What did you do to your R18 today?

second stage of changing the rear section of the R18 - more noble classics in the BMW R18
All changed items:
- Bullet 1000® DF by Kellermann - Indicator, rear- & brake light "3 in 1" combination
- Koso license plate light - discreetly hidden under the fender (not visible from the outside)
- red reflector
are approved for road traffic
to be continued...
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New front fender on my R18 !
I bought this ABS cheap Fat Boy one.
Pretty sure it was crap....
When I got it , I found it pretty neat.
So I made two 4mm thick aluminium adapters and had all painted.
Here is the result.
It's really stiff, and now actually protects the engine front end.
I added this chrome accent too.


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Black Wunderlich engine guard on. Ugly as expected (not only the wunderlich, all of them) but necessary. I tried to figure out how the OEM engine guard will allow you to put your extended legs on a plate over the engine. With the stopped bike I simulated the position and is impossible and unnatural
 
Today: change of fuel tank optics
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Corbin Dual tour heated seat & back rest for the Mrs.
Got this Cramp buster & foam grips at Cycle gear.I think around $15 w/military 15%off
The tips will rotate with the 4 screws so different positions for those whom are interested.

Regards,Tom
 

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The painter took a fishing trip to Florida. Like his vacation is more important than painting my parts, the nerve of some people. If he weren't such a good painter, a friend of 30 years and the damn owner, I would raise hell, Karen style, with his boss.
 
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I took pictures :) after removing the bags and seat and adding the badges
 

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the wind protection isn't as good as I hoped. I did change out the windshield for one about 4" taller. There is also wind coming up from underneath but I expected that. I am 5' 10". The speakers sound good. It has a 500 amp amplifier so you could add more speakers if wanted. I am bluetoothed to my phone.
 
today a few small changes to our R18 that may inspire some of you
😉

1. changing the position of the panniers using the BAGGER handle
2. relocation of the small carry-on bag
3. a simple patent for connecting GPS
4. Small tool bag fits perfectly
5. crossbar stiffening the handlebar
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Could you show/tell more about the bar end vintage turnlights ? 😃
Bulb ? Connection? Adapter?
 
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