2013 GSLC - best ESA settings for go fast on Aussie bumpy roads?

[hibbard]

Hi

It's my first BMW, and love the bike.

I have Dynamic ESA (& all option inc engine modes) and after trying many options can't find anything suitable for Australian bumpy roads (The Putty rd and Old Northern rd to Wiseman's). I am riding quickish, solo in the 100-120km/h range.

Any thoughts?

Graham

 

[Wapping]

Any thoughts?

G'day mate,

Just three...

Um... That you can't find any combination of ESA / engine mapping that suits you

Um... That you need a different bike, maybe one with conventional suspension that you can set-up to suit you on the roads you want to ride

Um... That you need to consider avoiding riding the bumpy Putty and Old Northern roads at between 100 and 120 kph

 

[Wreford Miles]

....try going faster

 

[hibbard]

Wapping - Australian spec bikes don't have the settings you suggested. You Brits are lucky! Your own language, better specifications, the best humour, smoother roads and all of Europe next door.

Thanks also for your thoughts!

Graham

 

[hibbard]

....try going faster

Done!

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Graham,

What is it that is not suitable about the way it rides on those bumpy roads?

Bin

 

[Wrinkly]

Enduro..Hard.

Steve

 

[WindyChuffer]

Whats so special about Ozzy roads that none of the settings work for you?

 

[Toddmeister]

Wapping - Australian spec bikes don't have the settings you suggested. You Brits are lucky! Your own language, better specifications, the best humour, smoother roads and all of Europe next door. Graham

You forgot our amazing cricket and rugby teams!

 

[flatdog]

Whats so special about Ozzy roads that none of the settings work for you?

Probably because they're upside down.

 

[Giles]

Play tyre pressures too; the conventional 36/42 is just a benchmark guide. Some of us are nine stone, (not many on here ) and some of us are nineteen stone.....

If youre being skipped and bumped all over the road try dropping them a couple of psi ....

 

[Voz]

I have ridden those roads often on my 13 GSW with ESA and the suspension is perfect for me and at higher speeds. When you set ESA to HARD and you are speeding, if you hit a bump, a twig or water the bike will skip a bit, usually just one wheel, just trust it, let it do it's thing, it will resettle quickly without input from you. Bumpy and uneven roads will bounce any bike and unsettle it at speed. They key is to keep your nerve and pin it if neccessary to get back on line and tighten up the corner you just ran wide into.

 

[Voz]

Play tyre pressures too; the conventional 36/42 is just a benchmark guide. Some of us are nine stone, (not many on here ) and some of us are nineteen stone.....

If youre being skipped and bumped all over the road try dropping them a couple of psi ....

I am in the nineteen club too, lol. Just bought a new Klim Badlands Pro jacket and was thrilled that their 2XL is the perfect fit. Got to love our fellow lardy American brothers. I usually buy 5XL to 6XL in jackets.

 

[hibbard]

Graham,

What is it that is not suitable about the way it rides on those bumpy roads?

Bin

- compared to my previous bikes ... the BMW plush on the freeway and harsh on our back roads. I was hoping to find firmish and supple....

 

[hibbard]

Play tyre pressures too; the conventional 36/42 is just a benchmark guide. Some of us are nine stone, (not many on here ) and some of us are nineteen stone.....

If youre being skipped and bumped all over the road try dropping them a couple of psi ....

- I have tried lower tyre pressures, no joy.

 

[hibbard]

Whats so special about Ozzy roads that none of the settings work for you?

That's the point. Our roads are fairly poor by European and British standards.

 

[newboy]

I am in the nineteen club too, lol. Just bought a new Klim Badlands Pro jacket and was thrilled that their 2XL is the perfect fit. Got to love our fellow lardy American brothers. I usually buy 5XL to 6XL in jackets.

I am a 3XL - I am happy to be in the middle of the size range,,,,