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    Harley Gas Caps fit...

    Good evening! Did some digging and found a nice Arlen Ness gas cap that fits! Fitment is for 1997 & up vented tanks. Suppose if ya'll want something with better grip on the base and classic models you now have more options! Will ride with it and see if I get any issues but it fits the same so...
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    Baja Designs light?

    Good morning peeps.. Has anyone tried the Baja Designs lights as the main unit like the Harley folks do for their bagger models? On the base model the headlight appears to be the smallest thing and reminds me of the goombas from the Super Mario live action so I was pondering about their LP9...
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    Buffeting Beatdown

    If you go for the fork deflectors double check the measurements! The forks on mine do not have the covers and are at 49mm, for reference. And be advised that the memphis shades handlebar mounted screens are easier to secure and adjust. The Malibu one has a second set of fork legs and overall is...
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    How hard have you ridden?

    I will admit I have an Arai defiant-x that whistles a little and buffets way more because of the vents but down here in south florida the wind is more extreme since there is no real hills or forest to stop it from hitting you straight on. I think maybe after a while I can go get it tuned but at...
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    Buffeting Beatdown

    If you are getting buffeting to the chest then lower winglets would help, but over the helmet buffeting would need a taller screen.. I have a base model with Memphis shades wind deflectors and matching windscreen that works quite well with me at 6'2".
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    How hard have you ridden?

    Past 80mph do you get a high frequency buzz? I get it at the end of my seat (weekender touring seat) that makes me scooch forward or least take the weight off the lumbar support area.
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    How hard have you ridden?

    Lol nice... On my test ride I hit 70ish on a perimeter road before I had to stop. Turns out I was it's only test rider and now owner.
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    Floorboards swapped to R18B flatpegs

    Your rationale for the pegs is one of the reasons taller folks struggle with cruisers.. at a certain height you get stuck between bike trim levels because that angle and height with boards can mean discomfort in the long run whereas pegs would prevent it altogether.
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    Wilbers Shock on base model.

    The part number on my invoice is as follows: 640-1290-01. It's a type 640 road shock absorber.
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    Wilbers Shock on base model.

    The extra 20mm will give better lean angle and improve your feel at a stop if you are taller but I think the shock just have a more plush feel with the optimized spring and rebound adjustment.
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    How hard have you ridden?

    So how has your bren tune been? First time inquiring but I've noticed the threads.. seems to be a big deal!
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    How hard have you ridden?

    ...could you feel anything? Lol past 90 the poor thing is screaming and vibrating everywhere.
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    How hard have you ridden?

    The Harley guys are probably using highway cams but even then they are probably wringing their necks cruising at 95mph. I'd love to try the RR but think it might be too small for me.
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    How hard have you ridden?

    Morning everyone! My recent BMW bike night had me gunning after riders with K1600s, S1000XRs, 1250s etc on the highway. Past 80mph I'd feel like the bike doesn't like it. Granted, it'll hit 100 easy but I don't think these were made for sustained speed like that. How hard have you guys pushed...
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    R18 base Stock Monoshock

    Upgraded to a Wilbers shock. I made a post under mods I believe. Gotta wait three weeks for delivery but it's a hell of a piece of engineering!
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    Wilbers Shock on base model.

    Most I can do now is a before after of the bike at rest, least until I get out there again with someone to take pics.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Installed Wilbers shock. Night and day difference. Bike feels more like a super torquey standard bike now. Took less than an hour with standard tools.
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    R18 base Stock Monoshock

    Take-off part. Got an upgraded one. Has 2400 miles on it from a 2022 bike. Not gonna lie most of ya'll don't need this since aftermarket exists so I'll just throw up a number at OBO and see what happens. Will ship for $500.
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    Wilbers Shock on base model.

    Evening folks! I posted recently about upgrading to a Wilbers shock and am here to deliver. Will admit this is a short run of only a few miles but I picked the rougher streets in my neighborhood until I can get out and ride further. It's ridiculous how much better it is than stock. Before...
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