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  1. Lloydw1

    New color's for 2023

    I'm safe until the TC comes in red with pin stripes.😰 I am curious as to the look of the front of the fairing in that white.
  2. Lloydw1

    4" vs 4.5" Freedom Exhaust Dyno runs

    I have the 4.5in Freedom Performance exhaust and BugBike stainless cat delete headers on my TC. I have no idea on if I may have gained or lost any hp or torque. I feel zero difference in performance after these changes and I ride pretty hard. The sound my TC now makes is amazing!!! Note: when I...
  3. Lloydw1

    Honda Goldwing

    Very similar. If not for the GW seating position, I would not have considered the TC.
  4. Lloydw1

    R18 Transcontinental - Engine Bars - Protecting the bags?

    Actually, picking it up was easy. I pulled out the kick stand, with my back to the bike I bent my knees, grabbed the luggage rack and frame near the seat and just walked it back. NOTE: My 1st instinct was to pull it up by the handlebars after the drop. I'm a bigger guy and still have a little...
  5. Lloydw1

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I finally received my luggage guards also. They do look amazing! Now I have to work some overtime to reduce this added credit card debt! lol
  6. Lloydw1

    R18 Transcontinental - Engine Bars - Protecting the bags?

    I have decided to share my shame. Dropped my TC a couple months ago in a grocery store parking lot. Drop was 100% my fault. I noticed a good parking space and just blew the turn. I was wrongly in 2nd gear and when I slowed to make the sharp turn there was no power available to the rear. Needless...
  7. Lloydw1

    Honda Goldwing

    The Goldwing is a great bike. I owned a 2018 Tour manual. I must admit that I would pick the TC over the Wing as the TC just has more character and looks so much better in my opinion. The Wings controls and features are easier and safer to access; Apple Carplay,Android Auto and built in Nav with...
  8. Lloydw1

    Bren Tuners: Let us hear what you think!

    I had to take a break after multiple attempts to access bikes info to download. I think I'll try again this weekend. BTW I was in on the initial discount offer and still unable to get it done. May have to get my daughter to come over and help me out!😭
  9. Lloydw1

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    I used hair spray on the grips and Grip Puppies. I can't recall where I learned that hack but it works on grips and luckily it work on the Grip Puppies.
  10. Lloydw1

    Jack/Lift for the R18?

    Check out PitBull motorcycle jacks. I purchased when I had my Can Am Spyder F3T. It's pricey IMO but works very well and you can lift pretty high.
  11. Lloydw1

    New leg rests installed, quite happy!

    I ordered my leg rest in October. Considering canceling my order. I've grown accustomed to using the engine guard when I feel the need to stretch my legs.
  12. Lloydw1

    Fitment Check - R18 TC Seat on R18 B?

    You'll have no issues with the TC seat on your B. Only difference is you'll have an easier install not having to remove trunk back rest bolts to access rear screw.
  13. Lloydw1

    Today is the Day

    Hope your dealer was fair with the trade in. I'm worried as to what I'll do if the TC ever comes in red with pin stripes🤔
  14. Lloydw1

    Wind deflector removal on R18TC

    I recently attempted and changed my mind/chickened out. After removing both lower bolts I just felt that I would do damage, leave indent marks or the seams may not be as tight when reinstalled. If I can locate a diagram I may try again. Knowing the "snap" points may limit risk of damage.
  15. Lloydw1

    R18 VIBRATION

    Grip Puppies helped me to keep my bike in ROCK on the highway. Oddly after 4000 miles is when the vibes seemed to increase. Prior to installing Grip Puppies I changed to ROLL and everything smoothed out.
  16. Lloydw1

    R18 B First Edition

    7Jurock wind shield may be a solution. The 7 Jurock shields are much wider than either stock BMW shield. I ride a TC and my bikes lowers may be doing more than I give them credit for?
  17. Lloydw1

    TC mods

    Like the highway pegs. How's the reach to the pegs? Your height? I've had legrest on order since October and think I should accept my disappointment. I stalled the same luggage rack. Any issues with truck strut support's handling the extra weight like I have?
  18. Lloydw1

    Mirrors are too low (way too low) - looking for a reasonable cost solution - ANYONE?

    I'm just not a round mirror fan. But every other mirror I installed vibrated so much that they were just useless. I may try the Rusell Sands mirrors whenever someone has them in stock. Like most here I am doing well but 400 bucks for 2 mirrors just doesn't sit well with me.
  19. Lloydw1

    My new R18TC, First ride impressions.....

    I had over 1700 miles by the time I had my initial service in October. Dealer stated that those miles were a non issue.
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