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    Exhaust Options Growing

    I still hanker for Blackdog’s banter / return : see ‘ Holan’s Concept Exhaust’ article. Holan purchased from Unikat.
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    upper and lower triple torque values.

    Try : r1800wiki.org
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    Rizoma front turn signals

    I’ve used these; have to cut original wires and use heat shrink connectors. No issues with function.
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    BMW R18 battery

    LiFePO4
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    Modifying for Tall Riders: A Comfort Guide

    Custom design. I mocked up a model and had it made up by a fabricator .
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    Customs R18

    Gold forks and red kickstand ; not in harmony with the rest of the bike. Remaining aspect of bike v. good.
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    Customs R18

    Gold forks and red kickstand incongruous.
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    Oil filler wrench NOT FILTER WRENCH.

    Screw driver handle behind side cover has triangular head for removal of oil filler cap.
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    Help/Advice needed for front fork springs replacement

    See topic ‘Looks pretty simple and straightforward’. Good starting point regarding front forks.
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    BMW BOBBER KIT LIGHTING SOLUTION

    Front end; changed to full size guard ( made in Estonia ). Roctane light conversion needs about 11 items to be purchased as well as bits from original light. Small blinkers can be found from multiple sources. I used those connectors you apply heat too for solder to melt ( hardwired in - no...
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    BMW BOBBER KIT LIGHTING SOLUTION

    See ‘ Headlight of the Roctane for the R18 ( Classic) ‘ on this forum for pictures. Oct 29 , 2024.
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    BMW BOBBER KIT LIGHTING SOLUTION

    Did a similar thing. Hand drawn measurements , then CAD design sent to metal fabricator. End result not expensive. Attaches to bolts under my tractor seat. I can do about two hours on seat. You are truely hardcore on that seat.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Exhaust sound on YouTube.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Straight through pipe ; no cats / baffle. Removed cat and valve section from OE exhaust ( cut ). Then used original header section and had fabricator weld in new section of pipe.
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    Torque spec for head pipe bolts

    Dave, can you explain above procedure ; 5nm closing torque, 25nm final torque. Thanks, Brett.
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Repainting exhaust
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    Jack/Lift for the R18?

    Sometimes l even surprise myself with what can be achieved with what l have. Lots of sitting on arse whilst ‘spannering’ away.
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    Jack/Lift for the R18?

    Like MilwDave, a wheel chock ( fixed to ground ) , support stands and a simple scissor lift with small blocks of wood at times. Raised front , rear of bike , balanced in middle to remove frame rails for engine cover removal. Just avoid pressure on oil filter.
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    Reverse recall = RSD covers

    Australian choices for disconnect : 4% $ value accessories OR 3 years service to the value of $1800 (Aust.).
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