how do you like the metzelers compared to the H50s? I was looking at the dual compound Metzeler cruisertec tires, but all the metz are radials not bias ply and I know that can effect ride quality.
Just wondering what kind of mileage you all are getting out of your tires on the B / TC?
I had the 6k service done at 6400 mi and tested the tread depth then, was 4/32nds, now at 7700 mi and they are at 2/32nds. Blowing through the front faster than the rear. I expected to get 8 - 10 out of a...
not hard at all, the lines they send are speed bleeders so just follow the instructions and youll only have to bleed from the triple to the handlebar. Dot 4 (iirc) for the brake which is cheap and easy, the clutch line uses mineral oil so I had to buy some of that. Wasnt cheap, but not crazy...
Per BMW recommended fuel qualities, 91 (Max 15% ethanol), 89 AKI (95 RON), 90AKI
So per BMW your 89 ethanol free falls into the recommended fuel quality. 93 would be over recommended, but depending on your location and ride type, would be okay (assuming it has less than 15% ethanol). The higher...
Theres a few aftermarkets for the R18's. I put a set on my B and it changed everything about the bike. so much more comfortable and controllable. and the opposing pistons are counterbalances....
I worked at a BMW / Indian dealer and we would get a lot of Indian / HD guys come in and laugh at it (purely because of the badge). Most were so shut off to the idea of a non-American cruiser they couldnt even get past that to see what the r18 could be. I did get a few out on test drives and...
The screen length will measure differently from the TC to the B as they have different angles. The B is more flat where as the TC is on a steeper angle. Any screen that fits a B will also fit a TC and vice versa. I would suggest trying to find someone close to you with a B that will let you try...
They keep saying these will not fit the B or TC but it looks like they would. I dont know if its a mounting point issue or something else, but my god, I need something to listen to, and I am not dropping 4k on a Jeckle and Hyde (or w/e it is) or waiting an nondescript back order time frame for...
Its heat stamped (I would guess for longevity). None of the seats are real leather anyways (not sure I would even want true leather in something that is likely to get wet. Cost me almost as much to get my Dianese jacket cleaned as it did to buy it last time it got soaked. Not sure I want to...
719 is just the diamond stitching, it is the same dimensions as the standard seat. The 3rd option is the comfort high seat, which is thicker (taller) but not wider, and if anything, it is softer. If you want wider and firmer youll have to go aftermarket.
So I just got back from my 6k. $722.61
I used to work with the dealer principal and know the techs so I grabbed some info while I was there for all who care.
Let me preface this with while I can do all my own maintenance, I decidedly wanted to have at least the first (major) service on...