I was a H-D rider since 1982, but I've got a 2016 Indian Chieftain now, and I love it. It's a lot of fun tweeking my former H-D bros, they are such SNOBS! I'd like to add an R18B to my collection, and watch their heads EXPLODE! Nice bike!
I appreciate it, Byron. I've tried to really tighten up the videos so someone who needs help with one step can scroll to that point versus 10 minutes of me telling stories like many TH-cam people do.
Hi Adam. I have a Transcontinental and would like to install the leg rests. BMW says the leg rests do not fit the TC. From your video I can see no reason why they would not. It doesn’t look like they would interfere with the lower fairings. Do you see any problem putting those on a TC?
Hi Jay, yep but it's not progressive or adjustable. Just offers a tiny bit of straightening force when you're on the interstate and loaded up. I will eventually be replacing all of the suspension & stabilizer but that'll be a 2024 project.
Maybe. It's OEM so BMW hopefully tested it. They're trying to combine tip-over structure and rigidity with style and a price point. I'm expecting them to work just once to be honest. We'll just have to see.
@@AdamChandler86 "Tip-over" bars should theoretically 'work' multiple times. It's when velocity(or its sudden reduction) and corresponding enertia conspire in a CRASH that deteriorates its reusability. Some sacrificial medium affixed where the bar meets pavement should save their finish until one actually "crashes" the bike.
RevZilla says this part number "KIT" includes hardware. MaxBMW didn't include it or at least it wasn't in the box. I have an email out to their parts department but no answer yet so I had to get something locally.
I was a H-D rider since 1982, but I've got a 2016 Indian Chieftain now, and I love it. It's a lot of fun tweeking my former H-D bros, they are such SNOBS! I'd like to add an R18B to my collection, and watch their heads EXPLODE! Nice bike!
I'm glad you're enjoying the chieftain. Those are SWEET looking bikes!
Your videos are always easy to follow. Good friendly teaching style.
I appreciate it, Byron. I've tried to really tighten up the videos so someone who needs help with one step can scroll to that point versus 10 minutes of me telling stories like many TH-cam people do.
Greetings,
As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉 keep producing more videos about the R 18
Thanks so much Roberto!
Thanks for the video.i was wondering how will one add highway peggs or foot rests on these r18s.I would add auxiliary lights 😊
You can mount some pegs to the crash bars.
Adam, have you seen the Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde exhaust system for the R18? Looks pretty sweet.
It does. But I am okay with the stock sound.
Awesome video and very informative. 👌
Thanks for watching.
Great video !!
Thank you for watching.
Nicely done, Adam. Thanks for this and the maint vids. How many miles on the bike thus far? Trouble-free miles? Thanks!
I'm about to hit 4,000 miles! Will get to do the 6K mile service before Winter. Other than adding creature comforts, I'm very happy with the R18.
Hi Adam. I have a Transcontinental and would like to install the leg rests. BMW says the leg rests do not fit the TC. From your video I can see no reason why they would not. It doesn’t look like they would interfere with the lower fairings. Do you see any problem putting those on a TC?
I honestly cannot see why they won’t fit and I’ve seen a few people with TCs who have them.
@@AdamChandler86 Thank you sir.
What is the diameter of the Engine-Guard/tube both in metric and in inches? thanks for the reply.
You can message Clearwater. I think they sold me 1.5” diameter.
Would you know if they have this set up in Black?
These accessories are chrome-only for the moment.
Can you send me the link all the things you bought for your r18 please
Hi Harriz, you’ll have to do some digging on your own. I usually compile a complete list on my blog but have not done so yet.
I did not know these have a steering stabilizer from the factory
Hi Jay, yep but it's not progressive or adjustable. Just offers a tiny bit of straightening force when you're on the interstate and loaded up. I will eventually be replacing all of the suspension & stabilizer but that'll be a 2024 project.
bmw needs to release tha service manual
I completely agree.
i hope you can help me get this out to more owners , i own an R-18 an @ 6k tha valves need adj. an tha srv. man. would be nice
The guard should have been a bit more wider and thicker, given the weight of the bike.
Maybe. It's OEM so BMW hopefully tested it. They're trying to combine tip-over structure and rigidity with style and a price point. I'm expecting them to work just once to be honest. We'll just have to see.
@@AdamChandler86 "Tip-over" bars should theoretically 'work' multiple times. It's when velocity(or its sudden reduction) and corresponding enertia conspire in a CRASH that deteriorates its reusability. Some sacrificial medium affixed where the bar meets pavement should save their finish until one actually "crashes" the bike.
500 bucks and you can't supply the hardware? come on bmw
RevZilla says this part number "KIT" includes hardware. MaxBMW didn't include it or at least it wasn't in the box. I have an email out to their parts department but no answer yet so I had to get something locally.