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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Washed it today.... very special event... it's been about a year since it lasts wash.... about as long as between my washes if not for the wife's nagging.... Fwiw.... the Chinese carbon fibre bit's are growing on me.... thay are amazingly well made and sparkle in the sun when looking...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    That's the spirit! 🤠
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    Suspension Question

    I'm 75kg ish (but I rarely ride naked these days, so more mid 80's really).... when I did the yss ems, I also added Wilbur's fork springs.... made a difference. Our roads here are similar to yours (ie shit)....
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I've converted to American in the hope my dollars convert as well..... driving on the other side is fun.... much quicker at roundabouts.... though the whoppers at Hungry Jacks haven't got into the spirit of it.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Had to go 50 miles to get some stuff and then 50 home.... too good of a country road run to take the car when there is a two wheel way...... as a bicycle/motor bike only boy from 10 to 35yo.... there was always a way most times.... stayed under 80 just in case. Could never get on without a...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    What speed do I need to just get to this thursdays power ball draw? I've had the reverse fix so coming back should be ok.... just slower I guess... (need only come back 90 minutes).... pm me with exact details.... if all works I'll get you a ticket for next weeks (though I may be pissed for...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    When riding the other day I played around measuring the airflow that the "engine plates" are exposed to..... and found that the airflow is about half of the "undistured" airflow about 4" (ie 100mm) further out. This is expected since the forks/frame etc disturb the flow. So, being an ideas...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Went for a ride today.... none of the oil fell out so reusing the crushed washers to save a fortune worked. Bikes due for a wash so I did some dirty roads.... At one stage I was in the process of being a child, giving it a fistful up a dirt road.... was halfway into it and a nice size...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Oil change etc..... all the stuff (filter, oil and thick oil) is the same spec etc as my r9t.... so very "old man proof". I do have 2 free dealer services (as part of the reverse recall compensation)..... but I loose a day of my life taking it to the city.... anyway about $200aud for all...
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    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    https://www.ljeproducts.com/products/louvered-performance-plates-2021-bmw-r18?variant=43473274699824
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Two years has passed since I did the DNA filter thing, so got a "cleaning/oiling" kit and did the deed.... Cleaned and re-oiled A fair bit of oil left for 2028..... but used half the cleaner.
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    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    Well, I've ordered something for the jugs.... but meanwhile, down on the farm, whilst cleaning and oiling the air filter today I got the Dremel knock off out and tidied up the "flow" into the motor via the air tube "thinga me bobs". Then I use my "light tunnel" To "see the light" And...
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    Customs R18

    Easy.... hire a tour de france bicycle engineer for a couple of days..... they can fit batteries and motors somewhere in the frame...... Anyway, a bike made in the image of a first wife, seemed like a good idea at the time but not a keeper for every day use.
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    Customs R18

    Nah.... just pay a hooker to seduce a married testing guy, get a few snaps and you'll have no issues for years. No need to bring the bomb drop forward!
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    Customs R18

    So you can ride to work the day after an EMP bomb is dropped.
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