What did you do to your R18 today?

[Gaylord Poe]

Added reverse stick, very easy add.

Source and part#???

 

[Gilles]

Source and part#???

Look at Gerard post

 

[Gaylord Poe]

Look at Gerard post

I just looked it up:

Reverse shift lever mod?​

Anyone see this before? Is it a solution looking for a problem? Any interest? https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV-Extended-Reverse-Gear-Lever-BMW-R18.htm

 

[Adan]

Done with essential Farkling today; added Wunderlich backrest, Puig 0336H Windshield, and BMW/RSD Head Cover trim - Time to ride!

 

[Jauntytime]

Done with essential Farkling today; added Wunderlich backrest, Puig 0336H Windshield, and BMW/RSD Head Cover trim - Time to ride!

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Anxious to hear your views and experiences of the windscreen! Thanks

 

[R2K]

I just looked it up:

Reverse shift lever mod?​

Anyone see this before? Is it a solution looking for a problem? Any interest? https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV-Extended-Reverse-Gear-Lever-BMW-R18.htm

Thank you for posting the link

 

[Luis]

You’re going to hate that Puig windshield. Turbulence direct to the helmet. Sorry

 

[Gerard]

The advantage of these screens, Puig or other aftermarket ones, is they are adjustable.
I set mine "by eye" at the same angle than the OEM, and was very close to ideal, I just had to make small moves to be ok.
I can reach 180 km/h with no buffeting.
The pilot himself participate to the aerodynamic, so adjustability is mandatory for windshields.
My R1200C Montauk, came with a fixed screen. I had to add two risers on the upper bolts to have it rotating to the front to reach the right angle. .
I was thinking about buying the nice but non adjustable BMW one but now I see the trouble....
I bought this super cheap one in grey.
I had to add two SS rods in the lower part to keep it stable though.
So it's solid and looks good enough.
Check this out: Pare-brise de moto en plastique ABS pour Harley avec guido... https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07CDQTL4T/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_imm_C0NGX0QKM25HCR36C99H

The lower rods I added :

 

[clivescott]

First service today. All is good. Put on the cyl head trim a couple days ago. Love the look - which, for the price, I had better!

 

[ATD]

First service today. All is good. Put on the cyl head trim a couple days ago. Love the look - which, for the price, I had better!

Agreed - I think the cyl heads look naked/unfinished without them.

 

[TodkaVonic]

I liked the convex mirror mod so much that I repeated it on the other side.



I’m seeing EVERYTHING

 

[Gerard]

I couldn't order these mirrors from your link, they don't deliver in Europe.
And still can't find any 10 cm ...

 

[TodkaVonic]

I couldn't order these mirrors from your link, they don't deliver in Europe.
And still can't find any 10 cm ...

Weird. It’s a 10 minute project that dramatically improves things.

This source ships internationally

Round Convex Glass Mirror - 4" (100mm) Diameter - 100mm Focal Length - 2.5mm Thick Approx.Default Title

This round convex glass mirror is designed for physics and educational uses. It is approximately 4" (100mm) diameter and 2.5mm thick. Note, thickness varies as they are not designed to be consistent in that respect. Because of their educational use design, there may be minor imperfections that...

www.hbarsci.com

or you could try eBay? Dunno about international shipping though

Round Convex Glass Mirror - 4" (100mm) Diameter - 100mm Focal Length - 2.5mm | eBay

This round convex glass mirror is designed for physics and educational uses. 100mm Focal Length. Round convex glass mirror designed for physics and educational uses. Note, thickness varies as they are not designed to be consistent in that respect.

www.ebay.com

 

[Gerard]

Ok the former has only one, and the later doesn't ship to France.
But I could find two in England thru Ebay.fr.
Ordered.

NEW RACING MIRROR GLASS FOR 100MM CONVEX MIRRORS MORE PARTS IN STOCK FAST POST | eBay

Les meilleures offres pour NEW RACING MIRROR GLASS FOR 100MM CONVEX MIRRORS MORE PARTS IN STOCK FAST POST sont sur eBay â Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion â Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite!

www.ebay.fr

 

[Gerard]

For those interested in this subject here is the thread where Todkavonic explains his idea and how to change the mirror.

Mirrors blind spot

I'm really concerned by the blind spot in the mirror. So I use to put these small additional mirrors in the main ones. But the round OEM mirror is too small to accommodate them. Does anybody have found compatible mirrors , bigger, oval, and beautiful, allowing to glue the additional mirror ...

www.r18forums.com

 

[R18Holan]

I did 3 things today:
- I tuned the R18 panniers by adding a leather element
- I replaced the original plastic valve cap with an aluminum one
- I bought leather luggage straps

 

[Luis]

I did 3 things today:
- I tuned the R18 panniers by adding a leather element
- I replaced the original plastic valve cap with an aluminum one
- I bought leather luggage straps
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Is that the Roland Sands Solo Seat? Is comfortable?

 

[R18Holan]

yes it's RSD. I really like the design. and comfort much better than the original

 

[TodkaVonic]

Added FOBO Bike 2 TPMS


Installation was all of 10 minutes including downloading the app. Friend of mines says "so you know your tire pressure but not your fuel level?" I says, yeah.

 

[Gerard]

Did it affect the wheel balance?
I mean, enough to feel it.
Can you display " human" unities, like Celsius?