What did you do to your R18 today?

[adamchandler]

Something I learned from the many years I owned an R1200C......best not to use high pressure water on a motorcycle. It can adversely affect electrical components/switches.

Thank you.

 

[Gr8adv]

Griots Speed shine is the answer.

 

[BobW]

Griots Speed shine is the answer.

Thanks for the tip. I do try various products now and again, but have always have returned to Plexus. It's gone up in price steadily over the years, but recently jumped to approximately $30.00 USD a can so the competition enjoys a great value incentive for me to place an order.

Cheers

 

[carloshugo]

This weekend installing new parts to my R18FE

 

[Mr. Efficiency]

Added the wunderlich luggage rack, took pictures and won best import at a pretty big show… and did 400 miles of riding

 

[Gr8adv]

Added the wunderlich luggage rack, took pictures and won best import at a pretty big show… and did 400 miles of riding

Congrats on the win!!!

Must be the angle but that seat looks over inflated.

 

[Mr. Efficiency]

Congrats on the win!!!

Must be the angle but that seat looks over inflated.

It’s a weekender seat. I put the original seat on to show it

 

[VARG]

I just received my BMW RSD Vintage seat by Mustang for my Base FE from MAX, it's got just a bit more in all directions than stock, but so far, I like most the extra at top on the back. Will update further after some more miles.

 

[estoma]

I will install this with my next oil change.Ive been using K&P fo 25+years.
I have the same one on my 2017 Indian that I had on my 2014 indian(bought in 2013 95,000 on her when I got my 17)
I also have one on my Jeep Gladiator.
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Likewise. No paper oil filters on my rides. I clean them approximately as instructed by K&P Engineering: 1) clean the magnet with a paper towel, 2) remove the oil with brake cleaner or carb cleaner, 3) 30 minutes in the ultrasonic cleaner with distilled water and some dish-washing liquid (ONLY the filter element and spring), 4) good rinse with tap water and 5) dry with compressed air. I wash the filter cover separately with tap water and dish-washing liquid, followed by rinsing, drying and polishing (as applicable).

 

[Gr8adv]

Hiky

Likewise. No paper oil filters on my rides. I clean them approximately as instructed by K&P Engineering: 1) clean the magnet with a paper towel, 2) remove the oil with brake cleaner or carb cleaner, 3) 30 minutes in the ultrasonic cleaner with distilled water and some dish-washing liquid (ONLY the filter element and spring), 4) good rinse with tap water and 5) dry with compressed air. I wash the filter cover separately with tap water and dish-washing liquid, followed by rinsing, drying and polishing (as applicable).

Holy crap, I don't even shower that thoroughly.

 

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Hiky

Holy crap, I don't even shower that thoroughly.

Well,then.We won't be riding behind you,LOL!

 

[VARG]

I put a Low windshield on the TC, after a ride in the rain the stock one was too high, my Jurock7 is great in all respects but is still a higher screen. This one sits at a really good height sight-wise, I look forward to riding with it. Note the pinstripe on the screen is actually just a mask, I put something white behind it so it'd show. Ordered from MAX, it was already in the states, got here in days.

 

[estoma]

The Wunderlich chrome oil cooler cover looks great. I did not know it existed.

Wunderkind does one, too, now. https://wunderkind-custom.com/en/motorcycle-accessories-shop-details/1/test/422/fairing-cover-for-oil-cooler-bmr18t

 

[Gr8adv]

Cleaning up the bars.

 

[Frank Bullitt]

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Cleaning up the bars.

Plans for bar ends? Also, what bag is that on the front, looks lovely!

 

[Gr8adv]

Plans for bar ends? Also, what bag is that on the front, looks lovely!

I got the bag from another member so I don’t know.

I guess I should get some mirrors. Idk. I will take a look how my Arlen Ness mirrors look. But I do like the clean look on top. Possibly bar ends down.

 

[elementul]

I got the bag from another member so I don’t know.

I guess I should get some mirrors. Idk. I will take a look how my Arlen Ness mirrors look. But I do like the clean look on top. Possibly bar ends down.

Are you potentially thinking no mirrors?

 

[Gr8adv]

Are you potentially thinking no mirrors?

funny if you shine the bar ends really well they work pretty good

 

[AV8OR]

I like mine better.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Motorbike-Slip-Vibration-Covers/dp/B00EYCPD2K/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=PUSSY+GRIPS&qid=1654730704&sr=8-1

Can you get them shaved?

 

[adamchandler]

First time camping off the bike. Did 2 days in Maine...I cheated because I have a "Pack Mule" in the wife who doesn't mind lugging most of the gear on her F750. She made me buy lunch and dinner every day which I gladly did.