What did you do to your R18 today?

[Urgefree]

Nice. Going to see about those. Imitation is some kind of flattery… or something like that.

 

[MilwDave]

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Nice. Going to see about those. Imitation is some kind of flattery… or something like that.

The black bikes should come with a set of Black and White Roundels from the factory. Maybe BMW can add a set to their accessory catalog.

You know, the unobtainable accessories that they tease us with.

 

[Gr8adv]

I like the black. But some good history with blue. Here is my 71 /5.

 

[Urgefree]

“…white and blue are the colors of the State of Bavaria in Germany, home of BMW.”

 

[MilwDave]

“…white and blue are the colors of the State of Bavaria in Germany, home of BMW.”

I understand the history of the BMW logo.
But the R18 is an entry into a market segment where accessories and personal touches are a large part of the ownership experience.

 

[Urgefree]

I understand the history of the BMW logo.
But the R18 is an entry into a market segment where accessories and personal touches are a large part of the ownership experience.

That wasn’t aimed at anyone. The only reason was to inform. People could put smiley faces for all I care. I’ve already ordered the blacked out sticker things

 

[MilwDave]

That wasn’t aimed at anyone. The only reason was to inform. People could put smiley faces for all I care. I’ve already ordered the blacked out sticker things

I did notice today while measuring the Roundel on the rear fender that it is a cloisonné rather than a flat metal emblem like the others.
I’m still having the graphics company vector a smaller version to fit. I’ll have to wait and see how it looks once I get it.
One Roundel may retain the traditional blue and white colors after-all.

 

[Michigan Tim]

Love my vintage roundels!!!! Especially with the FE. I handed my X5 down to my son and the first mod he made was blacking out the roundels. I was bummed, but love the fact he’s making it his own. I guess I have “old man” vintage taste and Milwaukee Dave has young, hip taste!! LOL

 

[Michigan Tim]

Blacked out B with the vintage roundels…….sexy

 

[Earl Swagger]

I did notice today while measuring the Roundel on the rear fender that it is a cloisonné rather than a flat metal emblem like the others.
I’m still having the graphics company vector a smaller version to fit. I’ll have to wait and see how it looks once I get it.
One Roundel may retain the traditional blue and white colors after-all.

I like butter croissants…

 

[sjeuf12]

I like butter croissants…

with marmalade yum !

 

[MilwDave]

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Maybe it’s just me, but the blue segment of the Roundel just kept catching my eye too much.
So I picked up the eBay graphics sheet and converted all the blue segments to black.

It’s the little things settle my OCD down.

The graphics company added a small vectored version to use on the rear fender cloisonné.
Search item # on eBay 224674622356

 

[VARG]

I needed to keep my R18 as a naked hot rod, but had to have options too.. obviously I had to get another R18

 

[Michigan Tim]

I needed to keep my R18 as a naked hot rod, but had to have options too.. obviously I had to get another R18

Great combo!!

 

[DiegoEscroto]

I installed my titanium emblems today with a 1.5mm carbon fiber backing

 

[MilwDave]

I needed a spot to mount my phone (queue Black Dog) but didn’t want to block my view of the gauge or mount it out in the wind on the bars. I used the Wunderlich device mount but mounted it upside down. I also had issues with my FTR blowing the camera out of my iPhone so I also wanted the QuadLock isolation mount to be part of the solution.
I don’t want to clutter the bike up but I’m pretty happy with the result.

 

[MilwDave]

I installed my titanium emblems today with a 1.5mm carbon fiber backingView attachment 3303View attachment 3304

I think making one that says 110 ci would look cool

 

[Billy Bob McC]

I installed my titanium emblems today with a 1.5mm carbon fiber backingView attachment 3303View attachment 3304

Hi, where did you get that emblem, did you make it or have it made ?
I was thinking of having “R18” or something. A passerby doesn’t know it’s called an R18

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I need to get my Rolex stem repaired.View attachment 3217

Same make of watch, same type of military background, same bike, same dry humour.

 

[Urgefree]

Reservoir covers and engine housing cover trim.