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    B / TC tire life

    how do you like the metzelers compared to the H50s? I was looking at the dual compound Metzeler cruisertec tires, but all the metz are radials not bias ply and I know that can effect ride quality.
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    B / TC tire life

    Just wondering what kind of mileage you all are getting out of your tires on the B / TC? I had the 6k service done at 6400 mi and tested the tread depth then, was 4/32nds, now at 7700 mi and they are at 2/32nds. Blowing through the front faster than the rear. I expected to get 8 - 10 out of a...
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    Helibars On Transcontinental

    not hard at all, the lines they send are speed bleeders so just follow the instructions and youll only have to bleed from the triple to the handlebar. Dot 4 (iirc) for the brake which is cheap and easy, the clutch line uses mineral oil so I had to buy some of that. Wasnt cheap, but not crazy...
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    R18 Heritage project completed

    Looks awesome
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    Gas question

    Per BMW recommended fuel qualities, 91 (Max 15% ethanol), 89 AKI (95 RON), 90AKI So per BMW your 89 ethanol free falls into the recommended fuel quality. 93 would be over recommended, but depending on your location and ride type, would be okay (assuming it has less than 15% ethanol). The higher...
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    Gas question

    AKI vs RON IIRC AKI is US, RON is Europe (and many other places)
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    Sales numbers

    Theres a few aftermarkets for the R18's. I put a set on my B and it changed everything about the bike. so much more comfortable and controllable. and the opposing pistons are counterbalances....
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    Sales numbers

    I worked at a BMW / Indian dealer and we would get a lot of Indian / HD guys come in and laugh at it (purely because of the badge). Most were so shut off to the idea of a non-American cruiser they couldnt even get past that to see what the r18 could be. I did get a few out on test drives and...
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    Windshields

    The screen length will measure differently from the TC to the B as they have different angles. The B is more flat where as the TC is on a steeper angle. Any screen that fits a B will also fit a TC and vice versa. I would suggest trying to find someone close to you with a B that will let you try...
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    My new Vance & Hines slip-on exhaust are killer

    They keep saying these will not fit the B or TC but it looks like they would. I dont know if its a mounting point issue or something else, but my god, I need something to listen to, and I am not dropping 4k on a Jeckle and Hyde (or w/e it is) or waiting an nondescript back order time frame for...
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    Confusion on BMW Seat option 719

    Its heat stamped (I would guess for longevity). None of the seats are real leather anyways (not sure I would even want true leather in something that is likely to get wet. Cost me almost as much to get my Dianese jacket cleaned as it did to buy it last time it got soaked. Not sure I want to...
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    Confusion on BMW Seat option 719

    thats all i know of too
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    Confusion on BMW Seat option 719

    719 is just the diamond stitching, it is the same dimensions as the standard seat. The 3rd option is the comfort high seat, which is thicker (taller) but not wider, and if anything, it is softer. If you want wider and firmer youll have to go aftermarket.
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    6,000 miles service cost is ridiculous!

    So I just got back from my 6k. $722.61 I used to work with the dealer principal and know the techs so I grabbed some info while I was there for all who care. Let me preface this with while I can do all my own maintenance, I decidedly wanted to have at least the first (major) service on...
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    Passenger foot peg bolts

    T40 Torx bit
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    B / TC 7Jurock 18" windscreen

    Bob, I am just shy of 6ft, my bike has the comfort high seat so that puts me up a little higher than the standard as well. This put the windshield cut line just below my vision line. I am not sure if it was the height (It does sit higher than the factory B screen even though it is the same...
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    Hot starting issue

    Just had this same issue today for the first time. First day over 70 degrees here, took the bike out for a quick romp before the rain comes, ended up in some traffic (got good and toasty), had to make 2 quick consecutive stops shortly thereafter. 1st stop, come out, hit start, starts but kinda...
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    Heli-bars revisited

    I love mine. Riding position is so much more natural / comfortable. Low speed maneuverability is spot on. I have 2 complaints with mine: 1) I got 2 sets of the ram mount balls that screw into the bars. I put a phone mount on one and intended to use the other for a cup holder. The phone mount...
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    B / TC 7Jurock 18" windscreen

    I bought this for my B last summer, installed it in the fall and took it for 1 ride, which was all I needed to know I ordered the wrong size for my height (made my head feel like it was in a blender). Took it off and put it in my office then forgot about it. Anyways, It is in like new...
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    Helibars On Transcontinental

    no BMW actually planned ahead for this, both sets of wires are doubled over themselves in the fairings; cut the zip tie and use as much wire as you need.
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