BACKROADS • OCTOBER 2021
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
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TOURATECH BMW TFT SCREEN ANTI-THEFT GUARD (2017+)
Yes, friends, it is time once again to cross over to the strange place called Alternate Universe… Mike had taken a run into Manhattan to visit some friends and have a great dinner. It was a nice Sunday afternoon, light traffic and he thought he take his new 2021 BMWR1250GS, rather than the ferry and subway. He grew up in the city and prefers a more rural sort of riding, but this was an exception to the rule. The day was great and they all walked over a few blocks to a trendy restaurant, leaving the GS parked and locked outside his friend’s apartment. When the meal was done, they were going to head back for some coffee and dessert, but approaching his BMW, Mike knew something was… different. “Oh, shit, no way” he yelled and rushed to his machine. His friends, startled and confused, quickly followed him. “What’s wrong?” they asked. “My screen is gone!”
“What, where – whatcha mean?” his friends asked, growing more concerned as Mike was obviously beside himself with shock and anger. Where the slick TFT display once was – the TFT that is today’s version of the gauges - was a wide-open and empty space with just a few wired and plugs dangling. Meanwhile at that same exact time in an Alternate Universe… Mike had taken a run into Manhattan to visit some friends and have a great dinner. It was a nice Sunday afternoon, light traffic and he thought he take his new 2021 BMWR1250GS, rather than the ferry and subway. He grew up in the city and prefers a more rural sort of riding, but this was an exception to the rule. The day was great and they all walked over a few blocks to a trendy restaurant, leaving the GS parked and locked outside his friend’s apartment. When the meal was done, they were going to head back for some coffee and dessert. But before they went upstairs they spent some time letting Mike show off his new GS – his friends particularly taken with the bright and slick operating TFT screen. After coffee Mike took the long way home – it was summer and great to be on a new machine. This crime is happening far too often these days – especially in larger cities, but it can happen anywhere and at any time. It does not take much to rip a TFT off a bike, as the TFT display is secured with only three weak retaining rings. One strong pull and the entire TFT unit is gone. Don’t let your $1700+ TFT display be stolen, protect it with this TFT guard from Touratech. It is easily installed and makes things very hard for an opportunistic thief who spots a TFT screen that can make him some quick bucks. You can get some cheap and effective protection for your GS from touratech-usa.com for around $55. Money well spent – just ask Mike. ,
