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Just a quick hello to all the forum members. This is Michael from NW Idaho (Sandpoint) and the closest BMW dealer made me an offer for a 30 mile demo bike I just couldn’t refuse. So now I have a 2021 R18 FE in the garage while still having icy roads outside. Bummer, but this allows me to complete several mods based on a lot of the great info on here. I might just have to add some studs to these tires if spring doesn’t show up soon. Now that would be a worthy new member video.
 
Greetings from another ice locked northern hemispherin'! I too bought a new 18 about two weeks ago. It has approx. 4 miles on it...rode it around my neighborhood a couple laps at 20 degrees F. I'm it will be at least 5-6 weeks before I get another chance ..cold and icy, salty roads. Sux.
 
Welcome, enjoy the forum. What modifications do you have planned?
 
IDRider said:
Just a quick hello to all the forum members. This is Michael from NW Idaho (Sandpoint) and the closest BMW dealer made me an offer for a 30 mile demo bike I just couldn’t refuse. So now I have a 2021 R18 FE in the garage while still having icy roads outside. Bummer, but this allows me to complete several mods based on a lot of the great info on here. I might just have to add some studs to these tires if spring doesn’t show up soon. Now that would be a worthy new member video.
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Welcome. I used to shoot the location apparel photography for Coldwater Creek back in 2000’s. Great spot in the summer months.
 
Welcome Michael! Something tells me we’ve crossed paths before…
 
Hi Michael
I can relate to the frustration of having the bike, but not being able to enjoy it! Hope you get an early thaw.
I noticed the passenger luggage rack in the photo you posted. Wunderlich do a rack, but if I’m not mistaken, it doesn’t look as good as yours. Could you share where you sourced it? Thanks.
 
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Hi Michael
I can relate to the frustration of having the bike, but not being able to enjoy it! Hope you get an early thaw.
I noticed the passenger luggage rack in the photo you posted. Wunderlich do a rack, but if I’m not mistaken, it doesn’t look as good as yours. Could you share where you sourced it? Thanks.
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Sure. It is not a direct fit rack, but it also didn't take much to modify it. There are some other racks mentioned in some threads, eg the ones for the Triumph Bonneville, but I couldn't find a source that actually had them in stock.
This rack is the "Motherwell MWL-530 7" Solo Luggage Rack". I actually bought several different versions through Amazon and just returned the ones that fit even worse.
In the pictures you'll see that the bracket is about ¼ inch short. I slotted the middle hole and also added a slot on either side. My plan was to tig weld a small extension to the front bracket, but the rack is actually very solidly attached once the seat is screwed down.
Hope this helps.
 

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IDRider said:
Sure. It is not a direct fit rack, but it also didn't take much to modify it. There are some other racks mentioned in some threads, eg the ones for the Triumph Bonneville, but I couldn't find a source that actually had them in stock.
This rack is the "Motherwell MWL-530 7" Solo Luggage Rack". I actually bought several different versions through Amazon and just returned the ones that fit even worse.
In the pictures you'll see that the bracket is about ¼ inch short. I slotted the middle hole and also added a slot on either side. My plan was to tig weld a small extension to the front bracket, but the rack is actually very solidly attached once the seat is screwed down.
Hope this helps.
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Yes, helps enormously, thanks.
The earlier thread that references a Triumph Bonneville rack was I think a Motherwell design, but seems to no longer be available.
 
IDRider said:
Sure. It is not a direct fit rack, but it also didn't take much to modify it. There are some other racks mentioned in some threads, eg the ones for the Triumph Bonneville, but I couldn't find a source that actually had them in stock.
This rack is the "Motherwell MWL-530 7" Solo Luggage Rack". I actually bought several different versions through Amazon and just returned the ones that fit even worse.
In the pictures you'll see that the bracket is about ¼ inch short. I slotted the middle hole and also added a slot on either side. My plan was to tig weld a small extension to the front bracket, but the rack is actually very solidly attached once the seat is screwed down.
Hope this helps.
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I had contacted Motherwell about the Triumph rack and they replied they can produce one in black but not chrome.
 
IDRider said:
Sure. It is not a direct fit rack, but it also didn't take much to modify it. There are some other racks mentioned in some threads, eg the ones for the Triumph Bonneville, but I couldn't find a source that actually had them in stock.
This rack is the "Motherwell MWL-530 7" Solo Luggage Rack". I actually bought several different versions through Amazon and just returned the ones that fit even worse.
In the pictures you'll see that the bracket is about ¼ inch short. I slotted the middle hole and also added a slot on either side. My plan was to tig weld a small extension to the front bracket, but the rack is actually very solidly attached once the seat is screwed down.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for this! You just saved me a ton of time, frustration and cash. Many thanks!
 
Good. This one seems to be 10.75" between mounting points and 11" would be perfect, but I didn't find one. Just saw that the price has been reduced for this to $162 on AMZ.
 
IDRider said:
Good. This one seems to be 10.75" between mounting points and 11" would be perfect, but I didn't find one. Just saw that the price has been reduced for this to $162 on AMZ.
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And now there is one less black one in inventory! Great mod --thank you!
 
I received mine this afternoon and had it on in a few minutes. Very well made and very solid though it is right at the limits of fitting. Thanks again!
 
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