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Post by Darin on Feb 26, 2022 13:47:55 GMT -5
Hey Ron, I need a new seat for my '06 GL1800 ... anyone in your MC maybe have one to sell? Thanks! Btw ... non-wavers list was hilarious! 😄 I have a king-size XL that I haven't tried yet. My club died of Covid-19. We had 50+ members, but not being able to meet for 2 years messed it up. I have a new Magna seat if you think it would help 🤔😉🤠 There are all kinds on eBay at all prices. It might be a opportunity for a custom seat. They also have new seat covers if you're cover is worn out. Sorry to hear about your club! It's only about $400 for a new one so that'll likely be the way. Recommended cover for the new one? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 26, 2022 16:15:12 GMT -5
I have a king-size XL that I haven't tried yet. My club died of Covid-19. We had 50+ members, but not being able to meet for 2 years messed it up. I have a new Magna seat if you think it would help 🤔😉🤠 There are all kinds on eBay at all prices. It might be a opportunity for a custom seat. They also have new seat covers if you're cover is worn out. Sorry to hear about your club! It's only about $400 for a new one so that'll likely be the way. Recommended cover for the new one? I really have no experience with the covers. The Kingsize seat doesn't have heat which we really don't need, but the passenger seat is smaller. |
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Post by Darin on Apr 7, 2022 13:03:51 GMT -5
Well ... seats are backordered with no ETA so I bought a beaded seat cover. It gets good reviews on the Wing forums so we'll see!
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2022 14:49:13 GMT -5
Well ... seats are backordered with no ETA so I bought a beaded seat cover. It gets good reviews on the Wing forums so we'll see! "Action Seat Covers | Upholstery | Longview, TX" www.actionseatcovers.com"TS Custom Sales" tscustomseats.com"Home - Wild Ride Custom Seat Covers - Memory foam Gel packs Back pain Lumbar Support Back rest Leather Vinyle" www.wildridecustoms.com |
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Post by Darin on Apr 7, 2022 18:49:32 GMT -5
Thanks Ron! I ordered a beaded seat cover to try for the summer. We'll see how it goes.
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 10:14:13 GMT -5
The R18 with a taller aftermarket windshield  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 12:37:46 GMT -5
The R18 with a taller aftermarket windshield So fine looking. You can do your own maintenance, right? |
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 13:19:46 GMT -5
The R18 with a taller aftermarket windshield So fine looking. You can do your own maintenance, right? Well, that is the annoying part. I was a Harley mechanic, so I can do the work, but I can’t. The engine and transmission fall below the frame. The rear jacking point is the exhaust bracket on each side. It is set up like a car, where the muffler hanger is rubber mounted and slips on to the exhaust bracket. At 10% over cost, which is my employee discount, that BMW jack is $1600 before tax. The oil filter is recessed under the bike, so you need that jack. This bike needs a valve check every 6k, which necessitates having that jack to bump the rear tire to bring each check to TDC. You cannot even change a front tire w/o lifting the front end up with a hoist (pictured below with my newly found, stupendous photo posting skills). When I worked at Harley the store was open on Monday, but the shop was closed, I used to do all my services on my bikes then.  |
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 13:27:40 GMT -5
If you notice the “fine German engineering”, the windshield should stand more vertical to prevent buffeting. BMW states the stock shield is 20”, but that is the entire screen. Normally screens are measured from the headlight cutout, to the top edge. Stock is 16”, this one is 20”, with a slight flip.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 18:56:16 GMT -5
So fine looking. You can do your own maintenance, right? Well, that is the annoying part. I was a Harley mechanic, so I can do the work, but I can’t. The engine and transmission fall below the frame. The rear jacking point is the exhaust bracket on each side. It is set up like a car, where the muffler hanger is rubber mounted and slips on to the exhaust bracket. At 10% over cost, which is my employee discount, that BMW jack is $1600 before tax. The oil filter is recessed under the bike, so you need that jack. This bike needs a valve check every 6k, which necessitates having that jack to bump the rear tire to bring each check to TDC. You cannot even change a front tire w/o lifting the front end up with a hoist (pictured below with my newly found, stupendous photo posting skills). When I worked at Harley the store was open on Monday, but the shop was closed, I used to do all my services on my bikes then. What are they smoking in Berlin these days? They would probably sell several times as many if they didn't have such a bad reputation for maintenance. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 18:57:48 GMT -5
If you notice the “fine German engineering”, the windshield should stand more vertical to prevent buffeting. BMW states the stock shield is 20”, but that is the entire screen. Normally screens are measured from the headlight cutout, to the top edge. Stock is 16”, this one is 20”, with a slight flip. That really shows how big the cylinders stick out. It looks like they would really limit the lean. My R69 never came close to scraping the cylinder. |
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 19:13:22 GMT -5
It has a 32 degree lean angle. Mounted on the floorboards are pavement scrapers, once you hit that, you can’t lean much Rutherford or you will be dragging the valve cover, covers. Those valve. Covers are actually ignition covers, the valve covers are under them. The r18 full dressers are about an inch higher, so they are at a 35 degree lean angle. Supposedly they hired a Harley ex corporate guy to help them with the R18. I have lowered Harleys, I grind down the floorboards, but that is the worse you get.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 19:36:58 GMT -5
It has a 32 degree lean angle. Mounted on the floorboards are pavement scrapers, once you hit that, you can’t lean much Rutherford or you will be dragging the valve cover, covers. Those valve. Covers are actually ignition covers, the valve covers are under them. The r18 full dressers are about an inch higher, so they are at a 35 degree lean angle. Supposedly they hired a Harley ex corporate guy to help them with the R18. I have lowered Harleys, I grind down the floorboards, but that is the worse you get. Sorry, but BMW getting advise from HD is the worst idea I can imagine. Why not Honda? |
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 19:52:17 GMT -5
Because they wanted a BMW version of a Harley. The guy couldn’t have been too good.
