Tshiznit
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That is really cool! I am a daily rider who rides a lot at night, and I believe this would be a big safety advantage. It looks cool, too!
What did you do to your R18 today?
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Kiwidude
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Here is my baby, today I put on new head covers to complete the line on the bike down each side.. to me something simple can make a completely new interpretation of what you are trying to convey.. lets face it a well done custom BMW R18 is a moving piece of art.
carmoman_84
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Did you remap or no and enjoying?
widu13
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Wowzer. Nice job
KevinQ
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Left side valves adjusted. Just washed the valve cover gasket. Reassembling and starting on the right side as soon as the reply button is pressed.
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Pre-adjustment, the right cylinder was quite noisy and I expected a bunch of slop on the valve. Started with the left cylinder, finished with the right.
Dunno what I did to the left, but somehow my left exhaust valve adjustment was way off. Had to double back and re-adjust. Didn't rotate the engine/cam lobe over and double check before closing the head back up...should have know better. Somehow ended up around to .40mm on the exhaust side. Honestly only added 10 mins to the whole process.
.2-.3mm....I went with .23mm.
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Pre-adjustment, the right cylinder was quite noisy and I expected a bunch of slop on the valve. Started with the left cylinder, finished with the right.
Dunno what I did to the left, but somehow my left exhaust valve adjustment was way off. Had to double back and re-adjust. Didn't rotate the engine/cam lobe over and double check before closing the head back up...should have know better. Somehow ended up around to .40mm on the exhaust side. Honestly only added 10 mins to the whole process.
.2-.3mm....I went with .23mm.
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nepdogg
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Added rear rack storage box:
RhoXS
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Rode it in the rain at Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Buddy bet me $20 we wouldn't see another BMW of any sort. He's winning so far.
LOL, other than my buddy’s custom R18 bobber I have not seen another R18 on the road here in Milwaukee.
Ulrich
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Same here ... isn't it nice
Well this afternoon I took my flapper servo off and while I was under there grubbing about decided to lockwire them open, the springs on both seemed fine, quite strong and the full range of movement on both flappers was smooth, nothing to suggest anything untoward going on inside the pipe. I lockwired because I don’t know whether they would ‘flutter’ at all especially on full throttle so thought……may as well. I’m just waiting on my (2) Healtech modules to arrive in the post. Then I will MacGyver something to hang the modules on and tie them securely out of harms way.
Tell you what from day one I’ve been very impressed with the build on this bike, and whilst looking under the belly of it I can see all the frame welding is lovely underneath with no splatter or rough bits and let’s be honest no one is ever going to see any of this. So too the frame paint, thick, glossy and all the wires neatly tucked away. Will update when the modules are fitted and fingers crossed no issues
Tell you what from day one I’ve been very impressed with the build on this bike, and whilst looking under the belly of it I can see all the frame welding is lovely underneath with no splatter or rough bits and let’s be honest no one is ever going to see any of this. So too the frame paint, thick, glossy and all the wires neatly tucked away. Will update when the modules are fitted and fingers crossed no issues
cheeseBagger
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If I ride my r1200c down there this weekend, will you give me half the purse?! kidding of course, but would be a fun ride. I am hunting for a bobber r18 right now . . .
paolo
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Luis
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276 km just to confirm a couple of things: 1) easy distance for the Weekender Seat with its backrest. Not pain or discomfort at all. 2) The OEM “tallest” windshield doesn’t work, even with an integral helmet (BMW Airoh). I’m 180cm (6’) tall and the buffeting starts on 120 km/h. One more thing: 240 km until put fuel.
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Nice job
. How did you hold the bike up high enough and securely without the forks? I’ve removed forks before but never on a 345kg bike!
paolo
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With the help if thisNice job
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R18 100
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I have never liked spoked wheels. To my eyes, the 6 spoke mag is very attractive. Would have purchased the RSD chrome wheels but they are only available in 7 spoke. The 6 spoke BMW option 719 has much better symmetry.
Uka
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djc
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I've been kind of wondering but not really looking for spoked wheel options for the R18C. I see that there is a rear mag out there but yet to see any options for the 16" front?
Completed the installation of my two Healtech modules. After a bit of head scratching made up a couple of hangers from aluminium strip and tie wrapped them securely into place. Decided to cut a sheet of rubber to size and fitted it on top of the modules to hide it all from sight. Looks pretty good I must say. Bit of a fiddle but not hard. Right, road test next. Started it up, no warning light icons , idle jumped around a bit but seemed to settle itself down after a minute or two. Self learning 
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Edit …two weeks later 4th June. Bike runs really well, no warning lights, idle speed absolutely fine, 900 rpm (rock), exhaust a little louder at lower speeds which is nice. Overall very pleased indeed.
, idle jumped around a bit but seemed to settle itself down after a minute or two. Self learning .Edit …two weeks later 4th June. Bike runs really well, no warning lights, idle speed absolutely fine, 900 rpm (rock), exhaust a little louder at lower speeds which is nice. Overall very pleased indeed.
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