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  1. Noelpolar

    Rolands Sands Accessories

    https://bmw.europe-moto.com/gb/65-customization-moto-bmw-motorrad?brlSR4=R18+-+K34++-++(0L11,+0L13)+-+[2020-2023]&page=1 Mmmm... 21" wheel 68% off.... almost <1,000aud... but not quite.
  2. Noelpolar

    Front tire R18 FE (19"/ 120 wheel)

    I have 2,000km now on my ex scrambler adventure tyre.... all going well.... bike almost "drops" into corners, great grip. Probably won't last long, but it was free.
  3. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    I guess I did blow something with big jugs.
  4. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-18/Alu-High-grade-Steel/Stainless-steel-Crashbars.html And https://www.r18forums.com/threads/stainless-steel-hornig-engine-guards-crash-bars.1532/
  5. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    OK.... all done now (2nd side only took 1 hour).... will test ride it tomorrow. The look is growing on me.... maybe put a bit of stainless mesh at the mouth of them (or black mesh). Also maybe drill a 2mm hole at the bottom so they won't hold water. I took my lambs wool seat cover off for...
  6. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    This is my spitting image.... amazing!
  7. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    You know you want it.....
  8. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    I'm in South Australia.... 3c (37f) here this morning. Anyway, this was designer/wind tunnel guy's arm ..... not fabricating guy... or tough R18 rider guy.... or the default "don't give a shit" old guy.
  9. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    A behind the scenes sneak peak of the extensive wind tunnel development program..... this is stage 2.... 1st stage I blew into it...
  10. Noelpolar

    Chrome plate under tank

    Haha.... thought someone would be on it..... could be a risk though when I'm cruising the beaches in my mankini..... photo is not me.... mines leopard skin...
  11. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    An attempt to have it all..... as long as I don't mark the engine panels or 1800 badge I'm happy to try different things. In the version above I couldn't get the hole in the motor casing to line up with the carbon tube well enough. So.... maybe the tube should be inverted (swapped side to...
  12. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    Rains not a real issue here (retired fair weather land).... just need to be mindful with the hose when washing. Front engine housing vents are the same'ish I guess.... though one would suspect they are properly engineered to only introduce water into an area designed for that happening...
  13. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    Still playing, the scoops were not long enough to cover the plate length.... so have to bond them to a plate.... just playing around with the shape of the plate.... not sure of the look.... but might as well finish them and see.... will use black bolts eventually.
  14. Noelpolar

    Exhaust Servo

    Probably responsible for the torque flat spot people report as well. Fwiw.... really improved my r9t.... not so much on the 18 (sound wise... but that was with the fish tails.... possibly a bit different with the varous exhausts).
  15. Noelpolar

    Motoscan and the dreaded wrench icon

    Whilst I've never heard of the issue.... AI says: To successfully reset your BMW R18 service interval, first update your OBDLink MX+ firmware using the OBDLink App. Open the MotoScan App Pro/Ultimate edition on Android, connect to the Instrument Cluster, navigate to "Service Reset," enter the...
  16. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    It's the Homage seat, mounted about 1" higher on skateboard bushes for more "give". I sometimes add 20mm of gel capped with the dead sheep for longer rides. Plenty on this seat if you search "homage". Fwiw.... here is the thread (you have posted in it back in '25....)...
  17. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    Mines the smaller tank off course. https://www.wunderlichaustralia.com/collections/all-items-for-this-bike-r-18/products/wunderlich-tank-protection-pad-classic-two-part-black
  18. Noelpolar

    Help/Advice needed for front fork springs replacement

    If the bike is a keeper.... might as well do it and enjoy the benefits, is another way to look at it.
  19. Noelpolar

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    Just off ebay.... https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/127823162878 Blue tacked on.... for size reference.... gained 8% more kangaroo power. I'm going to make them removable so you can do shots with them.... horny schnapps shots 🤪
  20. Noelpolar

    Help/Advice needed for front fork springs replacement

    If one is not noticing any issues, and all passes a visual inspection (ie fork seals not leaking etc), then???? If after a "service" interval recomendation, then any brand heavy cruiser with old fashioned forks service intervals would be a data point.... Fwiw.... the first time would...
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