David R
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The last bike I will sell is my R75/6.
David
David
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Hi! I just got all of the windscreen and lighting parts in and was looking for any installation instructions. I read what you wrote about the windscreen being detachable; that makes a lot of sense as I look at the parts.It IS a do-it-all ride even if you have to install a windscreen and/or saddlebags. The stock seat isn't great, especially for passengers. But there are options out there for that issue. The suspension is good provided it's been setup for your weight. Most dealerships give no attention to the rear shock, so don't be surprised if the ride quality on the test bike is not great. A few turns of the shock preload screw makes a big difference.
Personally, I'm fortunate to have a full dressed touring machine for the long rides with or without my wife behind me and/or if I need to carry a load. Prior to getting the weekender seat, she would have nothing to do with the R18. But with the better seat, she gives it two thumbs up. It's got almost 1900 milers on it and I purchased mine in the middle of the winter. Every chance I get I'm on my R18!
The Mucker is not longer with usHi! I just got all of the windscreen and lighting parts in and was looking for any installation instructions. I read what you wrote about the windscreen being detachable; that makes a lot of sense as I look at the parts.
Thanks for any info! 'Alan [email protected]
But they are so ugly! At least to my eye"Only bike" or "do it all bike" is always a loaded question. It depends on your use case.
For me, the R18 is a great bike to ride solo or with a passenger on smooth roads. It is not a great choice for potholed and cracked urban areas or getting offroad. It is not a great choice for track days. It is not a great choice for wheelies. Whether it is a good choice for you depends entirely on how you want to use it.
The best "do it all" bike type is an adventure touring machine, like a GS or Africa Twin, but that's how I use bikes.
I concur. That's why I have a R18, it's quite attractive. Sometimes I like to feel pretty.But they are so ugly! At least to my eye
I concur. That's why I have a R18, it's quite attractive. Sometimes I like to feel pretty.![]()
Different purpose. The R18 is a beautiful bike and something to keep clean and admire while parked and enjoy the character while riding. My GSA on the other hand only gets a bath once or twice a year as it's often riding in dirt & mud and the layer of dirt on it fits its purpose.But they are so ugly! At least to my eye
It is not. Don't fool yourself. No matter how much you would like to think that, it simply isn't a do-it-all bike, even with the extra stuff you may think it will turn it into that machine.Hello,
My local BMW dealer is having an R18 demo day next weekend. I plan to attend. I currently own an R1250 RS. It's a great bike, and I use it for commuting, light touring, and weekend rides with friends.
I'm attracted to the aesthetics of the R18, and I'm sure I'll have a better feel for it after next weekend. If I really like the ride, I'd have to trade my RS (I'm on a one-bike diet).
What's the consensus about this bike as a do-it-all ride?
Keep the cleaning to yourself. Don't say a word about it to anyone that rides an adventure bike. The more mud on it the better. Even giving it a bath once or twice a year is once or twice too many times. You are committing sacrilege in the process!Different purpose. The R18 is a beautiful bike and something to keep clean and admire while parked and enjoy the character while riding. My GSA on the other hand only gets a bath once or twice a year as it's often riding in dirt & mud and the layer of dirt on it fits its purpose.
There are a number of absolutely spotless GSs parked outside Starbucks that never got that memo….Keep the cleaning to yourself. Don't say a word about it to anyone that rides an adventure bike. The more mud on it the better. Even giving it a bath once or twice a year is once or twice too many times. You are committing sacrilege in the process!
Because most of the adventure series beemer riders are posers. Social status and a lot of pretend. Like the big adventures on two wheels as seen on some documentaries starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.There are a number of absolutely spotless GSs parked outside Starbucks that never got that memo….![]()
I completely agree, well saidIt is not. Don't fool yourself. No matter how much you would like to think that, it simply isn't a do-it-all bike, even with the extra stuff you may think it will turn it into that machine.
Buy it but keep the Beemer as well.
It’s all relative. I had a neighbor a few years back who was part of the crew to build the motor cross tracks at the Pontiac Silverdome and Palace of Auburn Hills when the tour would come through Detroit. He’d always have me out to watch construction of the track, then the races. Those guys are absolutely nuts in how they ride. Pure reckless abandon. Flying through the air over massive jumps, then grinding through the washboard section of the course, all at full out speed. My guess would be that those riders would look at adventure riders going through some puddles and call them posers as well! I never knew any riders, but would have to imagine their bodies don’t age very well taking that type of abuse.Because most of the adventure series beemer riders are posers. Social status and a lot of pretend. Like the big adventures on two wheels as seen on some documentaries starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.
There are some legit ones but they're an absolute minority. I know because I've ridden with a lot of them for many years. Thank you Jesus for making me see the truth!