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    Hello - R18 Transcontinental - Slightly Nervous

    My many past rides have been mainly on Harley touring bikes, I bought my first BMW R18 Classic last March. Missed the creature comforts on the Classic compared to past touring bikes, namely uncomfortably seats, no fuel gauge and unforgiving ride comfort after 50 miles in the seat. Therefore...
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    1st Edition Gift Box

    No first edition pack came with my new TC from my BMW supplying dealer here in the UK. I understand your frustration after making many phone calls and a string of unanswered emails, I threatened to contact BMW customer services and suddenly the pack arrived by post. Needless to say the...
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    R18 B/TC and the TFT

    I have the same issue with connection every time I ride as stated in a previous post. I did the same and bought a cheap iPhone charging cable on eBay. I can confirm that BMW indeed make Three very charging short cables for the iPhone 13 My dealer has ordered one from Germany. See details attached.
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    R18 B/TC and the TFT

    Established that my phone indeed pairs automatically but need to start the map mode every time. It’s seems like no in stock iPhone charging cable available in UK, can be ordered from Germany.
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    R18 B/TC and the TFT

    I picked up my new TC on Thursday after trading in my R18 classic. In general all the functions are working well using my iPhone 13 after 150 miles. My only issue is that TC does not come as standard with the very short mobile charging cable. Not sure if anyone has purchased this cable and...
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    R18 Side stand extender pad

    Hello All, Has anyone fitted a side stand extender pad to your bike. I am conscious of the weight of my Transcontinental and considering fitment. At present I use a plastic disk placed under my side stand on my tarmac drive. Desert Rat
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    gas mileage

    Hi Tom, My R18 Classic averaged 56 MPG over 2300 miles, mainly ran in Rain and Roll modes. Regards, Desertrat
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    New R18 Classic owner from UK.

    Nothing wrong with the R18 classic just wanted the added equipment and features that the R18 TC provides. Although I did find the lack of a fuel gauge and the small front mudguard meant a lot of cleaning had to be done. Definitely no wet rider riding. My previous bike was HD Ultra Limited with...
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    R18 Wunderlich backrest and fitting kit for standard or classic R18

    Hello Caveman, Photos attached. Desert Rat
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    New R18 Classic owner from UK.

    I hope you enjoy your R18 Classic, since March I have had 2300 carefree miles on my R18 classic. I am based in South Devon, will take delivery of a new R18 TC on Thursday.
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    R18 Wunderlich backrest and fitting kit for standard or classic R18

    Hello All, I am currently advertising my as new chrome backrest and fitting kit on eBay. Advertised with a good saving on the new price. Taking delivery of my new R18 Transcontinental on Thursday Which has a Top Box fitted. Desert Rat
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    R18 Classic - Drive Train Slop

    My thoughts exactly the reduced braking in rain mode seems to make a difference. Not sure about ghosts in the night comment .....
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