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  1. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Awesome looking... Now ditch the engine guard ..
  2. Star-Lord

    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I'm sure it's all in your head... It's supposed to be slow moving and it's not designed for steep inclines... Go out and try using the Reverse in similar situations where you have used it in the past.. Report back with your findings.. .
  3. Star-Lord

    Information 3D printed cubby tray for phone area.

    Search Wireless Phone Charger on the forum; a.couple of folks have tinkered around with the phone cubby and successfully printed some prototypes.. I wish I had a 3D printer and knowledge of the different materials that can be used to produce these ideas.. When you pull the phone cradle out of...
  4. Star-Lord

    Starting difficulty

    How about fresh fuel...? I haven't deviated from my normal routine as described earlier: 1. Shut the engine down with the "Emergency Red" switch 2. Power down the bike & stereo with the small Black Power button 3. Put the bike on the KERN-STABI stand 4. Check the Oil Level 5. Connect the...
  5. Star-Lord

    Highway pegs on a curve or horizontal bar

    I found the floorboards on the Model B to be comfortable; I tried the BMW foot rest, and sold them after two or three rides... I thought about the Wunderlich leg rest that attach to the cylinder heads - over the push rods.
  6. Star-Lord

    Right; let´s end this once and for all

    My H-D buddies give me a ton of $#!T about my sideways engine... This is great ammunition for me..
  7. Star-Lord

    R18 suspension upgrade

    I stand corrected... Looks like some Model B and TC shock progress has taken place.. It looks like the rear shock kit includes an ESA Eliminator box; which I guess, satisfies the removal of the stock Adaptive Rear Suspension.. When I get a chance this weekend, I'm going to take a closer look...
  8. Star-Lord

    R18 suspension upgrade

    I never see cartridges or shock options offered for the R18 Model B or TC; I'm curious to know, if the Bagger front fork shocks are the same as the standard R18 models?
  9. Star-Lord

    R18 suspension upgrade

    Dave - any chance did you upgrade the fork shocks..?
  10. Star-Lord

    Starting difficulty

    I will most likely look into going with a Li battery, when it comes time to swap out my original AGM battery... The reduction in weight alone seems like a good idea; I just need to check whether or not the extreme cold temperatures during the Winter months will be a problem for the Li battery
  11. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I'm seriously considering... removing the Engine Crash Bar, which also secures the Lower Leg Wind Protection Fairing from my R18 B for the Summer Season... I think it will give the bike an overall cleaner look; only if, it can be removed-installed easily, without completing dissembling the...
  12. Star-Lord

    How To how to clean and polish the drive shaft?

    Is WENOL safe for Nickel ..? I personally use Mother's detailing spray and just wipe it clean with a soft rag...
  13. Star-Lord

    600 mile trip. Do I need oil?

    Agreed... After 13,000+ miles, 3 oil/oil filter changes later and never noted reduced oil levels...
  14. Star-Lord

    600 mile trip. Do I need oil?

    I also recently started carrying my GS-911, a small 12 V DC compact air compressor and a tool roll specific for my R18; however, I probably should customize my tool roll towards Harley Davidson... I basically never removed the items from a recent long weekend road trip with friends.. One side...
  15. Star-Lord

    R18 suspension upgrade

    If you search the following brands, you'll find additional threads of folks who have swapped out their R18 OEM shock; I own a Model B, which has an adaptive rear shock - which limits my choices of upgrading. However, I will most likely replace my front fork shocks with either OHLINS or WILBERS...
  16. Star-Lord

    600 mile trip. Do I need oil?

    Extra Oil..???: Absolutely not needed on the R18 platform... Especially with the limited real estate the cases already offer...
  17. Star-Lord

    Pics of my R18 bobber - GroBe Krüge (finally)

    Agree 💯 on the brightness of the KELLERMANN LED tail-lights when illuminated, even during the day; they're very bright, and even brighter at night... The precision fit of the rear fender, to the rear tire is insanely close... The integrated tail-lights is what pulls Dave's R18 together...
  18. Star-Lord

    New Windshield for R-18b/t

    Stock OEM R18 Model B windshield; I'm guessing, I sit in such a way where the wind probably just tops my helmet, and my eyes have a clear view just over the edge of the windshield - I ride in a very relaxed position.
  19. Star-Lord

    R18 B and TC BMW "Bagger" handlebars

    For $99 ... It's probably worth taking a stab it, and provide similar pictures as posted earlier, showing the stock bar vs the newly proposed bar. You can probably fit the bars without going through all of the additional work, involving the brake and clutch hydraulic lines, as well as...
  20. Star-Lord

    Starting difficulty

    I prefer briefs or boxer shorts, vs the speedo..
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