Ulrich
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Very cool .. I am so glad you got it done!!! and yes the plate is a nice touch !!!
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I had some Armour Shield IX leftover that I used on our cars. Came out pretty nice. I hope it protects it from rock/debris chips.Any specific brand of Ceramic Coating? I would like to put that on my TC as well
Ceramic coating doesn’t stop chips or scratches. You need PPF for that.I had some Armour Shield IX leftover that I used on our cars. Came out pretty nice. I hope it protects it from rock/debris chips.
It turns out NJ has a vanity plate program.. however, it comes with lots of rules that require the use of three letters and no numbers between 1 thru 20; all limited to five characters. Not sure if the below will even be approved. The obvious choices were already taken..Love that license plate... NJ doesn't have motorcycle vanity plates
Okay how much and where?This is what I did to my R18 RIDER today... ;-) View attachment 9099
58 bucks, sterling silver. Found it on eBay. Just type BMW ring as a search.Okay how much and where?
I'm interested in hearing about the shock absorber!Installed the Homage seat and the Wunderlich rear fender chrome rack and the Wilber’s rear shock.
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I'm interested in hearing about the shock absorber!
Finally had time to install the DNA air filter. The instructions caution against over tightening the screws and BELIEVE THEM! I stripped one of the rear ones but since the screws are only about 1/4" longer than the hole in the mounting plate I only stripped the first couple of threads. I replaced it with one about 1/2" longer than the one supplied by DNA and it's all good. I decided not to replace the inlet hoses. I didn't see any benefit to reinstalling them and in my opinion they would restrict airflow.
The OEM placement and mounting of the air filter is pretty stupid. It keeps the bike clean looking but doesn't lend itself to quick servicing. Fortunately the service interval is 9000 miles. It took me about an hour to figure out how to get to the filter, replace it and put it all back together. It wasn't difficult but not the easiest air filter to service by a long shot. When it's time to service it again it's probably only about a half hour job now that I know what I'm doing. I did enjoy my time in the barn wrenching on my bike and listening to some music though.
The weather was reasonable so I was able to take it for a quick ride. I only rode about 20 miles on back roads but I did get it up to 70 a couple of times. It's also the first time I rode the bike more than 4-5 miles with the Bren Tune. All in all I'm very pleased with the performance of the tune and the air filter. Made quite a bit of difference IMO. I ride my bike in Rock mode all the time and my seat of the pants tells me the throttle response is noticeably smoother, idle is more stable and the engine pulls noticeably better than the stock tune. I was a fan of the stock tune. I thought it was perfect for a cruiser but the Bren Tune really does make a difference even though not drastically different. I guess the best way to describe it is the things I liked about the stock tune are now even better and the minor things I didn't like (rough idle and flat spot) are gone. It's not life changing but the whole effect is significant.
I also recently installed an 18" LRS windshield and this was my first real ride with it and it's better than the OEM windshield. Buffeting is less and it looks better IMO. At speeds above 70mph you'll be disappointed if you're looking for smooth air but I like the improvements and I'm glad I bought it. If wind buffeting is a serious issue for you I think adding lowers might be helpful.
The most unexpected difference is the sound. I'd read on here that the tune and air filter made a big difference but I admit to being a sceptic. I've never been happier to be wrong. I was considering some way to modify the stock sound a little bit. I don't like loud pipes but a little bark when you get on the throttle is nice. I've heard that the more miles the bike gets the better the pipes will sound so I was waiting bit to decide whether I wanted the V&H. One problem is I really like the look of the stock pipes. So much that even if the sound didn't change with age I probably would have still kept them. Well, that issue has been completely solved with the tune and air filter. My bike now sounds amazing! A gentle rumble when cruising but a nice growl/bark when accelerating even mildly aggressively. Absolutely love it and I have zero plans to alter the stock exhaust now.
Bottom line: The Bren Tune and DNA air filter are both worth the money and I highly recommend both of them. The LRS windshield is more of a personal thing. I like it and I recommend it but it may not work for you. YMMV.
Perfect, thanks! I have oil filter cleaner & lubricant already so that's nice. I'll read more into it. I need to change my air filter on my R18 soon.The instructions that came with it recommend a 15000KM service interval and you don't replace the filter you clean it, oil it and reuse it. It has a lifetime guarantee.