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  1. OilHead

    R12 Rumors - Yes please!

    So I guess it's not just a rumor after all and is as envisioned... https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/heritage/r12.html
  2. OilHead

    The little brother...R12

    FWIW, there's a previous thread on this here: https://www.r18forums.com/threads/r12-rumors-yes-please.806/#post-12274
  3. OilHead

    Does The Exhaust Need to Come Off

    I'm with @Alex-B for the reasons he noted. Have a little patience. We're a bunch of old guys.:ROFLMAO:
  4. OilHead

    Closer reach handle bars

    I also purchased mine from eBay. As many have said, the actual radius of the area that is supposed to mate with the bars themselves is smaller than 1", such that the risers contact the bars effectively at four points (two per riser) as opposed to being a nice even fit. I ended up putting mine...
  5. OilHead

    Most Comfortable R18 Seat?

    Hey, Alan, There is lots of info on the forum about seats already. I don't mean to be snide by any means, but a quick entry of "seats" in the search bar will give you lots of info. FWIW, I have the day tripper, and it is more comfortable than the stock seat, but I also have noassatall, a...
  6. OilHead

    Closer reach handle bars

    Thanks for sharing that. It looks to me on first inspection that those RSD risers lift the bars up but not closer to the rider. Am I seeing it correctly? My goal is definitely not higher but closer to me so I'm looking for more "pull back".
  7. OilHead

    Closer reach handle bars

    Hi Guys, Being 5'5" I'm still looking for reduced reach bar options. I have installed the Kesoto risers and that was a big help, but I'd really like bars that pull back an inch or two. I ordered and received a set of Wunderlich beach bars which, I had hoped, would pull the grips back...
  8. OilHead

    BMW (Mustang) Seat options breakdown

    I am in the same camp. It's nice looking, a bit wider, and is firmer than I expected as well. The longest I've ridden it is about 3 hours, which is a fairly long ride for me, and it was comfortable enough, though I would have preferred a bit cushier. I should note - I have noassatall, the...
  9. OilHead

    Is Lack of Reverse a Deal Breaker?

    I'm only 5'5" and 140 lbs with a 29" inseam. I love the bike. I wouldn't love it without reverse. Much needed IMHO.
  10. OilHead

    Day Rider vs Stock Seat

    I just installed the Day Rider on my R18C. Unfortunately I have to be out of town until next week, but I'll let you know. It is a bit wider than stock. At only 5'5" with a 29" inseam, my feet are still flat footed on the ground, but not quite as firmly as stock. In terms of comfort, it's a...
  11. OilHead

    Help with setup, please.

    Great idea about swapping the toe/heel positions. I wanted to lower my rear shifter further but it also hit my Classic exhaust. I'm going to give that a look.
  12. OilHead

    WTB - Ignition Coil Cover Brushed aluminum - takeoff?

    Hi, My R18 with only 50 miles on it got a mysterious scratch on the right ignition coil cover. I'm thinking there must be plenty of us out there that replaced theirs and have the stock ones lying around. I'm in the USA in MA. Thanks for your consideration.
  13. OilHead

    WTB OEM seat

    I'll PM you later today. Thanks. I decided to keep mine for now. I'll probably need the seat down the road more than the offered price. Thanks.
  14. OilHead

    WTB OEM seat

    I just took mine off with only 40 miles on it and put on the Day Rider. How much are you thinking to spend?
  15. OilHead

    Leg Rest ( AKA Highway pegs)

    I've been doing some research on the subject of highway pegs, and this seems to be a good option to offer full adjustability, though the pegs are a bit bulky. 1) Motech crash bars (available in EU and US) which have the vertical bar that extends under the cylinders...
  16. OilHead

    Another crash bar on a market (SW-MOTECH)

    That looks like the bars I've seen elsewhere. The owner was able to install forward footrest/pegs on those.
  17. OilHead

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Where did you get them? I'd like to pick up this same set. Thanks! NVM - I see that you recommended Dennis Kirk. I just ordered mine directly from Memphis Shades. Thanks guys!
  18. OilHead

    Reverse gear issue

    I agree with this. It's a mechanical system, and the gears sometimes need a little help to get the reverse lever and associated mechanical bits to "lock in" so to speak. Just take pressure off those mechanical bits ever so slightly by gently rolling the bike forward and/or rearward force while...
  19. OilHead

    Beach bars I’m waiting

    No worries at all. Just trying to make it clear for all. Thanks
  20. OilHead

    Beach bars I’m waiting

    Aha, so that means those risers bring the bars 1" closer to the headlight than stock, so they increase the reach, not reduce it. Reduced reach = bars are closer to the rider. (The rider's reach is reduced, meaning it's less.) Increased reach = bars are closer to the front wheel/headlight...
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