When will we start seeing R18 After Market accessories.

ExGMan said:

Wow! Thanks for adding to my/our vocabulary.

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I wonder what the etymology of "janky" might be?

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enzo500 said:

I did install a universal "Chinese" windscreen temporarily and it actually looks pretty good even though the mounting system is a bit janky. It's a temporary $47.00 fix. Eighty MPH on the freeway on this beast with no windscreen is painful!

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Is it possible to move it forward and down, so that the cutout encircles the headlight as designed? Or does that reduce the use of it for your needs?

r0ckrat said:

Is it possible to move it forward and down, so that the cutout encircles the headlight as designed? Or does that reduce the use of it for your needs?

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Not really. Like I said it's temporary, but it does cut down the wind blast to my chest and head. From the riders line of sight it doesn't cut off the speedo view at all.

For anyone who's interested in the same "fix" here is a link. Make sure the fasteners and really tight or the wind will push it all over the place.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Windscreen-Windshield-Sportster-Boulevard/dp/B0192KKYAY

For comparison here is a screen shot of the BMW OEM windscreen.

PGlaves said:

I am curious what specific aftermarket items owners are interested in. What features of the R18 do owners believe will be improved with aftermarket items? What items are lacking in the OEM configuration of the motorcycle?

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As a cruiser owner there are typical accessories that are bought by many and BMW show as accessories plus a couple of others :

Bags with mounting hardware
Windscreen
Touring Seat or other sets options
Additional lighting in the front mainly two light system
Passenger back rest
Passenger peg change or floor boards

These make the bike more functional and friendlier to ride.

These have to be available. I know BMW is coming out with a model that has all this in February. I guess this is the answer.


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michelfg said:

As a cruiser owner there are typical accessories that are bought by many and BMW show as accessories plus a couple of others :

Bags with mounting hardware
Windscreen
Touring Seat or other sets options
Additional lighting in the front mainly two light system
Passenger back rest
Passenger peg change or floor boards

These make the bike more functional and friendlier to ride.

These have to be available. I know BMW is coming out with a model that has all this in February. I guess this is the answer.


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Thanks. That is also typical of many touring and even adventure motorcycles. Seats and windshields anyone???

On my K75RTP I can display 5 forward lights if needed.