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So clever! Not so sure about drilling the bottom sections of the engine cases though. Still really like those chromed bolts. Small detail; nice effect.

Yes, I'd recommend a GS911 too. I orignally got one for my K1200 GT and then used it when I got the K1300 GT - super useful. Did an upgrade to the newer wifi version (with the newer connector) when I got the Transcontinental. Basically a diagnostic and electronic resetting tool. Its part of my...

Nice work! Did you think it made any difference in performance terms? I'm convinced it does but its very subtle on my stock air filter and exhaust systems. Subtle but noticable difference in Rock and no differences in Roll or Rain.

I'm in awe of that workmanship; well done. Looks fabulous.

I blabbed on about this in one of my earlier posts. I reckon that no matter which way in the air comes, its still got to be pulled through the air filter, which is there to fliter all that kind of gunk out before it gets ingested into the engine. Shouldn't matter whether air comes in via the...

Now that's a cool engine plate! Love the chromed bolts. Well done.

Not really, just copied off some genius up the front of the engine plate fashion curve. I have a 2021 R18 in stock form, hence the original Nm. If I ever change the exhausts, delete the cat flaps, change over the air filter, and add a tuning flash I'll need a new 163 Nm plate and will keep you...

Well done! Some empirical data and a solid confirmation of what you've been saying. Much appreciated.

Does your 2022 Classic have a BMW Motorrad lockable fuel cap, like the ones on the Transcontinentals? Not sure if I'm correct but I understood that the 2021 R18s and R18 Classics had fuel caps without locks? The lockable fuel caps on the Classics were part of one of the factory build packs? I...

Welcome, and enjoy the new ride. The R18s are magnificent machines. Petrus' makes a good point in his earlier post (above): compared to my K1300 I find the R18 is sweetest down at the bottom of the rev count. And be very careful about applying the brakes if you're coming to a standstill with...

For what its worth, I thought (a bit) about this. Like Neolpolar I didn't want half of the Australian countryside - think all that dusty muck, those poisonous snakes, funnel web spiders, savage cassowaries, etc - getting sucked in via my now unfiltered engine plates. While consuming my room...

Yep, spot on.

Yep, what he said. I'm not convinced the plates themselves are a limiting factor, but freeing up the airflow through the plates can't hurt (and its small, simple, and pretty cool in visual and fabrication terms). But I'm also interested - anyone else taken them off completely for a spell?

Be super interesting to see the dyno data. I used some old casette tape to see if I was getting any air intake via engine plate holes. There's a tiny amount of air movement but its best described as "negligible". But I'm still running the stock air filter system.

Okay, I've been meaning to ask about this. I've taken the engine plates off and ridden the bike that way for two weeks. Can't say it made a detectable difference, and made no difference to fuel stats. Also, when I have the bike parked in neutral and the engine revving there is only a very minor...

Have you tried the Hornig website: https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-18/Accessories-Paint-protection/Mounting-stand-rear-front.html? They sell a few adaptors for different brands of exhaust. Some of the shorties could well be a problem. Assuming the exhaust hanger (the metal cylinder...

I'm another KERN-STABI fan. Gets the Transcontinental up enough and level for most jobs. I also use the KERN-STABI to spin the bike around in the garage (my driveway is pretty steep and a 420 kg three point turn, in motor assisted reverse and on a cross slope, is certainly doable but gives me...

Not sure I can help - my bike's a 2021 Transcontential which has a different wheel size to you R18 (Rears are 18" vs 16", I think). Plus, in my case n = 2 (Commander IIIs and now CruiseTecs), which isn't enough to be useful really. If sticky and sporty were your only criteria then maybe have a...

Ok, this is a pretty old thread, but I've just swapped my tires over. So thought it might be a good time to chip in. Here's the story: My TC came to me with Michellin Commander IIIs on, front and rear. The previous owner was getting good handling and great wear, probably doing dry, warmer...