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No issues with it bending down. Does not appear that there is anything other then the two handlebar mounting points to mount it.
What did you do to your R18 today?
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R12C_n_R18ClassicFE
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None at all. The angles at which I mounted them it is like a rock. I constantly advance thru songs with the units buttons.... No movement whatsoever.
I'd sell it for 200Hum…what price. It is so weird, guess options each has their own. The vendor website has some good reviews so it seems then again with reviews on websites one never knows what is true and false
Was surprised it did not have FM radio as part of the unit. Guess everyone, some, do XM or Sirus radio from phones now days. Heck I have a CD player on my 05 r1200rt hard to believe now days.
R12C_n_R18ClassicFE
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Black or grey? And is it a 2720 or a 2719?
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It just makes sense to me that the cylinder heads be chrome.Used classic first edition copper badges on the fuel tank of my new TC... and changed out the satin cylinder head covers and shields for the chrome ones off a classic first edition... and of course the customized engine plate I had made in France.
It's black. I went to dig it out of my garage cabinet last night, and discovered that I've lost a few bits of the mounting hardware (1 cleat and some bolts), and the owners manual. Must have gotten lost in a recent move. Not sure of the model number now, because of the lost manual. Because of that, I'll take $170 for it. Replacement cleat should be able to be gotten from Kuryakn.
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Guess on back somewhere is a model number that would let you sort out which one it is…maybe
I didn't see it, unless it's hidden under one of those clamp bands.
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It rained last night, so my riding season is officially OVER ! ! ! !
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One rain event and that's it..? Dirt roads..?
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Come on…us ‘true’ bmw riders know…one spec of dust/dirt on our black Beauties is enough for us to want to stop and shine her up. Well, at least if it is an R18 lol
... sold....
Greg_H
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On my R18CLA...
1. Upgraded from stock seat to Day Rider (sold by BMW Motorrad; made by Mustang). Very pleased with the look and comfort. Rode a 300 mile round-trip to Barber Motorsports Park (and Museum) for the MotoAmerica races. The best part was meeting and hanging out one night with all the gals racing in the Royal Enfield BTR circuit. Some cool and fierce ladies.
2. Installed Memphis Shades wind deflectors. That has now solved the buffeting issues.
So much so that I removed the Clearview Shields windscreen in favor of the stock windscreen. Like the stock look over Clearview. (Memphis Shades: Fork Deflectors for XV1900 Roadliner × 1, Ghost / Polished Mount Kit)
3. Removed the pillion seat and pillion pegs. Installed the plastic plugs that BMW Motorrad offers for the pegs and tail.
4. I purchased a tail rack from La Poderosa (Valencia, Spain) but I'll only install it when touring and need a spot for my duffle.
Now, I think "Greta von Fliesen" looks and feels great. Done, at least for a while.
1. Upgraded from stock seat to Day Rider (sold by BMW Motorrad; made by Mustang). Very pleased with the look and comfort. Rode a 300 mile round-trip to Barber Motorsports Park (and Museum) for the MotoAmerica races. The best part was meeting and hanging out one night with all the gals racing in the Royal Enfield BTR circuit. Some cool and fierce ladies.
2. Installed Memphis Shades wind deflectors. That has now solved the buffeting issues.
So much so that I removed the Clearview Shields windscreen in favor of the stock windscreen. Like the stock look over Clearview. (Memphis Shades: Fork Deflectors for XV1900 Roadliner × 1, Ghost / Polished Mount Kit)3. Removed the pillion seat and pillion pegs. Installed the plastic plugs that BMW Motorrad offers for the pegs and tail.
4. I purchased a tail rack from La Poderosa (Valencia, Spain) but I'll only install it when touring and need a spot for my duffle.
Now, I think "Greta von Fliesen" looks and feels great. Done, at least for a while.
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R12C_n_R18ClassicFE
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Like the seat!
Might go looking myself into fork deflectors.... Not sure I am keen on the silver brackets.... Would like to have black... Is there a reason you went with the brand you selected?
Might go looking myself into fork deflectors.... Not sure I am keen on the silver brackets.... Would like to have black... Is there a reason you went with the brand you selected?
Greg_H
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The seat does looks great. I understand that the Weekender and Cross Country are softer but they are not attractive.
Memphis Shades was recommended by other R18 owners. Those specific parts were also recommended. I don't know if the clamps are available in black, but wouldn't be surprised if they are. Check with manufacturer or their website. What's funny is that for the last 7 years, at least once a week, I rode by their business on my K1200R or S1000R. I thought they made window shades.
I moved away six months ago, get a R18 cruiser, and find out they're in the motorcycle after-market biz. Who knew? 
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Took a great fall ride to Elkhart Lake WI and rode the original route of the country roads race course.
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Alex-B
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These you mean? Seem to be available now for anyone else looking
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Yes sir! That's them!
kate_brett
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Bike looking good in black.
It’s a work in progress but that is the direction I’m going. I’ve been waiting for 6 months now for my rear bobber kit from LMC in Germany. I’m nice that gets installed with the swing/springer seat they’ve already sent me I will begin cerakote plating the chrome items.
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