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So does anyone know how to reset the service light notification without going back to the dealer? A month after my oil change and recall service for the front LED turn signal stalks, my service light came on. I guess my oil change was done early so the notification did not come on until after...

Has anyone mounted the Akra exhaust (complete or slip ons) onto the R18FE? Evidently the Vance & Hines version built for Motorad only fits later models, not the First Edition. I am looking to replace my fishtails…

The pdf pic looks to be for a different set of pipes. Here is what I ordered and it only came with the pipes plus a few bolts and plugs... Home › BMW Motorrad R18 Round Slip-On Exhaust Set Chrome 77119444955 BMW Motorrad R18 Round Slip-On Exhaust Set Chrome BMW Regular price$889.00...

Thanks Scott. I have a First Edition and despite going through all the pdf’s options for the Heritage models, I found no mention of the V&H Motorad exhaust installation. Have you seen it or done it yourself? Thanks, david

Fish tails are off, now how to install the new V&H pipes?

Just got my V&H slip ons in the mail—no instructions and just 2 small screws plus 4 black hole plugs. I guess it's just plug’n play using OEM parts once the fishtails are removed. They feel pretty heavy but I guess the FE was never gonna be a light weight. Anyone else done this at home? Tips...

Thanks guys. I'll be trying the MotoScan device soon.

Like many of you, I am pretty old school about maintenance and usually do all of my own routine oil changes, etc. My R18 FE just popped up the service alert on it's one year birthday but it has less than 2000 miles and has already had 2 oil changes, one by the dealer at 600 miles and one by me...

Come on guys--this is Japan's answer to Arlen Ness and Roland Sands. I think these guys are geniuses and although I wouldn't want to own such a Mad Max machine, I can still appreciate it like I do the way my K1600B resembles the Concept 101.

Beautiful rig. I might go with those pipes over the Vance and Hines...

Me2 but hang in there. The beach bars on my Road King are still my favorite way to pose on a bike but I really enjoy cruising the City on my R18 and feeling like I AM the king. That seat from Hans is to die for and I hope to see it on the bike. I might even reach out to Hans and practice my...

Thanks Todka, Removal of the canister was terminal for the unit, but attached are pic’s of how it’s removal looks on my R9T. I’d show you my magazine safe but the snowflakes would object and might turn me over to the tree-hugger nannies.

I like your humor, clivescott. As to the initial thread about what the R18 feels like, I think the initial question as posed was answered by the Mucker. I own an AMG Diavel and can tell you say that it is not in the same cruiser category as my R18, despite having a similar "sit up and beg"...

Here’s another ride I enjoy: