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  1. OscarTGrouch

    Who designed this ?

    Capt Jim, I agree with you about the windscreen, coming from a GTL that is the biggest thing I miss. As for the reflections, LOL Gawd, I know what you mean it is quite literally blinding! Someone on this site pointed out that a "film"' wrap on the fuel lid and all that chrome on the tank is...
  2. OscarTGrouch

    You and your bike

    Dunno about you but my brain tells me I am only 25........... My Body says "You do that again fool and I will make you pay dearly"!! LOL
  3. OscarTGrouch

    Anyone install an aftermarket air filter?

    Question of the Day. I am coming up on 6K service, which I am thinking I can do myself, vs. riding 250 miles to and from the dealer. Although that can be done. I am looking at the DNA airfilter because of discussions on this forum. So I see 2 different airfilters for the r18 Stage 2 & 3, for...
  4. OscarTGrouch

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    What did I do on my R18 yesterday? LOL, Well I did an Iron Butt Ride that took me far longer than I really thought it would! 1235 miles around the state lines of Arkansas!, took 23 hours, & one visit with a local sheriff in SW Arkansas ( I talked my way out of that one!;) ) Requirements were to...
  5. OscarTGrouch

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    Looks great!
  6. OscarTGrouch

    Changing oil cold

    AH come on now, we all know that if its on the internet it must be true! ROFLMAO! Also throw in this point Synthetic, is always much thinner, i.e. 15-50? It doesn't even pour like the Conventional oil. I agree hot or cold, I don't care, as long as its done on schedule, it will be fine TO...
  7. OscarTGrouch

    You and your bike

    Love my Trashcan!
  8. OscarTGrouch

    How to .... ?

    yep that be the one! sorry! LOL
  9. OscarTGrouch

    How to .... ?

    Screen where it says "vehicle" has all the bike stats on it. Scroll to left from "radio" from engine picture use menu button and then wonder wheel to go left or right
  10. OscarTGrouch

    How to .... ?

    Set the left screen to the vehicle screen, then take the main screen (again the left side) all the way back to the picture of the engine, tip the wunder wheel aft or forward and the right screen will change scroll through til your nav window appears. Then go back to the main screen and select...
  11. OscarTGrouch

    Battery Stuck Halfway Out

    Oh I have NEVER done that before! LOL ;)
  12. OscarTGrouch

    Top Rack for R18TC top case

    Same here Wunderlich! Very easy install, Just always makes me panicky to drill holes in a bike! LOL Lots of masking tape to keep the drill from walking and scratching places you dont want scratched!
  13. OscarTGrouch

    Questions regarding '22 TC

    You can look at 7jurock.com for a windscreen, they make a taller screen. One of their screen shots shows the different measurements. Measuring from the bottom center to the top the Stock windscreen on the TC is 22" the B model is 18" but lays a bit lower on the bike. Highway pegs? this bike...
  14. OscarTGrouch

    Questions regarding '22 TC

    Utopia makes an Adjustable Back rest that attaches under the seat where the Grab strap comes through. Well worth it. Can't help on the Short windscreen though, I think mine is too tall (OEM) and am still contemplating pulling the trigger on about a 2 inch shorter one for me. I hate looking...
  15. OscarTGrouch

    TC Light Bracket on AliBaba - Thoughts?

    I purchased some imitation Roland Sands covers for the cylinder heads and the breast plate / Generator cover through Ali Express. The cylinder head cumberbunds Look great, The front piece I could not get on my TC without dismantling, the crash bars, steering damper and oil cooler assy. Needless...
  16. OscarTGrouch

    2022 TC for sale, 1251 miles

    Great looking bike, Might know someone who is interested. And what bag is that on your trunk rack? Where did you get it?
  17. OscarTGrouch

    sold R18 Bagger windshield

    What didnt you like about the bagger screen on the TC? I have had passing thoughts about trying the same thing. Only in the pictures of baggers it seems the windscreen is angled differently and sits much closer to the dash. I am looking through the top 2 inches of my TC windscreeen and after...
  18. OscarTGrouch

    Transcontinental Software Version

    You can always tell them that you are experiencing "Technical difficulties" Radio cuts in and out, etc. just a little fib, that is usually grounds for a system update! ! ;)
  19. OscarTGrouch

    Has any one used these ?

    Hey Big foot, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on those Rear crash bars, and got them installed yesterday. I also pulled the trigger on some of the fancy fake roland sands trim! lol. I will offer a word of advice for anyone buying from china and having to ship to the US. If you muck it up...
  20. OscarTGrouch

    Transcontinental Software Version

    Working great now! didnt realize I needed to update Schuberth software also!
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