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  1. R18_DK

    Information R18 Classic. Buffeting experience and advice.

    Well, seeing as your issue resolves when you stand up, maybe a shorter screen would work for you?
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    Best place I have found for parts ordering.

    I don’t make my purchases from the Max BMW site as I live in Europe, but I often use their parts diagrams, very useful. In Europe I can recommend leebmann24.com out of Germany for both cars and bikes. Their prices are usually lower than others. Let us know if you know of other good vendors in...
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    Information R18 Classic. Buffeting experience and advice.

    So I know this topic has been covered in several threads, and I didn’t know which one to follow up on so instead I started a new thread. Sorry for that. Perhaps the threads concerning this topic could be collected somewhere for future easy reference? Anyway to the discussion. I’m about 6ft...
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    Oil filler wrench NOT FILTER WRENCH.

    I think it was from Amazon or aliexpress
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    Oil filler wrench NOT FILTER WRENCH.

    I think Lutke1000 means the tool used to open the cap to refill with oil. I bought a generic one to spare marring the onboard one and allowing use of my torque wrench for install. In the ad for this knock-off tool both the R18 and R1250 etc are listed but I haven’t used it myself so can’t...
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    Original number plate side mount

    No other manufacturers are fine. But the kit from BMW offers a neat way of cleaning up the standard fender and attachments for the lights.
  7. R18_DK

    Original number plate side mount

    Hi. Sure the carrier for the plate itself is the same but the bits that attach to the standard fender are obviously not part of a bobber kit. I found a separate part number for this I believe, but it seems a kit also including the plate carrier is no longer available or never was. Part number...
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    Original number plate side mount

    Nice looking bike, but this kit is actually different. It retains the standard fender and includes parts that allow you to mount the combination lights and reflex with a discrete holder.
  9. R18_DK

    Original number plate side mount

    Hi and happy holidays I’m looking at options for mounting the number plate to the side and came across some files I saved a while ago. I found this manual for a kit I cannot seem to find, and a part number is not apparent in the installation guide. Has anyone actually seen this kit? Was it...
  10. R18_DK

    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Wow that is horrific to see. Hope you get a chance to replace it soon. Interesting to hear Adrian R. Glad your bike is back to feeling safe. I am still waiting on my service department to confirm if they will replace my front Michelin Commander 3, I can see this wheel hopping under some...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Adrian R. What symptoms do you have from your front with a low spot? Thankfully the violent bounce I felt in my seat is pretty much gone now, but a slight tendency is felt from the bars so a new front is next. It is odd that these tires could cause this, actually Michelin has always been my...
  12. R18_DK

    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    So I have an update in my case. Long story short, after quite a few phone calls and patience, I now have a new Bridgestone H50r as my back tire and I’m extremely happy to report that the bounce is now completely gone. Judging by eye when I now rotate the wheel there is only at most a 0,5mm run...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    No I’m not restricted in buying tires other than what is available in the European market. But I feel I shouldn’t have too at least out of my own pocket as the bike is new and so on. But if all else fails, that could be what I need to do. I haven’t felt any notchy steering at all, lock to lock...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    It just seems strange that the new C3 tire also demonstrated the same issue, and actually even more so. My wheel is now with another BMW dealer and they’re contacting BMW higher up to learn what the tolerances are for tire run out and so on. In one way or another I think I want to change both...
  15. R18_DK

    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Thank you all for your interest. My problem is not at all with the engine vibrations, I really enjoy that part and character of the bike and it’s one of the reasons why I always leave it in “Rock” and I even fill it with 98 octane which at least to me makes it shake even more at idle and react...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Hi. Thanks for the concern :-) No unfortunately it is far from solved. It appears it was the rear wheel/tire is my best guess at least. My dealer claims everything is sound and true with regards to the rim and as a result of them not knowing what to do they suddenly claim that this wobbling...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Hi. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. It’s reassuring that you have weights on just one side as well. They said the new tire they tested was new so I assume it was a new and not before fitted tire, but I can’t be sure. Yes my bike was parked in the show room for almost a year. I got a...
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    R18 Classic front end hopping vibration

    Hello. I’m a proud new owner of a brand new R18 Classic in Sweden. My bike now has about 200km (125miles) on the clock. From the very beginning I could sense an odd up-down hopping vibration at about 60km/h (38mph) mostly felt at the front. Below and above this speed it is not really felt...
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    Brake Lever with Floor Boards Mod

    I have the same pedal as you. I see you are located in France, I live in Sweden so perhaps this is the pedal for the European market?
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