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Please forgive me if this sounds like an old record or boring advice for that matter. The best maneuver you can practice is not to use the front brake in the final inches of stop. Press firmly on the rear brakes. Again, practicing police motorcycle techniques always helps.

May I ask, where did you have it painted. And, how much did it cost you? Thanks

This is the best paint scheme I ever saw. Looks very military and masculine. Seems like an artists choice. Enjoy.

Hello, The windshield was 90 % effective. Some wind buffeting over the helmet , but not bad. No neck or chest pain even at high speeds. Bags. Yes the bags are not capacious. I used a bungy net to secure my backpack over the passenger seat. I bought a net from Aerostich. This is a quality...

Yes, eventually I will have to sell it. I cant keep a bike more than 2 years. Somewhere in my brain, there is a novelty seeker! As for the first service, I will take it to the dealer. I made an appt for Saturday but rain is forecast. How does this bike behave in rain?

Yes you are absolutely correct. The freebie is for 2025 models. I will have to shell out $450 to the stealers. I can change the oil and reset the computer. But do you think it is smart to do first 600 miles service yourself. I think a documentation of service might increase the resale value...

I keep the two lights on now. Good advice Sir.

Congrats on your new bike! I had a 2004 BMW R 1200 C Cruiser Edition back in the day. Honestly, it wasn’t my favorite. My strongest memory is getting stranded when the Czechoslovakian-made fuel pump gave out. I sold it a few months after that.

This means that you toggle the fog light button every time you ride? TY

2023 R18 C Does the light bar ( lamps on headlight sides) function as day light running lamps? Or just for fog lights?

I will take it to Roswell BMW. I believe the first service is free. As far as service goes , I do oil changes on my R9t pure. I have a MotoScan code reader. I lived in Princeton NJ 08540 for more than 10 years. Garden state is a great place to live in. What part of NJ are you from?

I owe you a thank you for the good advice : buy a NOS bike.

The Gateway BMW dealership in Chesterfield, St. Louis, Missouri, buzzed with excited customers and curious men. It was a welcoming spot, and there sat my brand-new BMW R 18 C, ready for pick up. Its black-and-chrome body shone like a steel knife under the lights. A technician gave it a thorough...

The BMW Motorrad market research failed to diagnose the market in USA for a cruiser, so they failed consequently. However, the engineers did a fantastic job. Now they want to make a few buck by selling a cheesy product which, will fail again.

Thinking of picking up my new R18 C from Chesterfield MO and riding to Atlanta GA. Question: DO I need to bring a quart of oil on this first trip. I heard they consume oil during the first 1K miles.

Welcome aboard.

Hello all I agree. This bike is rock solid on the highway. In another vein, I will also practice Police maneuvering/cornering. Harley Road King Police is surprisingly agile in competent police officers hands. So should the R18 be. R 18 may even prove better than HD RK/p in the city...

Good to know this safety feature.

Erniecat, What bike do you have? Enjoy it? !!

I want to install a Denali light. Do I need a Canopener? Do you have a wiring diagram for 2023 R18 c? Thanks a ton