Ok, Please don't call me a troglodyte. Or refer me to owner's manual (is there one?). I'm making progress on some of the tech sh** on the now 3 month old transcontinental but haven't figured out how the fancy slot for the phone, that has a cordless charging function, works. I can get the nav...
Anybody have suggestions on best place to find the acorn type locknut for the mirror? Of course I noticed the mirror was loose during a ride today. I stopped next town and pulled out the small tool kit intending to tighten the nut.... oops- no nut. Mirror pulled straight up and through the...
I've got a R1200CL. Damn bike is MAGNIFICENT to look at, and almost as good to ride. Just not as good (ride) as my new 2022 BMWR1800 Transcontinental. I sold a R1250 GSA a while back thinking I wasn't gonna do the "dual sport" thing anymore but now having second thoughts. Not crazy SH** but...
Ok. I'm a long time, long distance touring guy. I rode a R1200GS forever and I enjoyed camping in some remote places. The config of the R1200 with hard panniers but no top box was perfect for carrying a big bag with camping gear. While I now prefer super slab touring (versus off road), my...
Greetings!
I and my new prized and loved R18TC are headed out for our first campout. Loads of GSers out there ride and camp, but rare to see any touring bikes. I won't be out on the dirt roads, the creekbeds or the rocky hill climbs, but will meet up with the rough riders later.... I hope...
Greetings... about to set off on a mid size trip on new r18tc. there is some rain in the forecast and wondering if anyone has any ride experience on the TC and how well the fairing keeps the rain off?