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Thanks for the feedback. I did consider a DCT, but here in the States we only have the Gold Wing and the Rebel 1100 in a DCT. I get your point about the weight of the bike, so it really only leaves the Rebel. It might be something I get forced into. I hope not. My pre-replacement knee is oddly...

I was just curious how many R18 riders have had knee replacements and are still able to ride comfortably. Sadly, my left knee is degrading and I can only stand short jaunts on my TC now. The R18 requires a more severe knee bend than some bikes. What was initially a little awkward has now become...

Thanks! I hope it will be this simple. Even with the dealer doing the work, things can get damaged with intrusive work like disassembling the dash to replace instruments. I used to work in a business where we discovered our periodic maintenance routines were actually reducing the reliability of...

I tried your suggestion this morning...no joy. Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the shop it goes. Should be warranty work.

I stalled my TC today at a traffic light. When I did a fast restart, both the fuel gauge and power reserve gauge seemed to re-zero themselves in mid stroke. Now they are both indicating wildly inaccurate. With power off, the fuel gauge shows 3/8 and the power reserve meter shows 5%. I did note...

I have received lamp alarms on my TC due to low voltage on startup. It clears immediately after start.

The Avon AV72 has a lower load rating. Something to consider if you ride two up often. Also, seemed to be a puncture magnet for me when I ran it on my Victory. I got rid of it long before it was worn out.

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I like the use of chrome and shiny parts in a restrained, tasteful manner like my TC. I think totally black bikes scream "unfinished" but I know that look is popular. That said, I am a fan of the Roctane with the black chrome exhaust. Sort of like the difference between matte and gloss paint...

Welcome. I also purchased my 2023 Transcontinental at Motorcycles of Charlotte! If you find yourself down near Chuck town, give me a shout.

Mmmm. To each his own...live and let live...

I have the ACC on my TC. It makes for interesting conversation but I haven't really found it any more useful than the standard cruise control. IMHO, it wouldn't justify the cost and effort to retro fit a non-ACC bike.

Temperatures above 32c are common in my area. I haven't noticed any overheating issues and actually prefer riding the R18 to my Victory when it's really hot because it runs so much cooler.

Will do!

Any South Carolina R18 Riders? I'm in the Charleston area. Up for a ride anytime.

Welcome to that club! You can add stations from AM, FM and SXM to your favorites. THEN you have to select FAVORITES as the Source. After that, you should be able to scroll through them when on the main radio panel.

I've replaced my fob battery twice in six months. First time, I used a cheap Amazon basic battery. Lesson learned. Cough up the cash and buy Duracell medical grade batteries. No problem since.

Same here

The Victory touring bikes are notoriously hard on their electrical systems. I've had to replace the starter motor on both of the Vics I own. It's possible the MotoBatt was damaged, but wouldn't that have been apparent early? I tried ONE Walmart Everstart battery and that was a disaster. Had to...