NOLA new 22 R18

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In New Orleans. Just traded my 2016 K1600GT for a sparkling 22 R18 Classic. Very nice machine and already put 100 miles on it. Unfortunately I can't find the owner's manual or figure out how to look under the seat. Any tips? Also, I had a Russel Day Long on the GT, was amazing, the stock R18 Classic seat is beautiful but not comfortable. What's everyone using for butt comfort?
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Welcome 👋🏻

You should have been given the manual along with the 10/13mm spanner that doesn’t fit with the rest of the onboard tools?
 
Congratulations! I went with the "Weekender" seat as well. I put it on the day before a cross country ride and covered between 500-600 miles a day. Very comfortable and with such a small gas tank I was stopping for mandatory breaks anyways, but night and day from the original where my normally immune arse was ready to throw in the towel by 300 miles.

I tend to get something very different each time I change bikes and your swop certainly fits that pattern. I'm sure there will be aspects of the K you will miss, but the R18 is such a beautiful and fun bike to ride that also offers more Roadster performance than I originally believed it could. Make sure the rear shock is adjusted for your weight as it makes a big difference given the limited travel and then keep stretching her legs as it takes a few thousand miles to break in. The rougher vibes smooth out, MPG goes way up and the exhaust note nicely improves as well.

Enjoy 🍻🍻
 
Congratulations!! I was “drooling” over that one week ago! Love that color combo!
I’m in Lacombe just across the lake, have a daily rider seat and 21” windshield, whenever you want to cross the lake, come and check it out before you buy anything.
 
Lepisale said:
Congratulations!! I was “drooling” over that one week ago! Love that color combo!
I’m in Lacombe just across the lake, have a daily rider seat and 21” windshield, whenever you want to cross the lake, come and check it out before you buy anything.
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You in the Gulf South club?
 
I have not heard very many favorable adjectives describing the stock seat on the R18 classic. One rider likened the stock seat to a torture board.
You will find many good suggestions here.
 
Lepisale said:
Congratulations!! I was “drooling” over that one week ago! Love that color combo!
I’m in Lacombe just across the lake, have a daily rider seat and 21” windshield, whenever you want to cross the lake, come and check it out before you buy anything.
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Would like to take you up on the offer to check out the seat. After thanksgiving I’ll be riding all over so I can meet you anywhere.
 
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