Table of contents

• BMW R18 conversion I think I’m in the iron forest
• Minimally original, maximally legal
• Harlequin handlebars in fat
• Engine series, long exhaust
• opinion poll
• Conclusion

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Ironwood Custom converted an R18 on behalf of BMW Netherlands.

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Maximum change with absolute legality were the requirements.

3/8
But there should also be a touch of Ironwood with something crazy.

4/8
The long mufflers come from Vance&Hines.

5/8
TFX build the BMw a new shock absorber with a painted spring.

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The fat handlebar was adapted from a Harley to the BMW.

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The rear conversion comes from Wunderkind, in whose struts the lighting is already integrated.

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The 21st”-Front wheel comes from Roland Sand.

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Chopper / cruiser

Ironwood Customs: R18 conversion totally legal

BMW R18 conversion
I think I’m in the iron forest

The job of BMW Motorrad Netherlands is: Build everything in your style and stay legal. No problem for Arjan from Ironwood Custom Motorcycles.

Jens Kratschmar

06/18/2021

In this article:

• Minimally original, maximally legal
• Harlequin handlebars in fat
• Engine series, long exhaust
• Conclusion

Recently in the editorial office: “Is there really still an R18 that actually drives on the road? I ask for a friend.”, Yokes “Scheff” Knecht is amazed at the impressive number of far-reaching conversions of BMW’s Cruiser-Boxer R18. I reply: “Unfortunately yes, the days one stood at the bakery.” After the fabulous examples of MB Cycles and Waltz Another variant is available with the R18 from Ironwood and we are allowed to speculate: Not quite as expensive as both of the above.

Minimally original, maximally legal

The announcement from BMW comes in handy for Arjan. Maximum legality means using a lot of bolt-on parts and the aftermarket already has a lot in store for the R18. So comes the new fender with the lighting in the struts from Wunderkind. Swinging along mounted over a new 18″-Roland Sands rear wheel. Arjan also gets the hand levers and footrests from the Baden region and the custom division of ABM. With the large rear wheel and 180 tires, the standard fork comes with a 19 wheel”-Diameter used. Due to these strong interventions in the chassis, Arjan also has to intervene in the series suspension strut. TFX Suspension is building a new shock absorber for the BMW, the spring of which is in “Body color” is coated: BMW Sunset Orange.

Chopper / cruiser

BMW R18 meets Harley Sport Glide

R18 Black Edition from MB Cycles

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Harlequin handlebars in fat

Together with the handlebar specialists from Agid, a handlebar from the Harley shelf is adapted to the BMW. The pipe measures just under four centimeters between the fittings, which almost scales the generous dimensions of the original fittings into miniatures. The thick front is complemented by fork covers from our own production. Since the handlebars in the area of ​​the fittings are still 22 millimeters, the installation of handlebar end indicators from Kellermann is no problem.

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Kellermann BL 2000 handlebar end indicator dark black tinted

Delivery time: 1-2 working days

€ 99.95
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Engine series, long exhaust

The 1800 boxer is solid in terms of performance, only a few engine covers are also exchanged for milling machines by Roland Sands. Vance&Hines offer mufflers in different lengths for the R18. Arjan decides to screw the long version onto the series manifold of the BMw after he had the system coated in black.

opinion poll

What do you think of custom conversions?

Voted 3674 times

Many are beautiful, but also impassable.

Better to leave it in its original condition.

Conclusion

Even with a few interventions in the material, the R18 can be turned into a handsome custom bike. All conversions can be carried out without changes to the frame or engine. Good thing.

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