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While visiting my brother in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN this week, I stopped by Leo's South Dealership, and I unexpectedly ended up trading my 2023 R18 Pure for a very slightly used 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio, which is more suitable to my 70 yr. old bones/framework, and then rode it back to Texas...

Thanks again, R2K. I think I might give it a try if I can get it before my trip.

Thanks, R2K. Are you looking over it or through it? I'm considering the black version. Can't figure out how it installs. Does it mount to the headlight bolts?

Anyone have experience with this windscreen? I'm getting ready for a long trip and hoping to find a windscreen that offers more protection than my current Wunderlich Cockpit Fairing on my R18 Pure. This would just be a temporary replacement - something that's more functional for long stretches...

Unit Garage drag bars, mirrors and bar ends on my R18 Pure. Facing up - otherwise you'll probably have a limited view.

Yes, they have a good sound - not louder than the Fish Tails, but a little deeper maybe? And the end caps are a nice finishing touch.

Think you'll be happy with the Akras, RazMan. Very happy with mine. I went ahead and powder coated a few more engine pieces including the header heat shield to make a smoother transition between the chrome headers and black mufflers. If I ever have to take off the headers, I'll probably get...

Thanks for the sizing info Dracko. I found out the BMW Twin Stripes jacket was discontinued, so I ordered a new Vanson Drifter MK2 w/Stripes - Perforated. Have to wait 10 weeks for it to be made and shipped. My old Vanson is perforated, too, for ventilation, and it has been a good jacket for...

Welcome from Texas!

Yes, that's the jacket. I called the company this morning to get sizing and availability info. A 10-week wait to get one made at the 50 yr. old factory in Massachusetts. I can still fit into my 30-year old Vanson Manx jacket that's in great shape, but I think I'll go ahead and order a new...

Thanks Marcilio. I found out the BMW Twin Stripes jacket is discontinued, so I'm now looking at the Vanson Drifter w/Stripes, which I like better - without all the branding.

Interesting color. Haven't seen that before.

Thanks for the link, HUNTS. I'll wait and keep looking for a deal on the BMW jacket. I think they might be discontinuing it and offering sale prices on left-over inventory.

It's a rare soggy, rainy day here in central Texas. So, spent some time this afternoon looking online for the BMW TwoSripes jacket. I see that most eBay and Etsy sales are counterfeit, and the ones on sale from reputable BMW dealers in the USA are not in inventory and would be ordered from...

Ha! That's what my lovely wife says whenever I'm looking at motorcycle paraphernalia ! I'm looking online at the TwinStripes BMW jacket and see it's on sale in a few places. Can anyone who has this jacket tell me it fits "true to size" - meaning, if I purchase the size I normally wear, will it...

I can still fit into my 35 yr. old Vanson, but recently added a Sedici with thermal and water-proof liners and padded armor. Sure do like the vintage looks of the BMW twin stripes, though. Maybe for my next birthday. Ha! :)

Yes, the driver's backrest works OK in that position. I have Unit Garage drag bars which make me lean forward in the seat. I really only use it on longer trips, and it does help improve my posture. It's actually for a Harley Davidson, made by Mustang who makes BMW's Dayrider and Weekender...

Did a few little things that will probably not be noticed by anybody but me. Powder coated a few more small pieces - the header heat shields, the driver backrest post, handlebar clamps and bar risers, and GPS mounting bracket - to better blend the blacked-out and shiny bits. Added some better...

Had a similar speedo problem on my 2023 Pure. The speedometer went "crazy" - with the needle occillatiing wildly and sticking halfway. The simple fix was a new battery, making sure the terminals are properly fitted.

And when you take the bike in for a check-up, make sure the tech gives it a thorough test ride long enough to get the bike up to running temperature before making a diagnosis. When I was having the slipping clutch problem on my R18, it only manifested itself once the bike had warmed up. Keep us...