What did you do to your R18 today?

[MilwDave]

It does come brushed aluminum and have it powder coated.We have a guy here that ceramic coats in different colors.I had him coat my Rinehart Slimline dual header gray.Came out nice.

I ordered it, I’ll wait before I decide to powder coat it.

 

[Deleted member 939]

I ordered it, I’ll wait before I decide to powder coat it.

I forgot to mention to be careful unscrewing and screwing the inner section to the fuel hole.The threads are sharp as hell.So sharpe that I didn't feel it cut me till I saw that I was bleeding.

 

[estoma]

Makes me wonder what gloss lacquer black would look like.

I have done mine in black and will complement it with a stainless or aluminium mesh. I will also install a Trailtech 732-FNA1 Oil Cooler Fan, for which I already mounted the controller in the oil cooler cover. I install the same fan on most of my big V-twins.

I got the oil cooler cover, license plate mount and the plastic bits below the side covers painted simultaneously. The shop used an ABS primer, filler and two topcoats.

 

[Gr8adv]

 

[Gr8adv]

Apparently clearance is for losers.

 

[04kng]

Hi all. New to the forum (was researching luggage options). Thought I would share some photos of the money pit .
Since the first photo I got the wheels and exhaust fitted. Don’t have a great photo but here is the ’finished’ product.

 

[estoma]

View attachment 4173Apparently clearance is for losers.

That is OTT, though. Momentarily catching a pebble in the tire tread could chip the paint or even damage the fender (or shall we call it a fenderette). It is fairly common that a nail embedded in a rear tire will shred the ABS rear hugger on sportbikes, and those typically have 1/8" or more clearance.

 

[estoma]

Hi all. New to the forum (was researching luggage options). Thought I would share some photos of the money pit . View attachment 4174
Since the first photo I got the wheels and exhaust fitted. Don’t have a great photo but here is the ’finished’ product.
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Welcome. It is not finished, trust me, and it has only just started.

I have been told that owning a yacht is analogous to a chain smoker rolling his f4gs using $100 bills. Owning an R18 is similar, except you are not a chain smoker. Yet.

 

[R2K]

Hi all. New to the forum (was researching luggage options). Thought I would share some photos of the money pit . View attachment 4174
Since the first photo I got the wheels and exhaust fitted. Don’t have a great photo but here is the ’finished’ product.
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That is beautiful, what else do you intend to do to the bike? I love the red

 

[Gr8adv]

That is OTT, though. Momentarily catching a pebble in the tire tread could chip the paint or even damage the fender (or shall we call it a fenderette). It is fairly common that a nail embedded in a rear tire will shred the ABS rear hugger on sportbikes, and those typically have 1/8" or more clearance.

Agreed. I will bump it up with a washer or spacer. Fenderette, I like that. Lol.

This bike will be a fair-weather-bobber-build. If I do hit some water this will at least keep it out of my face. But really, it just looked weird without one.

 

[PistolPeteSTL]

Put the BMW engine guard on. My sweetie plans to ride this one and at only 5' she is worried about a drop as she gets used to it. Fits well with the bike.

It was also a very easy install, nice when everything lines up. It is sad that that is rare with manufacturer parts anymore.

 

[Deleted member 939]

As some of you know,I have arthritis and the locking cap was a bitch for me to grip.So,I added the new push button cap.
I got this small tank bag and center strip to cover the area where I dropped the locking cap and left a small dent.Pictures with & without the bag.It is better than buying a new tank.
It is pretty nice for the price I got it for.10% military, free shipping & no tax.Again,It is installed more to cover up the dent that was looking at me.

 

[Deleted member 939]

The fuel cap comes with 2 gaskets.I asked the seller to send 4 rubber gaskets.4 gaskets were a perfect fit with small tank bag.

 

[Gr8adv]

Since we are talking has caps. Which one do you guys like better. The clock is perched a bit high as it is sitting on the lock flap which will go away.

 

[04kng]

Welcome. It is not finished, trust me, and it has only just started.

I have been told that owning a yacht is analogous to a chain smoker rolling his f4gs using $100 bills. Owning an R18 is similar, except you are not a chain smoker. Yet.

Yeah I hear you. I say that I am finished but am still thinking of what I can do next....

 

[04kng]

That is beautiful, what else do you intend to do to the bike? I love the red

Thanks - I was really happy with the red also. Don't have any firm plans for what next but I am sure I will think of something!

 

[R2K]

Since we are talking has caps. Which one do you guys like better. The clock is perched a bit high as it is sitting on the lock flap which will go away.

I like the one with the 1k award the best.

 

[estoma]

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As some of you know,I have arthritis and the locking cap was a bitch for me to grip.So,I added the new push button cap.
I got this small tank bag and center strip to cover the area where I dropped the locking cap and left a small dent.Pictures with & without the bag.It is better than buying a new tank.
It is pretty nice for the price I got it for.10% military, free shipping & no tax.Again,It is installed more to cover up the dent that was looking at me.

I, too, bought the BMW bib & small bag. I put it on and took it off. It is very 'industrial' IMHO.

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If that had to happen to me, it would be my cue to paint the R18 another colour or to (perhaps and) get the TC fuel tank. I can, however, imagine the latter will cost a kidney.

 

[TodkaVonic]

View attachment 4173Apparently clearance is for losers.

Jesus man

 

[Gr8adv]

Jesus man

Haha. Easy to space up.