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  1. LockieP

    Information Another Reverse Recall

    Nothing on the UK Government database yet but I will keep an eye out. Thanks.
  2. LockieP

    Hello from UK

    Another UK rider! Welcome.
  3. LockieP

    Warning message bulb

    I have an Optimate 4 that I plug into the 12v socket to charge the battery. I have to gently twist the plug once it is in the socket whilst watching the display on the charger to see when it’s connected.
  4. LockieP

    Warning message bulb

    Having never tried it I’ve only gone from previous posts alluding to this. I’ll certainly give it a go when I replace mine which I guess I should do sooner than later as it’s 5 years old. One thing I will add is to make sure that the side panel is well & truly reattached properly. I speak from...
  5. LockieP

    Warning message bulb

    To turn on or off the fog lights either side of the headlamp you push the bottom of the “mode” button. It could also be that the battery charge is low or needs replacing. A faulty battery manifests itself in many ways including spurious fault warnings. My bike has the original battery that I...
  6. LockieP

    New member hello

    Welcome. Good to have another UK member & rider on here. What R18 have you bought? I have a 71 reg Classic that I’ve owned for 4 years now, I’ve ridden 11000m on her & still love to go out riding. I also have an RT1250 as my everyday rider.
  7. LockieP

    Information R18 ST style Fairing

    I’d like to see how it mounts. That’s a big piece of abs to hang on the front & the pressures on it from wind etc you’d want to be fully confident in the mounting system. Looks good though.
  8. LockieP

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I’m on my second set of Commanders on my Classic& I like them. They wear well & are good in the wet. Interestingly a riding buddy who has a Harley softail Heritage has just had a pair fitted to his bike.
  9. LockieP

    R18 Louvered Performance Plates

    I wonder how they ran it up on the dyno with the strap going through the rear wheel? 🤔😂
  10. LockieP

    DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’s RIDE

    I rode in the West Sussex event last year. Weather was great & the turn out was impressive. As Petrus says, the cause is very worthy. I’m watching the weather forecasts before I commit to this year’s ride.
  11. LockieP

    UK stickers for touring abroad

    If the UK identifier & Union flag is a printed part of the number plate it’s ok. You maybe correct inasmuch as putting a sticker on the number plate not being allowed.
  12. LockieP

    Grüße aus Cheshire

    https://approvedused.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/UK/33374/detail.cshtml?on=554075 This is listed at my local dealer near Brighton.
  13. LockieP

    Any recent reviews or updates on Metzeler Cruisetec tires?

    My Classic is on its second pair of Michelin Commanders that are great but of course I don’t know any different. My GS is on its second pair (soon to be third) of Metzeler Tourance Nexxt 2’s that have been superb. I replace at 10k miles mainly because of shouldering due to motorway riding, wet...
  14. LockieP

    The positive things thread

    1) In November 2019 I bought a R1200R from a BMW dealer. They had a First Edition R18 on a revolving pedestal & it was love at first sight! 2 years later I inherited some money from my Dad & with permission from the resident bank manager I bought an ex demo R18 Classic. 2) I regularly meet up...
  15. LockieP

    BMW gives up the R18

    I had to Google that but you’re right. Very nice.
  16. LockieP

    My R18 gets a new buddy

    It will go forever. My Mum used to work at a Honda dealer & they had ST’s in for service that had 100k plus miles on them. One of the workshop lads had an 1100 Pan with 250k!
  17. LockieP

    170.8 miles from a tank R 18 Classic

    That’s impressive. On my Classic the reserve warning comes on at around 140 & I usually fill up within 10m of that happening. I never take much notice of how much I put in the tank but I reckon I’m getting about 50mpg on a long run cruising at 70-75 mph. Still can’t help thinking that for a...
  18. LockieP

    WANTED - standard R18 seat

    I’ve got one. I replaced mine with a Weekender seat a while ago. I’m in Lancing so not too far from you. PM me
  19. LockieP

    Question TANK Machine Power Flow Kit (Aftermarket Air Intake)

    There must be some clever sod on the forum who could design & 3d print something very similar? If there are enough people out there interested the cost would be reasonable?
  20. LockieP

    Southend on Sea Shakedown April 21st 2025 - one for the UK

    North of the river? Cowboy country! Have fun.
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