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Why not use the steering lock?

Take your time with the installation. I'm not a huge fan of their clamps, but they do work, after a few minutes of cussing. Patience, so you don't scratch your forks. And throw a big towel over your front fender.

I, too, purchased the Clearview Shields windscreen. I like it, but it didn't seem to do much about the buffeting. AND, that's because the buffeting is coming from below. For me, the proper fix has been is to simply add a set of lower wind deflectors (Memphis Shades: Fork Deflectors for XV1900...

You're the second HOU guy I'm aware of who went all the way to STL for an R18 (I bought his R18CLA after it sat virtually idle for a year). 🧐🤷‍♂️

Good to know. But if it's the other 50%, I'm screwed. 🤷‍♂️ A few years back, I contemplated the Optimate for an '06 K1200R. The Optimate's instructions and panel looked liked they were created by Dr. Richard Feynman. I'm not a physicist. Nor do I speak Klingon.

Let's see if I can get a simple answer to a simple question. If I purchase an Optimate 4, remove it from the packaging, plug one end into the A/C, plug the other end into the R18 socket, and that's it. No buttons to push or programming. The Optimate 4 will figure it out for itself. When I want...

Added the Wunderlich Classic Tool Roll. IMHO, nicely accentuates the front of the bike. Easily installation. And, frees up space in the saddlebags. 👌

DC Brau makes a hefeweizen ("El Hefe Speaks") 🤷‍♂️ So does Atlas Brew Works. And not too far out of Maryland is Levante Brewing in West Chester, PA with a strawberry hefeweizen. 😘

Torque Detail Ceramic Spray. $39.95. Done.

The seat does looks great. I understand that the Weekender and Cross Country are softer but they are not attractive. Memphis Shades was recommended by other R18 owners. Those specific parts were also recommended. I don't know if the clamps are available in black, but wouldn't be surprised if...

On my R18CLA... 1. Upgraded from stock seat to Day Rider (sold by BMW Motorrad; made by Mustang). Very pleased with the look and comfort. Rode a 300 mile round-trip to Barber Motorsports Park (and Museum) for the MotoAmerica races. The best part was meeting and hanging out one night with all...

I've gone full cruiser. 🤙 Reax Fairmount Riding Shirt. Feels like a jacket (maybe it needs more breaking in) Coated denim (I haven't poured water over it, but it has that Barbour waxed cotton jacket feel). CE 2 armor in shoulders and elbows. Back armor pocket (nice!). Lined. Now that it's fall...

$185.00 new. 🙄🤷‍♂️

That's accurate. I think it's because he doesn't keep the R18 windscreens in stock. Likely would if he was getting more orders.

Yes, the Classic windscreen is an abysmal BMW engineering failure. They should be ashamed. Clearview Shields. 36 years in the windscreen business. Multiple heights available (Craig, the owner, has a suggested methodology to determine what is best). Available with or without wind recurve...