I have installed mine, which is the small one, on three windshields. So far, no slippage or looseness even at Interstate Hwy speeds. No marks on windshields that are not superficial and are removed by clear plexiglass cleaner. It goes without saying, please make sure it is centered and the...
Also be aware I also had previously added batwing wind deflectors I found on Ebay that helped block the air coming from under the wing. The combination of the two works pretty well.
I recently traded my R18 Classic for a R18 B. I love the up-grade but was getting a little too much wind at the top of my helmet with the standard windshield height. I tried out a Puig wind deflector I had on hand and it improved buffeting quite a bit. I am getting used to the looks of it, I...
I had my local BMW dealer install the Vance & Hines slip-ons on my 2021 R18 Classic. Going on advice, I had them remove the baffles for better sound. They turned out much better than I anticipated. Good bark at start up, but nice and mellow at idle. But when you roll on, they really...
OKAY....spoke a little too soon about heat issue. I am in South Florida. This time of year it's about 1,000 degrees out on the black-top. The lower wind deflectors DO affect the felt heat from the cylinder heads. It takes about 30 minutes to notice the difference, so I did not fell it on...
They are the Craftride 38mm bars, got them from Motea. Here is a link: https://www.motea.com/en/engine-guard-mustache-for-bmw-r-18-classic-20-22-crash-bar-38mm-craftride-mv5-black-a130021-0 They were easy to install and the powder coating is pretty good, considering the price.
Looking at the Pro Race Shorty's for my '21 Classic. Has anybody played with these yet? Website says easy to install (???) and no Re-Map needed. Sounds too good to be 100% true. Please let me know if you have installed and run these on yours.
I can attest to the Memphis Shades wind deflectors for Yamaha cruisers working on my R-18. I have paired them with the new 21" Clearview Shield, which is 5" higher and a few inches wider than stock. I installed the wind deflectors with some rubber grip tape underneath to prevent scratches and...
I have the Classic, which weighs just north of 800 pounds. I am 5'09", 180 and well past my middle 60's. You only notice the weight when bringing it up off the stand or backing up an incline. It has reverse, but I live in flat SW Fla. and never need it. Just show to my buddies for a laugh...
I have the Weekender, but cannot speak to the height of the passenger seat versus the original. I changed seats because the OEM was way too stiff for my backside. Speaking to the operator seat, a couple of rides break-in and the Mustang is good to go. Recently did a two-day trip, no problem.
Well, I guess they just have to keep on parboiling their manhood's. One thing I do miss on chilly mornings is the heat on my thighs from the V-Twin, but it's a simple South Florida math problem: 350 warm days versus 15 cool ones. I have some half-chaps to pick up that slack.
I now have 1200 miles on my R-18 Classic, and I am really getting to know this beautiful piece of German engineering. I have been riding for 50 years, but have mainly been a Harley man. This is my first "Boxer" and I must say it it teaching me quite a lot. Some observations (from my...