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    Weather for the Ducks

    Hi Gents , Was out yesterday in the lashing rain , noticed my two piece suit is now looking to be changed , mainly as the Velcro tape on the waterproof flap and neck has worn away , any suggestions on the best two piece waterproof suits for our bloody awful weather over here .Cheers .
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    New Member - Pembrokeshire

    Welcome , and a good point about the suspension setting !!!!!!
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    Extortion

    Many thanks for the replies guys, yes i will source out some way to repair it , maybe just bolt it for the time being .
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    Extortion

    8,11, 12, circlip, bolt, and washer . the metal lug is not shown as a part dunno why , I certainly will not be paying for the full framework !!!!!!
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    Extortion

    The Photo , the lugs are at the bottom of each arm which clip on to the frame .
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    Extortion

    Hi i own 22 plate 1800 Classic i will send a photo when i can .
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    Extortion

    Well come home after a good ride out , had a little rattle noise which was annoying .So i get home and find i have lost one of the manual lugs that hold windscreen in place , rings my local BMW dealer to order the lug, circlip , and bolt , guess what you have to order the whole assembly minus...
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    Another BMW

    Many thanks my friend , dunno what the secret is but i live by you have to keep moving , and keep your brain working , still love my biking like i did on my first one Francis Barnett !!!! ( no laughing please ) .
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    Battery removal help needed on a 2023 R18 Transcontinental

    Good old BMW engineers its the same on my 22 classic , could not of made it any tighter to get out you have to persevere .
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    New Member - Pembrokeshire

    Welcome my friend , just like yourself i,ve been through a few bikes in my lifetime , i wanted a comfortable bike as i,m knocking on a bit now , all i did to my 22 classic was change the seat and install a backrest, now i love it enjoy .
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    Another BMW

    Welcome to the forum my friend , like yourself i have been biking quite awhile , i,m now 73 but this Classic R18 puts a smile on my face every time i ride it just come back from Holland /Belgium / France bike was a revelation .enjoy !!
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    Another dealer struggling (England)

    Yes i fully understand your story , a well known established bike shop near me has been there 25/30 years sold all makes and second hand then all of a sudden Honda stated they wanted there bikes in a separate area of the shop , when told that the owner had to pay for the revamp of the shop he...
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    What Bike Would You Trade Your R18 for?

    I,ve racked up 6000 miles now on my 2022 Classic, for the price i paid for this machine i doubt i would get a better deal anywhere , rode all day through Rotterdam and Belgium and no problems with a sore butt cruises fantastic and that throaty roar when you open her up is magic !!!!! trade in...
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    My new R18 Bobber

    Red tank better with white stripes .
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    Engine/crash bars

    Only one winner Roadstyler quality and fair price .
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    Dot4 vs V10

    I can inform you from painful experience , do not use Dot4 as clutch fluid on R1800 , it will perish the clutch rubber in the resovoir will lead to other problems , clutch fluid is mineral on an R1800 i know and it was a costly experience .
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    Has anyone purchased an extended warrantee?

    Hi one year for $1200 thats a lot of cash , over here in UK you can extend your warranty monthly the idea being when the bad weather turns up you can suspend it , and then when you are ready to ride again you re-start the cover. this might of changed but i will be looking to that myself when my...
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    2023 R18 100 Years vs. R18 Classic Option 719 White

    Definitely the classic , cruise control , hill start, fog lights, luggage, (which can be removed to turn it into a bobber in minutes, thats my pick.
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    Leg Rests

    Hi i,m getting on a bit myself , was looking at those for cruising , however i tried to raise my legs like you said and it is not advisable at 30mph never mind 70mph on a motorway so they are a no go for me .
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    5.7k miles (9.1k kms) original Michelin Commander III

    Everyone has a different riding style , acceleration , braking , speed , personally i have always got around 9000 miles on my BMW bikes before a change , hope i get that on my 1800 Classic !!!.
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