What did you do to your R18 today?

[Lowflying]

After giving up on my roctane (steering issues) m, I just couldn’t give up the beloved engine and looks… picked me up a 2022 1st edition bagger

Has some nice aftermarket parts already installed like the Helibars

What steering issues did you have? I notice my ‘25 Roctane has a steering damper on it. Mine seems fine.

 

[Noelpolar]

What steering issues did you have? I notice my ‘25 Roctane has a steering damper on it. Mine seems fine.

Starts here.... https://www.r18forums.com/threads/head-steering-shake-downshifting.3746/#post-53716

Fwiw....if you click on a posters name, then their message count you can see all their posts and go from there.

 

[KAus]

You had your Lamingtons laminated - interesting.

Can you do Lamos on a 3D printer?

 

[Lowflying]

Starts here.... https://www.r18forums.com/threads/head-steering-shake-downshifting.3746/#post-53716

Fwiw....if you click on a posters name, then their message count you can see all their posts and go from there.

Thanks. Good idea.

 

[Noelpolar]

3D printer in the garage?

To old for that..... hacksaw'n file kinda guy.

 

[BAD MIKE USA]

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Ok, so after adding saddlebags, sports air filter, custom engine name plates, reupholstered seat, replaced BMW rondels, cylinder guards, bar end mirrors, headlight guards, disengaged exhaust valve, black bolts replacing alloy, front engine guard, BMW tyre valves, alloy radiator guard, venting the engine name plates, smaller rego plate, wider heel shifter, adjusting handlebars to semi mini-ape position, number plate cover, fork spindles, powder coating fuel cap black, removed rear guard OEM decals and front fork reflectors, Gremlin bell and upper fork covers; I can’t think of anything else that I can do without ruining its look, totally wasting money or going overboard (ok, I’m joking about the ‘overboard’ thing).
I can’t tune it whilst under warranty. I want a short masked BMW screen, but I then have to fit the drive lights which I like, but the cost to do this in Australia is about a years worth of car payments or 4 months mortgage repayments. I don’t want to change the mufflers as they look brilliant as is in black chrome, although removing the baffles would be nice.
Suggestions on maybe aftermarket black brake/clutch levers that don’t affect the cruise control would be nice and anything else (within reason) is happily welcome… or maybe it’s time to just enjoy as is.

i saw a short bmw windshield like mine, with mount on ebay for $150. i don't know about shipping to you!

 

[HUNTS]

Bought a new helmet in a more retro style. By City Roadster 3.
I also just happened to come up with something new to do to my bike, which should happen by the end of next week (pics to come)….

 

[PHIPHIGOY]

@Chasses
Un très beau casque. J'ai longtemps hésité avant de l'acheter, car son rapport qualité-prix est excellent.
Finalement, j'ai eu la chance de trouver un prix exceptionnel pour le casque BMW « Grand Racer Heritage » – de la même couleur que ma moto !

 

[HUNTS]

@Chasses
Un très beau casque. J'ai longtemps hésité avant de l'acheter, car son rapport qualité-prix est excellent.
Finalement, j'ai eu la chance de trouver un prix exceptionnel pour le casque BMW « Grand Racer Heritage » – de la même couleur que ma moto !
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Nice matching helmet.

 

[maldini]

Folks, what do you think of this colour scheme by AI?

 

[LBV]

Classy ... where'd you get the rear luggage and rack btw?

 

[Noelpolar]

Played a bit..... some carbon fibre bits arrived... trying to decide where to from here....







I added some mesh to keep sea snakes out (sea rise "expert" forecasts from the 1980s).... the snakes must be hiding somewhere... anyway.... prefer the chrome.

Maybe these on the heads will tie to the chrome visually.



I have a "1802cc" thing to go on the tube at some point.

Anyway, as an old man, you know you're still alive when you keep getting good motorcycle tinkering ideas.

 

[Star-Lord]

Ignition Coil Covers & Air Manifold looks good in the carbonfiber

 

[Red64]

Added a glossy black cover.

 

[BAD MIKE USA]

Played a bit..... some carbon fibre bits arrived... trying to decide where to from here....

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I added some mesh to keep sea snakes out (sea rise "expert" forecasts from the 1980s).... the snakes must be hiding somewhere... anyway.... prefer the chrome.

Maybe these on the heads will tie to the chrome visually.

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I have a "1802cc" thing to go on the tube at some point.

Anyway, as an old man, you know you're still alive when you keep getting good motorcycle tinkering ideas.

About that reverse shift lever, is it steel or aluminum? Where from?

 

[Noelpolar]

About that reverse shift lever, is it steel or aluminum? Where from?

Wunderlich..... much more natural push/pull

https://www.wunderlichamerica.com/wunderlich-r18-reverse-gear-shifter-black.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq12-aDAxUQX3kT7tbBUL9Ri16yq9A4dbafpvUG3axWuYkGTtF6

 

[Noelpolar]

My current carbon fibre obsession went to my head....



and a clearer view of the mesh.... I found a small sample of black 316 stainless I had in the shed from security screen door shopping we did earlier in the year.... and had a bright idea.... also sexy titanium fastner close up....



Stickers for the covers should arrive this week.... then I can make it all look cheaper....

I've calculated an equivalent hp increase of 3% from the weight savings.......... one of the horses went to my head.

 

[HUNTS]

Way too much white stitching, then very comfortable, but too bland…. Until now.
(Stitching now is actually Dark Grey).

 

[HUNTS]

Cleaned the Big Beast, ready for my ride on Sunday to test the ‘new’ seat.

 

[emgarciax]

Decided on the shortest windshield and let the helmet do it's thing.
My thought (we'll see) is that buffeting in direct clean air exposed helmet may be better than the dirty air from the tall windshield.
And per my teen sons... the taller one looks 'older', this one looks a bit more hot rod.