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  1. RhoXS

    Transcontinental owners! Tell me about the windshield!

    I am 5' 11" with a 30" inseam. The stock TC windscreen is about perfect for both rider and pillion, although it would be nice to get more air on hot days.
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    Cost of first service

    $534 for break in service at Velocity Power sports in Charleston, SC.
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    Dropped your R18 yet?

    Thanks for sharing this. It looks like the R18 low CG should work in our favor. I've have to pick up a couple Victory touring bikes like this and those beasts were HEAVY!
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    Thinking about a R18 Transcontinental

    One could spend a ton of money to convert any motorcycle or scooter into a touring bike. In my mind, a true touring bike is ready for a comfortable 1000 mile ride right out of the gate. BMW makes those, but the R18 ain't one of them. I am not disparaging the TC. It is very good at being what it...
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    Thinking about a R18 Transcontinental

    I have to disagree with some...the TC is NOT a touring bike. It's a bagger with a trunk. There is a reason Harley Davidson makes both the Street Glide and the Electra Glide. I made the mistake of thinking the TC would be an adequate touring bike but it can't hold a candle to the touring...
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    Brake lever

    Very interested in this. Even without a mill, could a small block of hard rubber or poly work as a spacer with a longer bolt? Maybe cut some shims from an old tire? Mmmmm...
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    Bag protection bars - are there any other manufacturers other than Wunderlich?

    Saw they only had a 3 star rating. Can you say more about the quality and installation? Pics?
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    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Wunderlich extended shift lever peg:
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    The Big Handlebar Thread

    Tx CU, I might try that first. My breaking service is coming due.
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    R18 B/TC Exhaust Tips?

    Does anyone know if the stock exhaust tips can be replaced or modified? I don't see an obvious way to do it without replacing the entire muffler. I've always loved fish tails...
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    The Big Handlebar Thread

    My BMW dealer quoted me 2 hours to install Helibars. Does that sound realistic? Looks like a lot of surgery
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    Brake Lever with Floor Boards Mod

    I have this same pedal on my '23 TC in the US
  13. RhoXS

    Custom mirrors?

    Does anyone know about custom mirror options for the R18? Attachment looks similar to HD, but I don't know if mirrors made for HD would fit. Any experiences?
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    The Big Handlebar Thread

    Ok, so it's no secret that the B/TC handlebars are just horrible. So, rather than bitching, I'm gonna fix it. Since surgically extending my arms is cost prohibitive, it looks like replacing the bars is on the menu. In this thread, I'd like to hear from folks who have successfully remediated the...
  15. RhoXS

    What cell phone fits in the phone holder?

    Motorola Edge Plus 2022 fits without a case no problem. It's 6.4" x 3.0" . No problem connecting the BMW USB-C adapter and no problems getting the Motorrad app to work perfectly. The Nav uses a local wifi connection (not Bluetooth), so make sure wifi is on and no restrictions to connection. If...
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    And so it begins...

  17. RhoXS

    Who designed this ?

    I'm 5'11" with a 30" inseam (weird, right?). I have to agree that the handlebars and the seat are both awful for full on touring. I plan on replacing both asap. Having to spend $2000 on those right out of the gate is disappointing but it's worth noting that the equivalent HD or Indian bike would...
  18. RhoXS

    New R18TC in South Carolina

    Hi! I'm a new owner of a 2023 R18TC. I've been riding for about 47 years. My previous rides include a Honda XL250, a Suzuki RE-5 (look that one up!), a couple of Kawasaki Vulcans, a Victory V92TC and a Victory Vision (best long distance touring cruiser bar none). While the R18TC is a beautiful...
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