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Post by justanotherpiper on Apr 29, 2022 19:23:08 GMT -5
The R18 with a taller aftermarket windshield What do you think of the shifter? I threw my leg over one, and I thought they were really poorly designed. Too narrow, too close to the motor, and the heel shifter didn't seem any better in practice. |
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 29, 2022 19:38:21 GMT -5
It is poorly designed, but I have no trouble shifting. I am used to Harleys with floorboards. The pegs are too short, but like I said I am used to it now. The mid control posture is actually better for my back. The bike has a lot of design flaws. I got such a great deal on it due to being a bmw employee I still prefer Harley touring bikes, but I am disgusted with Harley 12 years ago more a as nd more USA made parts were now made in China.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 29, 2022 22:53:07 GMT -5
  Thrifty Bike!
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Post by Darin on Apr 30, 2022 12:10:50 GMT -5
Picked up a new back tire for the 'Wing ... Bridgstone G704 180/60R16. New battery installed also with 310 cca. Vroom! 😎
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Post by Darin on May 19, 2022 12:02:34 GMT -5
Update ... the 'Stone is a great back tire. Rock solid in the twisties and no play on the tar snakes. 👍😎
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Post by Ronv69 on May 19, 2022 12:09:40 GMT -5
Update ... the 'Stone is a great back tire. Rock solid in the twisties and no play on the tar snakes. 👍😎 I've got a pair of Michelins on the back of mine. And a Michelin Pilot Active reversed on the front. 😁🤠 |
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Post by toshtego on May 19, 2022 16:08:00 GMT -5
Does a 4-wheel drive Yamaha 350, air cooled, count as a "Motorcycle"?
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Post by Darin on May 20, 2022 10:24:01 GMT -5
Does a 4-wheel drive Yamaha 350, air cooled, count as a "Motorcycle"? Sure! It's a quadcycle! 😄 |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 20, 2022 10:27:38 GMT -5
Does a 4-wheel drive Yamaha 350, air cooled, count as a "Motorcycle"? Sure! It's a quadcycle! 😄 You can get a 4 wheel Gold Wing from a couple of trike manufacturers, but I don't know if they are legal anywhere. |
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Post by msokeefe on May 23, 2022 18:51:15 GMT -5
Update ... the 'Stone is a great back tire. Rock solid in the twisties and no play on the tar snakes. 👍😎 You wouldn’t believe how many people mount car tires on the back of their wings. |
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Post by Darin on May 24, 2022 7:47:54 GMT -5
Update ... the 'Stone is a great back tire. Rock solid in the twisties and no play on the tar snakes. 👍😎 You wouldn’t believe how many people mount car tires on the back of their wings. Yep ... the "Dark Side" riders. 🙂 |
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Post by Darin on Jun 11, 2022 8:32:47 GMT -5
Thanks Ron! I ordered a beaded seat cover to try for the summer. We'll see how it goes. With approximately 4200 commuting miles on this beaded seat, I can say I'm liking it. Pressure points are spread out and it gets decent air flow to "the boys". 👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 11, 2022 16:23:53 GMT -5
I have to share this. Our friend Elizabeth is a 67 year old motorcycle racer. She's at the Mugello race track in Tuscany Italy. Here's a picture of her on the podium #1!
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Post by instymp on Jul 11, 2022 17:34:21 GMT -5
I have to share this. Our friend Elizabeth is a 67 year old motorcycle racer. She's at the Mugello race track in Tuscany Italy. Here's a picture of her on the podium #1!
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Post by Darin on Aug 3, 2022 10:11:49 GMT -5
That's awesome, Ron! 😎
After a short break through the hottest, wettest part of the year, I'm back on the bike for my commute. Just a few minutes into the ride I started singing "Hello Old Friend". 🙂
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Post by sperrytops on Aug 3, 2022 11:19:58 GMT -5
It has a 32 degree lean angle. Mounted on the floorboards are pavement scrapers, once you hit that, you can’t lean much Rutherford or you will be dragging the valve cover, covers. Those valve. Covers are actually ignition covers, the valve covers are under them. The r18 full dressers are about an inch higher, so they are at a 35 degree lean angle. Supposedly they hired a Harley ex corporate guy to help them with the R18. I have lowered Harleys, I grind down the floorboards, but that is the worse you get. Sorry, but BMW getting advise from HD is the worst idea I can imagine. Why not Honda? lol |
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