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  1. Star-Lord

    USB port connection

    The below image is of my former 2008 GS Adventure, where I installed a USB 12V socket into the instrument dash that also "doubled" as a Volt Meter showing 14.1 Volts:
  2. Star-Lord

    USB port connection

    For the most part, that's a true statement with the exception of the Model B and TC, which has the USB-C socket in the center console phone cradle. It does look as though BMW added a USB port next to the 12 V DIN socket, on the filler panel below the Reverse Lever; perhaps, you can try ordering...
  3. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I've jumped started my buddy's Road Glide using the Positive Terminal (which is currently capped) and the Ground lug underneath the cylinder; that said, it took 15 min to take apart his bike just to get to a jump point on his battery...
  4. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Removed the Engine Protection Bar & Lower Leg Wind Protection: I love the look... I hate the lack of wind management above 67 mph
  5. Star-Lord

    Oddities: Exposed Fuses

    Deleted member 1618 used the bedding fabric that you lay down in the garden, in order to prevent weeds from growing. I typically remove it once a year, as part of my annual clean-up and shake it out; it keep heavy rain and such from the cable harness and such. Also, I use No Ox as in "No...
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    Oddities: Exposed Fuses

    For which model? The Model B has additional fuses that are covered and an additional fuse under the seat in an enclosed fuse holder.
  7. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I like the RED colored buttons... It gives the R18 that Modern-Analog vibe... Plus, hopefully you don't need to use the Horn and or Hazards buttons...
  8. Star-Lord

    Front End Wobble/Rubbing Noise/Instability

    Maybe review the following YT video prior to tearing the fork tubes apart (which I recall from other forum members, is extremely difficult due to BMW's over use of LocTite); the video covers the alignment and tightening process of the front wheel of a motorcycle. You can go on the BMW website...
  9. Star-Lord

    She has arrived!

    I thought the FE was limited to the 2021 manufacturing year...? But, what do I know...
  10. Star-Lord

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Home sick from work today; I finally got around to putting some BLACK colored heat shrink on the newly installed wiring from the Reverse Fix, the RED colored lug was driving me crazy... (T-30 Torx). Also, put a plastic nut cap on the Reverse motor that is somewhat exposed on the opposite side...
  11. Star-Lord

    She has arrived!

    That would had been a perfect project bike in my book; I'm always searching for another FE with less than 500 miles on her..
  12. Star-Lord

    She has arrived!

    I figured a possible new bike, but the mention of zip ties threw me off... Congratulations on the new whip... Looks like a First Edition R18... My favorite for custom bobbed projects..
  13. Star-Lord

    She has arrived!

    What are we happy about...?
  14. Star-Lord

    Front End Wobble/Rubbing Noise/Instability

    I noticed a significant drop in road noise when I switch out the stock tires, to the Metzler tires.
  15. Star-Lord

    Journey report.

    I spy with my little eye... An R18 amongst the HD crowd..
  16. Star-Lord

    BMW North America Sat. Sept. 13 2025

    I received an invite for the below event, taking place on Saturday, September 13 between 0900-1500 hrs. In Bergen County NJ Registration link is below: https://bmwmoa.org/event/bmw-of-north-america-all-clubs-cars-and-coffee-and-concours/
  17. Star-Lord

    Smoother engine after break-in

    I honestly agree... I'm currently at 13,000 miles and feel as though the bike sounds smoother, runs smoother and shifts with precision as I continue to log miles on the odometer...
  18. Star-Lord

    Pics of my R18 bobber - GroBe Krüge (finally)

    I saw that someone was going to be selling their oil cooler soon, as they are selling their R18 ... Even at $600, it's a lot - especially for my Bagger. I would have jumped on the oil cooler, if I had plans on building another R18 Bobber though..
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