Great looking windshield. How taller it is compared to the stock one? Also, who makes it?
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Great looking windshield. How taller it is compared to the stock one? Also, who makes it?
This is the first prototype windshield from Clearview. This one is 19-1/4 high which is +3 and it's +1" on each side.
bkreese
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Noob to R18 TC but many thousands on the others. I bought the Purple Rain Edition so I can act like the fat, 50 year old prince (sans Apollonia since wife doesn't ride) on a ride from Pittsburgh to Napa and beyond mid May. I've been outfitting the bike for some long road action, but I have to say that "farkle-ism" is a relatively unknown phenomena in R18 realms. I offer these items for anybody who might want to see how an R18 can be junked up for road life.
The pics are annotated with madness. Also, I added and SAE and heated coat pig tails direct to battery (almost direct). Given the tight battery compartment, I used the positive lug on the right side of the bike for positive connection and slid the battery out just a little for the negative. Solid connection points with lots of room to make routing pretty under the seat.
That's it. I hope something here helps someone live R18 dreams!
The pics are annotated with madness. Also, I added and SAE and heated coat pig tails direct to battery (almost direct). Given the tight battery compartment, I used the positive lug on the right side of the bike for positive connection and slid the battery out just a little for the negative. Solid connection points with lots of room to make routing pretty under the seat.
That's it. I hope something here helps someone live R18 dreams!
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She looks great! My shop had a twin to yours and she really pops in the sunlight. Sounds like a nice trip and I for one would enjoy any comments and photos you may get time/care to share about your travels and how the bike is working out as a long distance steed.
bkreese
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Should be an interesting ride as I'm spoiled over the years riding GSA, GTL, and XR for big miles. This should be a different experience - I can't wait! Purple Rain!She looks great! My shop had a twin to yours and she really pops in the sunlight. Sounds like a nice trip and I for one would enjoy any comments and photos you may get time/care to share about your travels and how the bike is working out as a long distance steed.
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kratedisease
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WOW !! those look amazing, they sure have the correct period (retro) look and blend in nicely. I like the red lights/reflectors on back.
These look like factory OEM parts. NICE !!
B4rn3y
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Hi Holan, can you provide a link to your site where I can find the fixing plate (they come in various sizes?) that can be inserted into luggage to fit on the QR rack?
Thanks.
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Dude, #1 nice! #2, if a set of copper BMW emblems ever shows up here or on ebay, you gotta get 'em! Match everything up.
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/if anyone ever finds a source of or figures out a way to do that little rear fender emblem in copper, you'll make a tidy little profit
CB750
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Yes i used two out of the first edition pack as a temporary measure.
R18Holan
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do you need a set for a bag or a pannier? to the back or to the side?
B4rn3y
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For a bag. To attach to the top of your QR rack??
R18Holan
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Yes, our QR system allows you to mount a bag or top-case on the same rack. a small bag or a 64L top-case - it does not matter
B4rn3y
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Thank you, I realise that. Your website says………”Our Heritage QR 2-in-1 Rack combines beauty with functionality………..So that the assembly of luggage does not take much time and does not require the use of straps, we recommend using our mounting plate with a lock and key lock. This plate can be mounted inside the bottom of the bag. It is available in 3 sizes: S, M and L - to be ordered separately”. I was after a link so that I can see the mounting plates, how they work and decide what size I need. Thanks.
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You mean that ?
Top-case adapter for INNOV / QR rack
Or this one ?
Rack "3 in 1" QR plate
All your QR system plate are coming with the lock?
If yes I'll buy one and manage to adapt it to my classic-rack-version-rider-passenger:
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Alex-B
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Dayrider seat arrived this morning so fitted that. Will hopefully grab some pics on the bike tomorrow as it’s raining now. Quite a difference in size from the OEM low seat.
Removed the fork reflectors and E5/ E10 stickers from the fuel tank. Removed the plastic covering the BMW logo on the brake calipers.
Switched the heel/ toe shifter around so that the heel shifter is on the outside. This has allowed me to lower both slightly while still giving clearance to the exhaust and side stand.
Removed the fork reflectors and E5/ E10 stickers from the fuel tank. Removed the plastic covering the BMW logo on the brake calipers.
Switched the heel/ toe shifter around so that the heel shifter is on the outside. This has allowed me to lower both slightly while still giving clearance to the exhaust and side stand.
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Duber
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With the additional height, does it block all of the wind from hitting you?