only a thought . i bought ohlins for my r1100rs had them converted to my 1200 2010 two spring rate's higher on the back at mick gardener racing russ my mate , if you buy ohlins over the counter they need properly setting for ride hight ect but the point is these are better by far as once set up the are fantastic I've done 65000 on them and just had both service and now like new again, and if i ever sell my bike they will be stopping with me for the next, i have a r1100gs with them on as well , without sounding like a lecture one set up cannot cover the full range on a bike like a light person to heavy one and with luggage and with out and off road the esa suspension cannot cover all the aspects , you can only wind up the spring and make the damping harder if the spring rate is not right you on a loosing battle to start with. as in saying jack of all trades master of none! and that sums up esa get your bum on one with ohlins try going 70 down a rough single track lane grass in middle rough holes filled in with blobs of gravel tarmac ect totally amazed still after riding the all these years they float . lol
1200GSA LC ESA harsh suspension
- Thread starter Paul G (BHT)
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Thank you for your thought, but as the bike is only just over two months old, I won't be going down that route.
I have a certain road that I always use to get a feel for the suspension on a new bike and usually spend an hour or two on this road whenever I swap my bike playing with the suspension.
I sure JB will know this road it runs between Rosedale and Egton Bridge,anyhow my finding where that on rough choppy roads the best settings I found where...ESA...Enduro... Hard..MODE.. Rain...tyres same as Giles suggests at 34 f 39 r. I recently spent 3 days and 850mls in the NY moors the Dales and the Lake district doing some very gnarley back roads and choppy b roads...Enduro Hard...Rain... is now my preffered setting for these types of road.
The only time the suspension is set to soft is on very smooth straight roads.
It really is worth spending some time travelling the same road to get the suspension just right.
Steve
Did it yesterday, in fact and my 1150GSA was like a magic carpet with Ohlins, on it
Did it yesterday, in fact and my 1150GSA was like a magic carpet with Ohlins, on it
1150GSA and magic carpets - both from about the same era in history
1150GSA and magic carpets - both from about the same era in history
Every time I rub the lamp and the genie appears...................it's a dream
Every time I rub the lamp and the genie appears...................it's a dream
And tonight's dream is that a wheezy old traction engine could live with a new *Glitter Bike*......
And tonight's dream is that a wheezy old traction engine could live with a new *Glitter Bike*......
I wasn't with one (did I say I was) yesterday
And of course I know that it can't, however it's which bike you enjoy to ride
The new WC holds no desire for me, nope....................it's not my type of bike and they still haven't fully developed it yet either
The WC is still 'work in progress'
I wasn't with one, did I say I was yesterday
And of course I know that, however it's which bike you enjoy to ride
The new WC holds no desire for me, nope....................it's not my type of bike and they still haven't developed it yet either
Much too logical a retort.....
I wasn't with one (did I say I was) yesterday
And of course I know that it can't, however it's which bike you enjoy to ride
The new WC holds no desire for me, nope....................it's not my type of bike and they still haven't fully developed it yet either
The WC is still 'work in progress'
Never fall for the hype and buy all the fancy add-ons, they are there just to maximise profit for the manufacturer and add very little benefit to the user - the basic LC is better than the old 1200, it is better handling (even without the electronic suspension), it is more powerful and more economical and a joy to ride - motorcycles don't need car type bling to make them fun, don't get taken in by it. KISS!
I concur, that's the truth
Pity there are no demos in BASIC trim, to compare the evolution - all I want is Heated Grips on a bike
Don't forget the wheels and engine.
As an optional extra........................
Muppet
The rest of it is just a complete waste of time and effort, as Engineer says.....................it's just 'profit engineering' for the manufacturer
That depends how often you use the different settings.
I can honestly say that I change the ESA settings on my bike, on EVERY ride, as I normally take in a variety of roads.
Once you've got used to the way the bike handles in each setting, you can really take advantage of them. I don't understand people that spec ESA, then never change the settings.
It makes no sense to those that don't have it, or have never ridden with it, but once you have it, and get used to it, it's a cracking system.
Must say I'm with you on that one Nutty...I change the suspension settings numerous times when out on a ride,it just becomes second nature after a while.
Having said all that I still love riding my 99 1100gs...it has nothing, no heated grips no abs,15 year old suspension,but it's still very nice to ride,just in a different sort of way
Steve
Having said all that I still love riding my 99 1100gs...it has nothing, no heated grips no abs,15 year old suspension,but it's still very nice to ride,just in a different sort of way
Steve
That depends how often you use the different settings.
Once you've got used to the way the bike handles in each setting, you can really take advantage of them. I don't understand people that spec ESA, then never change the settings.
It makes no sense to those that don't have it, or have never ridden with it, but once you have it, and get used to it, it's a cracking system.
I'm on my 3rd bike with ESA & have never noticed a difference on any of the settings on any of the 3 bikes.
I'm frankly amazed at that!......... I have had 3 with ESA and I notice the difference immediately. My current steed, a 2012 Rallye with Hilltop, is the best ESA of the lot, and the nicest GS I've ever ridden
I have not bothered to get a ride on the LC as I don't like its looks
Agree with the above - I have ESA and change modes on every ride.
