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    Updated the stem mirrors

    I paid 15€ to have a mirror made to size and that buys me a pack of 28 x 33 cc. cans of Mahou.
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    Ride height on base model

    Got (more than) enough choice in my man cave :p 🫣 and if not than there is a plethora of post neanderthal caves over here.
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    Ride height on base model

    Thanks for reminding me about these things. Have the sidecar so these knobs are superfluous. I do also have some titanium and aluminum bolts about. To delete or to replace? That is the question. Took them out. Horrible things, No wonder the bike weighs a 'ton´. It is delete. If my bike were...
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    The R18 sidecar thread

    Today checked the mountings. Next superquick-wax and fluffed. Had the proof of the mass murder of insect washed off by hand immediately on Sunday. Did not have my chamois and the cloth was imperfect for drying. So today actually dis a quick polish. I am not one for that, first time since I have...
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    Updated the stem mirrors

    Innovative and solid construction yes. The lighter weight though is more susceptible to vibrations.
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    Updated the stem mirrors

    for the next time; you can have mirror glass cut to size for beer money.
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    What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

    Half e century ago goggles were the only eye protection available but I never got on with them. Still have two strapped onto puddin' basis 'helmets' for classic potter arounds but with sunglasses :cool:
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    What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

    If one would be so inclined. I am not. Imo it only needs a dust bath 🫣
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    What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

    For 148€ shipped could NOT resist yet anóther Hugo Boss jacket which popped up. A retro classic ISDT jacket in cotton/leather. I think I have it covered now.
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    The R18 sidecar thread

    Been going through 1973 - 1976 roadtests/reviews of pre WW2, most pre 1930, motorcycles. 1 in 6 is a sidecar rig. The fastest of all with a 1000 cc OHV JAP had a (theoretical) top speed of 110 km/h. An exception though as most topped out under 90. Add vintage rubber and largely unpaved roads as...
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Mwah... nów he can go for 54321.
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    Ride height on base model

    I cannot stop be amazed about the interpretations of 'ride height' 🫣
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    (But wait there's) More crash bar discussion - DKdesign - BMW R18 Side Crash Guards

    Because of the mountings?! I think they bolt to the teardrop muffler brackets.
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    The R18 sidecar thread

    Yes those double mountings coupling both tubes I have seen before. Ah well, changing the air filter is not a weekly thing. We are quite fortunate with the R18 design.
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    The R18 sidecar thread

    Yes is does. Just that afaik per ´69 BMW designed their tubing befitting the local stress, in the process lightening the frame, no longer approving sidecar mounts to it.. But you had one so... thanks.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Cóól!!!
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    The R18 sidecar thread

    Right, I think I have it sorted now with Giacomo. Touch wood, fingers crossed, not goof up. This evening from the farm to the apartment. There is proper stórm blowing which he hátes but with the ears covered he simply laid down. On the way to the first village he looked totally relaxed. The...
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    Ride height on base model

    My point being that the tyre circumferance is the crux, not the rim diameter. Front wheels of the base and classic are a point in case. To the OP I´d suggest that the ground clearance will improve as he goes ;)
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    (But wait there's) More crash bar discussion - DKdesign - BMW R18 Side Crash Guards

    no doubt but I couldn´t care less. Dignified is as dignified does... :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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