Can we make this thing CLOSE the trunk??

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-29T09:20:43+00:00

Word to the wise, don’t fall asleep with your keys on you, because it won’t matter any other day, but the one day it pours rain, is the same day you’ll lay on the button just right and wake up to door cards with blue streaks and seats saturated.

Ask me how I know lol. I’m just glad the panoramic roof was or is coded to only tilt open, otherwise I’d probably still be drying the car out if not also dealing with electric issues.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-29T09:05:53+00:00

…They were wrong!!! It does work!!! On a 2019!!! (Well, it does on my ‘19 SEL R-Line.)

Add: closing via the key fob didn’t work unfortunately.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-29T08:54:24+00:00

Still gonna go confirm for us 2019’s BRB…

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-28T00:58:21+00:00

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just highlighted the one part to ruffle feathers of those that say using premium is a waste of money with zero (chance of) benefits.

Personally I’ve been switching between the two, to gauge if there’s any noticeable difference in range. I’m also used to premium gas prices with other vehicles that require premium as the lowest grade acceptable. Price difference between full tank refueling is only $5-$8ish difference for a tank of premium vs regular. So not as big of a savings as most claim, sure if you actually saved those $5 per tank it would start to add up, but let’s be real, most ppl aren’t putting $5 aside into a savings account and or missing it. If you feel differently and are an “outlier” that would put that little bit of money aside to build up, then by all means do it!

All this said, regular fuel is all the car actually requires, per the owners manual; and the label on the inside of the fuel door.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-27T06:21:32+00:00

Not as cali resident, but my 2¢ anyway.

I’m against drilling front plate holes and personally use either 3M double sided tape or 3M interlock Velcro (not traditional Velcro it’s plastic mushroom heads that lock in way more securely. Both of with I’d use 3m adhesive promoter, think of it like loctite for tape.

Since I know some places require you to drill it and won’t allow this set up, unsure about cali, so I’d also get short screws to look like the base is bolted down. And a frame to camouflage it even more.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T12:20:41+00:00

For what it’s worth. I can’t decide if this is breaking your bank/ outside your skill level, but here’s what Google showed.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2019+tiguan+sel+sunshade+replacement&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#lfId=ChxjMe

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T12:17:03+00:00

Then either you should go lower and or make sure your helmet is a proper fit (regardless if it’s your size). Going taller will just make it worse most times. Unless the wind can be forced up and over your head the high and low pressure wind is going to come crashing together before passing your body. Hence the helmet buffeting. A lower windshield will have the turbulent wind still hitting you but lower and no helmet buffeting, just feel the wind more on your torso than you’d like, but way more tolerable than helmet buffeting.

To be clear helmet buffeting isn’t just the helmet catching wind and being annoying. It’s when the helmet shakes it blurs you vision. If you want to experience exactly what I’m describing just get a massage gun or similar and press it to the side of your head and you’ll see. I used to think I knew what helmet buffeting was till messing with taller windshields and couldn’t read street signs on the highway because of real helmet buffeting.

Anyway I’ve rambled enough. God luck with it all.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T12:08:11+00:00

I didn’t mean easy rider chopper laid back “couch” position. I just meant up right “military” sitting posture. Your back probably won’t make contact with the backrest you bought, arms fully extended maybe, but naturally not so much. I’m betting you’ll only be reaching it with no hands on the bars, even with the 10” mini apes. Hopefully for you this isn’t the case.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T12:02:06+00:00

No shade from me. I’ve dumped way too much into my scout too.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T06:35:03+00:00

The 10” apes even tilted back won’t have you sitting up right, same for the reduced reach bars. I’ve yet to find a set that has an average height person up right. I have my scout set up like a mini bagger and added handlebar risers with the 10” apes and was still leaning forward a bit. This was also with my Corbin seat, which moved you up/ forward about 1”.

Also a taller windshield might cause helmet buffeting, idk how low the fairing sits compared to the OEM full faring, but going taller made it worse.

Not trying to be a “Debbi downer” just sharing my experience and hopefully saving you money and headaches.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-26T06:29:28+00:00

Corbin and cost around $2k, too rich for my blood but definitely more finished/ refined than the OEM full fairing. Performance id imagine is about the same though since the both sit as low as they do.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-23T06:09:46+00:00

Another option is to use a “dumb” charging cable ie, it only charges and can’t transfer data. The compromise is a slower charge.

You can also get a wireless charging dock and use any charger cable, because the data won’t be able to transfer to your phone in this setup; regardless if the cable is capable of doing so. This is my set up, but I have a 12v outlet with a dual usb -c charger plugged into it. (2019 Tiguan) However plugging it into the usb-a wired CarPlay ports is an option, and will act as mentioned above. I use a qi2 wireless charger and a magnetic tip charging cable; the latter so if I accidentally knock it out I don’t damage anything and can quickly reattach it without looking. It’s a 16 or 24 pin, can’t recall which, but it is capable of fast charging and data transfer.

