Recent content by Erniecat

Just finished installing the Wunderlich 25mm risers. The electrical wires do not need replacement, just freed from the zip ties that holds all the wiring in place at the fork tree (at least on the base R18). This allows adequate slack to place the risers. The supplied hydraulic lines are a...

My oil change kit from Sierra BMW showed up this week and I fully intended to change the oil on my 22 R18 (3,000 miles) but find myself questioning my logic. The bike had the initial break-in service @ 800 miles last August (dealership) and I intended to do my regular springtime oil change this...

I noticed several different part #'s for this item on the Wunderlich site, so I asked for clarification. Actually got an email this morning advising me that my bike (2022 Base built 02/22) required the Part # 18200420-422. I'm guessing there was a date dependent production change that altered...

There is an article on motorcycle.com which addresses this issue. "BMW of North America, LLC is recalling a number of its motorcycles due to a headlight issue that compromises visibility. This recall specifically involves the BMW R 18, R 18B, and R 18 Transcontinental models produced between...

Internet enthusiast forum. Anyone can post anything from complete gospel to pure fabrication. I guess it is up to us to decide what we believe, but hey it's 5 plus pages of entertainment when snow and frigid temps keep many of us off our bikes. :eek:

Pretty extreme accusations you are making, like to hear the other side of the story from Dealer / BMW.

BMW 25% off promotion ends Sunday. I bought a set of factory engine guards for my 2022 base model this week @ Gateway BMW. $450 out the door (including hardware). Their catalogue shows the bars in black, at least for the base R18. Don't know about the the pannier bars or availability for...