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  1. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    Got the seat from the "rowboat express". Initial impressions: Not bad for $198 bucks actually. The seat pan is plastic, but the stitching seems solid and the leather (pleather? I dunno) looks like something I'd expect from a stock seat. Bonus points for a hole between the pillion and rider for...
  2. Keehn

    Is this the reflector I need?

    Old post (yeah, yeah... I know), but in some states, like Maryland, be careful when pulling off reflectors because that's a great way of getting a ticket from a police officer looking for an excuse to give you one. For example, the front forks require reflectors on both sides for state...
  3. Keehn

    My $23,000 Boat Anchor thanks BMW

    Or, another way to look at all the R18 owners who don't post, because there's no issues with their bikes: If only people who have issues with R18's post online, then ALL R18 owners must have issues with their motorcycles, right??? Be wary of "Sampling Bias"... ;) Mike
  4. Keehn

    Poll about Final Drive (Bevel Gear) Oil Spillage on the rim and tyre

    Yeah, I'm thinking when I do the final drive fluid change on Alcina next, I'm going to refer back to my old Chromehead days and underfill the final drive by a little bit. BMW calls for 210ml. I don't see any harm in underfilling around 190ml. That gives the air that much more room to compress...
  5. Keehn

    Poll about Final Drive (Bevel Gear) Oil Spillage on the rim and tyre

    These are sealed units, aren't they? This problem sounds eerily familiar to the old r1200c final drive seal leak issue, except the leak on the r1200c could end up in catastrophic failure of the final drive unit.... The issue was that, BMW refill specs were such that, when the air expanded in...
  6. Keehn

    Suspension Setting

    Using the chart Carmoman_84 provided (thank you, btw!), it would seem that you want your preload at zero. Also, after adjusting, make sure to take your bike to an unused, long parking lot and do some aggressive straight start/stop brake tests to verify there's no unusual dipping in the front...
  7. Keehn

    3D printed parts

    TPU! You want TPU! You want the mount to be rubber so it can absorb the road/engine vibrations. PETG will simply transfer the vibrations, thusly making the entire point of the print moot. If you're having difficulties with printing TPU, make sure to dry it for at least 12-hours immediately...
  8. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    I've purchased quite a few electronic items off AliExpress before with no issues. CC Rider isn't AliExpress though, but pretty sure they work out of the same general location in China (the shops, at least). Mike
  9. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    Just checked. Tracking number sent me to an Italian shipping site stating they didn't have any update on my status. Given that it's likely "chinesium" and I literally, only paid $198.00, no S&H or tax, I'm pretty sure I got the "media mail" equivalent of whatever worldwide shipping is. And no...
  10. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    Yup. I think they're sending it via rowboat. 🤣 Mike
  11. Keehn

    Designing and 3D print additional wind deflector to fit R18

    I don't see any issue with using nylonCF as a base material, so long as your infill is 80% or greater with a wall layer of at least 5. For finish, dipping or painting on liquid resin (type used in resin printers) and cure in layers while sanding/wet-sanding in between, until the surface is...
  12. Keehn

    Exhaust chrome plating repair

    If chrome polish doesn't work, I use "0000" steel wool and WD-40 on my chrome pieces to remove super-stubborn grime. Works WONDERS! Mike
  13. Keehn

    Jack/Lift for the R18?

    It's not just load capacity, but also safety. IMHO, I'd rather buy an overbuilt lift than a "good-enough" lift for my bike or car. For me, the extra $$$ is well worth the peace of mind knowing that my $20-30k bike will remain upright, and that I can safely walk around her at any height without...
  14. Keehn

    Adaptive Headlight Recall Update

    My Alcina is also showing she's up for the recall... While my headlamp isn't broken (yet), I'm most certainly going to take BMW up on this recall to get this VERY pricey SNAFU fixed on their dime! My bet is parts won't be available until springtime. Just in time for everybody to rush in for...
  15. Keehn

    I gave up motorcycles years ago - Am I crazy to think about riding again?

    Well...not with THAT attitude! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 /j/s Mike
  16. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    I went ahead and bought this one: We shall see.... I'll update everyone when it arrives. Mike
  17. Keehn

    Who’s gonna try it?

    Hmmm....interesting. I think I'll bite, if nothing else, the seat pan alone could serve as a donor for better leather/foam material down the road, so I don't cannibalize my OEM seat. Mike
  18. Keehn

    My $23,000 Boat Anchor thanks BMW

    Sidebar: Nothing against Irodemine, but consider that people who have issues with their bikes (vehicles) tend to complain (LOUDLY) online, and the rest who have no/rare issues don't. Guess what gets picked up by the search engines and people looking to itch their cognitive bias against a...
  19. Keehn

    I gave up motorcycles years ago - Am I crazy to think about riding again?

    If you have to ask the question, "should I ride again" to a motorcycle forum, you already know the answer ;) I think you're here just to join the party early 🍻 Buy the damn thing and join us already! Mike
  20. Keehn

    BMW Roadside Service-What a Joke

    Yeah...I was thinking about Alcina's weight when I was typing that... She's a THICCCC girl, and has a LOT of cushion for pushin'! But, more seriously, I'm thinking about the anti-theft system, fuel pump, engine computer, infotainment (if equipped), and auxiliary powered devices (e.g. license...
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