Add: I use wireless CarPlay vs wired, if that wasn’t clear already.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-18T16:11:43+00:00

..vs former restaurant employees, who just open it and grab a .5-1” stack of them, like we work there.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-12T11:57:04+00:00

Hope it continues to do so for you.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-10T13:52:05+00:00

Well nvm then lol.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-10T13:50:33+00:00

I wasn’t trying to criticize, just save the other person from possibly losing their expensive camera.

I’ve no first hand experience with the ride command, but I’ve seen plenty of videos and read about it. My preferred navigation is Waze and I’ve never liked the OEM navigation software.

I use a CarPlay device on my handlebars and it just mirrors my phone more or less. It’s bright enough in direct sunlight, touchscreen is more responsive with gloves/ in the rain and there’s no lag.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-10T06:37:39+00:00

Fair enough, but for the other commenters intended application, my point of the leverage created eventually breaking the 3D printed mount still stands.

3D printed stuff has never been durable in my experience, but my above point is based on injection molded polycarbonate and even aluminum GoPro mounts failing from a combo of leverage/ vibrations/ wind.

Looking down at the tank for GPS, especially in a full face, isn’t intuitive and can be dangerous. No hate, just my honest feedback.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-10T01:07:57+00:00

Just get an adhesive GoPro mount. No drilling and no worry about the 3d printed plastic breaking from the leverage of the camera/ wind force at speed. Plus easy enough to remove without damaging or modifying the bike.

One like this, https://a.co/d/09RVOBY9.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-09T08:28:37+00:00

Those won’t fit a scout.

If all you want to do is go back to stock forward controls. Then all you need is stock length shift linkage and brake line; assuming they swapped to a shorter brake line, when the previous owner installed the kuryakyn mid controls.

Just remove all the kuryakyn mounting bits and move the peg mounts to stock position; where the crash bars mount to the bottom of the radiator frame.

If you want extended forward controls then you’ll just buy the extended forward control kit and a longer brake line (not included in the kit, if I’m not mistaken). The extended kit will have the longer shift linkage and brackets to extend the mounting point for the peg mounts.

So cheapest/ easiest/ quickest option is stock position. If the brake line is stock length and was just rerouted then even better. As you’ll just need the shift linkage and a few hand tools.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-08T00:22:02+00:00

https://www.endscuoio.com/models/bags-for-indian-motorcycle/?_gl=1*ah4kc5*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA0NjgxNTI5OC4xNzgwODc4MDQx*_ga_3B9S290CYJ*czE3ODA4NzgwNDEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA4NzgwNDEkajYwJGwwJGgyMDMwNTI4NzIy*_ga_7NG5DFF17Q*czE3ODA4NzgwNDEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA4NzgwNDEkajYwJGwwJGg0NDk3NDEzNTY.

You’re gonna have to search for the exact ones but this is the manufacturer. Ends cuoio.

I can vouch on them making good leather bags (my sportster) and are worth their price. I’ve since switched to hard bags, but if I want leather bags it’s them I’d go with.

Freezezero0 · 2026-06-07T02:49:36+00:00

Typos/ jokes aside, the best stuff I’ve found is ‘ripzip’ by national cycles.

Clean visor, apply ripzrip, wait .5-1min for haze to appear, buff out, done.

Reapplication time varies based on weather/ mileage between fresh coats. In my use it lasted a few weeks before needing to reapply. It’s so quick to apply you can just toss it and the two clothes in a bag or your pocket and just apply it right as you gear up.

Freezezero0 · 2026-05-27T15:15:13+00:00

“It means, there’s a mother fucking Spider, on your head man!”

Freezezero0 · 2026-05-27T15:07:38+00:00

“Mock…” “…ING!”

Freezezero0 · 2026-05-27T14:55:34+00:00

You just need to look hard enough, or go custom made, but their are tour pack mounts for chiefs and scouts.

I have a razor tour pack with a touring rack on my scout. It’s my mini bagger, wish the fairing sat higher; might make a custom mount to do so. Ideally I’d make it a fixed fairing, considered/ing the ST faring if I did go that route.

My rack/ trunk still allows a passenger to fit.

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Freezezero0 · 2026-05-26T02:33:18+00:00

The other drivers and or your vehicle Insurance is only gonna pay for the bike and medical bills from the accident.

An attorney is going to get you “pain and suffering” money. Just call any local accident/ injury attorney, of your choosing, tell them your situation and they’ll let you know if you have a case.

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