My new R18 Bagger

[motor4]

Glad you are liking this bike. I test drove one 2 weeks ago and will be trading my R 1200 RT on a new 2023 in early Dec. I have been doing the 1foot or 2 two dance on BMW since 1978. As I'm getting older I no longer feel comfortable doing that. I use to have a 30" seam and I guess I'm shrinking On the test ride, it took me a while to put both feet down, more out of habit and riding a big new bike, but once I did I was hooked. Bike is a blast to ride, I do not find the weight an issue once I got the bike off of the side stand the first time. Best stock seat I have sat on, and on the highway no issue with helmet buffiting. The TFT is visible in any light unlike my RT which is useless in bright sun. Gauges seemed spot on and the bike was smoother than I thought it would. My only trouble was with the Heel/toe shifter. I have never used one in 51 years of riding and I believe the adjustment was not good for me. It does look like they are adjustable. A friend of mine who is BMW/HD rider told me he alway removes the Heel shifter on his harleys so that may be an option. I will have to do some more info on that. The fancy cruise control worked as advertised and a must on any R18B I purchase. I guess this is enough rambling for now.

My understanding is the heel/tow shifter is adjustable. If in the end you don’t like it and replace it then want to sell it let me know please. Someone on the forum said to put your left leg against the tank the, I think, turn the handlebar all the way to the right then she should lift off side stand with ease.
Thank you

 

[willhawks]

Picked up my new 2022 BMW R18 Bagger a couple of weeks ago. Just took it for the first service yesterday. On my first ride out, the warning indicator was telling me to get the bike to service. It went out automatically after a few hours and never came back. The service department checked and didn’t see any issues.

I have notes that the BMW Motorrad Connected App loses connection for Map mode after a short period. As part of the service yesterday, they did provide a software update as apparently one is already available. Also, there is one coming for all TFT equipped bikes in November that is intended to address a number of issues. As part of my visit yesterday, also had engine bars installed.

Rode home after service yesterday and didn’t have any issues. Really loving this bike. I’m coming from a 2011 1600GTL

Were the crash bars BMW or aftermarket?Cost?

 

[willhawks]

My understanding is the heel/tow shifter is adjustable. If in the end you don’t like it and replace it then want to sell it let me know please. Someone on the forum said to put your left leg against the tank the, I think, turn the handlebar all the way to the right then she should lift off side stand with ease.
Thank you

Heel/toe shifter is tricky but I'm getting used to it. My 18 is a CPO Demo and it had just 2k on it when I got it. Bought it in November and have put roughly 800 miles on it from November to early December. I like it better every time I ride it. Owned a 1600GTL which in my opinion was top heavy and tricky in slow speed traffic. Then went to an S1000xr; (Huge mistake for a 73 year old Geezer). Kept dropping it at slow speeds. Thought I was done riding, but then I thought I might do OK on a cruiser but Harley and Indian gave me the bum's rush RE: Trade in. Then It dawned on me that BMW built a Cruiser/Bagger. and I decided to try one. It was a revelation Knowing that I could still ride. Having Crash Bars installed and then will begin saving for Auxiliary lights as the headlight is not impressive at night. Hoping to do big miles as soon as the "Great White North" finishes up it's winter temper tantrum! Best looking bike I've ever owned! PS, Just put on a heated Corbin Dual Tour saddle.