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  1. Earl Swagger

    Fishtail mods.

    Probably….Mine seem to be opening up a little with some miles.
  2. Earl Swagger

    I think I need a cruiser

    Great Choice. Perfect weather. Enjoy…
  3. Earl Swagger

    I think I need a cruiser

    Same page. Someone asked me “How many bikes to do you have?“ my reply “I have two I need to sell...”
  4. Earl Swagger

    Fishtail mods.

    I like the way you think. Appears the Cat stays and the job involves sheet metal skills and a Plasma Cutter.
  5. Earl Swagger

    Classic vs FE: Same ride?

    Congrats! Great Choice. Post pics and riding impressions.
  6. Earl Swagger

    Part # Needed for Front Seat

    Quick note: The bike in the picture provided appears to be a Classic. I believe the Classic is equipped with the Tall Seat as standard. Both seats fit with the stock passenger rest. Good luck.
  7. Swagger

    Swagger

    Refinery ride
  8. Refinery ride. Low 50’s

    Refinery ride. Low 50’s

    Swagger’s cold ride in sketchy weather. Grips on *** Horsehide Gauntlets doing work.
  9. Earl Swagger

    What is this ??

    Keyless module.
  10. Earl Swagger

    Part # Needed for Front Seat

    Here they are for both the FE Stock and Tall. Tall is the one on the left and has an embroidered BMW logo. The original has the plate.
  11. Earl Swagger

    Setting the proper preload for the rear suspension

    Not sure on that, but in experimenting (I seriously take a tool with me,) don’t limit yourself to the chart. I’ve had good results well over recommended. Now I need to find a way to firm up the front. Satisfied without needing to go to an aftermarket solution. I will say the Day Rider was a...
  12. Earl Swagger

    Bike not starting

    +1 When you’ve got gas soaking your jeans, pull over and remove carb at the manifold and blow out the screens. Carry on. Allen wrench, spare points and condenser in my little tool box. Keep us posted.
  13. Earl Swagger

    What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

    Lost Worlds Ryder & Lost Worlds Police Jacket Ryder Jacket Police Jacket
  14. Earl Swagger

    BMW MOTORRAD:Service schedual and required maintainance kinda sux with extra charges

    Well said. Crazy about my R18. NOT crazy about the fuel reserve hijacking normal functionality. I just rolled past the 600 mile mark and have less functionality. I‘d argue dangerous for the owner to be screwing around while riding past the 600 mile mark. With you on the Magnuson-Moss act. It’s...
  15. Harborside

    Harborside

    Earl’s R18 FE 11/14/22
  16. Earl Swagger

    bit!

    I ordered a Day Rider from the dealer in Houston and had the seat in three days. There's 35% margin in the seats. Room to negotiate if you go in person. I was surprised...Not surprised with the difference the day rider makes. Thanks !
  17. Earl Swagger

    Suspension Question

    That’s what I’m looking for. Thanks!
  18. Earl Swagger

    Suspension Question

    Is that the Wunderlich Fairing? Your thoughts Would be appreciated. I just want something to hide behind into the wind or over 80 Mph
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