New member saying Hi

[blues n twos]

Hi all,

New member here from the UK saying hello I collected an ex display R18 Classic today and I love it.

I’ve been riding GSA’s since 2004 and I still have a 1250GSA Which is a keeper. I test rode a standard FE and did 100 miles on it and didn’t want to give it back. What a machine

I’ve been reading through this great forum absorbing information like a sponge

I hope to be an active member on here.

earlier today...


cheers

Jon

 

[Adrian R]

Congrats and welcome from Chicago. You're gonna love that thing!

 

[R2K]

Welcome and congratulations! You sure look like a happy owner! Do you know what modifications you are going to do?

 

[Armyvoyager]

Congrats and welcome from Colorado

 

[blues n twos]

Welcome and congratulations! You sure look like a happy owner! Do you know what modifications you are going to do?

Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.

 

[friedenfels]

Congrats and welcome! Just picked up my TC a couple weeks ago and cant stop grinning.

 

[Adrian R]

Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.

Definetly replace the seat. It's horrible.

 

[R2K]

Well I’m going to fit a backrest for my girlfriend (sissy bar) that has a small rack as well and look to reduce the buffeting if possible but will probably remove the screen as buffeting and cure is a Pandora’s box of pain.

most significant decrease in buffering would be accomplished with adding the lowers

 

[Berardi3]

Congrats and welcome! Just picked up my TC a couple weeks ago and cant stop grinning.

Same goes with my B

 

[blues n twos]

most significant decrease in buffering would be accomplished with adding the lowers

thanks for that, I’ve ordered a screen wind deflector as a cheap tryout but if there is no improvement I’ll probably just remove the screen and enjoy clean air

 

[Alf]

Enjoy the bike and safe riding, lots of good info on here.
All the best from sunny Lincolnshire.

 

[Deleted member 1344]

Its a beauty for sure. If you like chrome accents to enhance the wow factor, Wunderlich has some.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Welcome to the forum. A few of us from the UK and like you have already found, there is a lot to be gained from this site.

 

[TCClassic]

Congrats on the new bike. As others have said, you look very happy. Many here also have the R18C and R1250GSA combo. Great pairing. My R18C FE gets the most use in the stable. I'm just flat out attached to that bike. It's a little imperfect, a bit quirky, and a ton of fun. The combo is nearly irresistible to me! If you like yours even half as much, you'll still love it. Ride safe and have fun!

 

[fundoo77]

most significant decrease in buffering would be accomplished with adding the lowersView attachment 6167

Just wondering if this reduces the airflow to the engine?

 

[R2K]

Just wondering if this reduces the airflow to the engine?

Actually the opposite, it sends more down to the engine heads and less up to the riders head

 

[fundoo77]

Actually the opposite, it sends more down to the engine heads and less up to the riders head

That's interesting.... Something to consider for sure. Any place / retailer from where we can get these?

 

[R2K]

That's interesting.... Something to consider for sure. Any place / retailer from where we can get these?

Memphis Shades Part # sku is MEM5804 for the deflector and MEK1980 for the mount.

 

[BobW]

Welcome, you made a great choice with the Classic and a great stablemate to the 1250!

 

[Tony the Skin]

Welcome from Lancashire from a R18C owner.