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    I have to be pouring gas wrong...

    Hey guys, As the title reads, I've had a minor issue with my bike.. so my R18's tank has a plate that I can only imagine is part of a baffling or anti-slush feature built in that is causing a lot of spray and spatter when I put gas. Sometimes, ill get lucky and the pump is low enough in...
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    Exhaust manifold/ Headers

    Those look neat! Almost pulled the trigger on these... did you need to tune/ flash ecu?
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    Show Us Your R18

    Minus a magnetic tank bag..
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    About to pull the trigger, How bad is the vibration?

    As a general precaution I would not rely on adaptive cruise control but that is just me... if you are gonna go for hundreds of miles the touring spec ones are definitely worthwhile. Another odd bit about the base model (ask me how I know) is that windshields and other quality of life upgrades...
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    Clearwater Dixi Lights and Billie Brake Light

    Yeah I have a similar issue but instead of deer it would be random pedestrians j-walking literally anywhere! I am under the belief I would be good with just one big one. Can't hurt having two though for sure.
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    Clearwater Dixi Lights and Billie Brake Light

    Do they sell kits of just one light? I know it seems like a handicap but I'd imagine you get a lot with just one light and the kit as a pair is pretty pricey.
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    About to pull the trigger, How bad is the vibration?

    On my daily commute I don't notice vibration until I get to 3.5-4ish thousand rpm. At that point, its not realistic conditions and the vibes are a buzzing feel in the seat. The idle vibes are fun but other than that, not much to worry about. For clarification I have the base model with pegs.
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    Hornig tail-raise kit

    https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-18/Alu-High-grade-Steel/High-up-Kit.html Good morning! Anybody use this yet? How far can you really lift the bike before things become an issue? is it with the fuel tank angle? Or the ride geometry? I'd like to get this or experiment in the future...
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    Anyone installed the Corbin fairing?

    If its economically viable for him and worth the extra weight then yeah, try and get a B model! That 0% is dependent on his credit, too so have to make sure on that.
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    Anyone installed the Corbin fairing?

    Now, for the serious discussion lol. So, how tall are you? I've got a '22 base model and am in sort of the same issue being 6'3''. The wind gusts will hit you in the sides often enough so a fairing may not be a good cure-all. At least that has been my experience down here in flat as hell...
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    Harley muffler clearance assist!

    Update, got it bent down and out a bit.. added the chrome shields after I cut them down to size. Gonna check how the paint holds up after commuting tomorrow.
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    Harley muffler clearance assist!

    Good evening! I got a couple Vance and Hines mufflers from a softail I cut down to fit the bike and notice there is about a half to three quarters of an inch of the muffler aiming right at the swingarm. How do the aftermarket mufflers make this work without possibly cooking the swingarm? Thanks!
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    Highest bobber kit.. custom?

    Good morning! As a 6'3" rider I'm currently rocking the mustang weekender seat. After a while I get some tailbone and hip aches but nothing too severe. I was considering a bobber seat but the wunderlich kit is too much so I want to use the springs from the kit and make my own plate to go with...
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    How Much Did You Pay For Your First Service?

    $523 in BMW Motorcycles of Miami. To top it off, they left the drain plug finger tight so when I got back from dinner there was a small oil puddle under my bike. Since it was after hours, I nuked them via email to BMW Motorrad USA and updated my google review lol.
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    Iconic Pictures with R18

    Riding off Krome Ave when I got the opportunity..
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Difficult to see, but I added fork deflectors (Memphis shades) to help with chest buffeting. Good improvement but still need a windshield of sorts. Bike is a '22 standard.
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    Lower Wind Deflectors

    I ordered the same kit as OP and made the mistake of neglecting to realize the fork covers add up to about 80 some odd MM of circumference. My bike has no such covers and I had to cut and re-glue the bands (yes these are cemented together) to the proper size. They work quite well but at 70-80...
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