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  1. R

    New Tire recommendations

    My 2023 currently has a staggering 3200 miles on it. I wasn't aware that Pirelli made Night Dragons for this bike. Years ago I put those on my 2010 Harley Wide Glide that I souped up into a monster replacing everything but the frame. 145 torque to the real wheel on a dyno. Put a Jims motor...
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    Quick Oil Level Check

    Yeah, I always ride in Rock mode, never even tried roll or rain. The racket isn't that bad, especially compared to my Harley.
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    Quick Oil Level Check

    I put a 2x4 under the kickstand and then hold the bike upright and check the glass. Cold or hot you go as directed. Too much oil is much worse than a little low. I have not heard any issues with the R18s burning oil like my Harley did. Meanwhile I have another question: Has anyone...
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    Indicator: WARN with Wrench Icon prompt - BT MOTO Brentune

    As I'm sure you know, re mapping does not increase sound or emissions normally. In many cases it will actually lean out areas in the torque curve causing less emissions. BMW makes bikes that are what 200hp that are shipped to the states and pass emissions. They could certainly have given the...
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    Indicator: WARN with Wrench Icon prompt - BT MOTO Brentune

    Meanwhile, CA probably has the strictest emissions in the country, and yet you can legally re map vehicles here.
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    Indicator: WARN with Wrench Icon prompt - BT MOTO Brentune

    I just had the wrench icon light up on my bike at 1100 miles, I did the 600 mile service at the dealer and everything was reset. Took it to BMW and the tech said after a year or so the wrench light goes on regardless of your mileage. I had a hip replacement and didn't ride for months...
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    P, I have the Roland Sands valve covers, I think if I dropped the bike the ground would touch the bottom edge of them......still not good.... Anyway.....how do you get to the exhaust flap sensors......the caps at the end of my pipes do not seem removable. I already have the Bren tune re map...
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    I don't find this bike very nimble in tight turns, and although I've had a number of bikes and ridden quite a few miles, I'm very cautious when I have to turn this damn thing around in a tight space. I have come close to dropping it, but simply refuse as I'm a clean freak and the thought of a...
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    Well there it is!!! Beautiful!!!
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    R18 REmap

    Took my 23 Anniversary model in with 1700 miles to fix the reverse recall. Problem is, my bike has the Bren tune re map. So...I had to take it to a speed shop, remove the Bren tune map. Take it to BMW for the recall fix. Then back to the speed shop to re flash the Bren tune map. But once...
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    He said he dropped his bike at very low speed on stationary turns. Put you LEGS OUT at that point so you don't drop the bike!!! WTF! I'm not talking about riding the bike on the freeway with your legs out...our touring the canyons. When the bike stops or loses all momentum and starts to lean...
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    You have to think of dropping it like mistakenly driving off your local pier by mistake. Don't. Keep your legs out on those tight turns until you get used to the bike. The balance with those huge cylinders is very good on this bike. Impossible to fall over unless you are going VERY slow or...
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    R18 vs Harley

    M, I don't see much of a difference in your R18 or Roctane. I had Harley's for years and then added BMWs to my stable. The Harley will give you that old school rumble. Vibration, sound, like an old sports car. Once running at 55-65 it will simmer down. The BMW in my opinion is a finer...
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    1st post, love the look of the R18. Confused over current used pricing First Edition & Classic 2021.

    R, I was just speaking in general about the R18....the customized R18s are fantastic, but to raise the resale value overall I think factory performance mods are the key. If the R18s could be tricked out with a lot more reliable torque, they would be much more desirable and I think a lot fewer...
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    Reverse recall question??

    Thanks. I don't use the reverse. Is there any problem if I leave the bike as is and don't fix the reverse issue?
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    Reverse recall question??

    Question if anyone knows..... I was notified that the reverse fix on my 2023 Ann. model was in sock, so just make an appointment and they will take care of it. My bike is remapped. I spent $1000 for the product (brentune) and $300 to transport the bike bake and forth to a shop here in LA to...
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    1st post, love the look of the R18. Confused over current used pricing First Edition & Classic 2021.

    Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on whether you are buying or selling, the R18 line has terrible resale. If your a buyer, it's easy to find plenty of them in great condition you can buy cheap compared to their original cost. I purchased a 2023 Anniversary model new because I like to...
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    100 Year Edition - Akrapovic Exhaust Baffle Removal

    I have the anniversary model. I tried to remove the baffle but realized it doesn't come out without modification. There is no guarantee that removing it does anything positive. I'm not interested in having the exhaust being any louder, my only interest would be if it increased performance in...
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    Brentune remap

    What about R18 anonymous ??? Step 1. Powerless over buying the God Damn bike in the first place!!!! Step.2. Came to believe this big piece of junk would fix me!
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    Brentune remap

    Let me know if there is help for us like a 12 step group!!!
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