .. nm ;)
pancake looks nice, but it's a bit heavy. I'll keep my butt warm.HHHHHHH
 
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