I see some of the LC's have a steering damper fitted. Is this an update that would be retro fitted?
Steering Damper
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Doesn't need it though!!
Doesn't need it though!!
Didnt think so when I test rode one either.
alp
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Think about it like this......while in Corsica on the way to take a look at their equivalent of Stonehenge at Santari, I had to ride on a 'road' which was so rough it was as if some years back they had thrown some tarmac directly over a broken up rock strewn surface and even the tarmac was breaking up. The GS was superb, tracked straight and true over it all even when I upped the speed, it was so good and confidence inspiring.
Does it need a damper? Of course not, but they have to change things a bit each year to keep sales interest going and give their salesmen something to talk about when their new stock arrives. Oh and they've changed the colour of the rear shock....big deal.
Does it need a damper? Of course not, but they have to change things a bit each year to keep sales interest going and give their salesmen something to talk about when their new stock arrives. Oh and they've changed the colour of the rear shock....big deal.
Update by the way it's attached
Ah but you missed the important bit, no longer a BMW roundel on the rear rack!! Obviously a quality issue that means all bikes purchased prior to this are of inferior quality 
I was told that if you look at a BMW bike and car, you shouldn't be able to see more than one BMW Roundel at anyone time, don't know who was sadder, the bloke who thought it up or the salesman for knowing it.
I was told that if you look at a BMW bike and car, you shouldn't be able to see more than one BMW Roundel at anyone time, don't know who was sadder, the bloke who thought it up or the salesman for knowing it.
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BMW had to fit the damper to regain the sales that were currently being lost to those riders who had become wary of buying the bike since the journo's mentioned tank slappers in Bike and other magazines, and also the yet unexplained death of the late but very great Kevin Ash.
We who ride the bike know that it doesn't need a damper, but business is about sales, and so the damper needs to be fitted. Two of my mates have been put off getting the LC because of the Tank Slap claims and have both said that they would be much happier to have a 'damped' bike.
I had a good look at the new bike yesterday, and it does not look like an easy retro fit, as the new bike looks to have a new lower steering yoke casting which is not a a cheap or a 5 minute job to change.
When I get the chance I'll try one, you never know it might not feel as good as our 'alive' un-damped versions!
So just ride the bike it's fine!
We who ride the bike know that it doesn't need a damper, but business is about sales, and so the damper needs to be fitted. Two of my mates have been put off getting the LC because of the Tank Slap claims and have both said that they would be much happier to have a 'damped' bike.
I had a good look at the new bike yesterday, and it does not look like an easy retro fit, as the new bike looks to have a new lower steering yoke casting which is not a a cheap or a 5 minute job to change.
When I get the chance I'll try one, you never know it might not feel as good as our 'alive' un-damped versions!
So just ride the bike it's fine!
Don't have one myself, I prefer the feel of a 1200GSA TC, and upgraded using the £1000 deposit scheme. That doesn't mean I don't like the LC just that when the new LC adventure comes I may have to be hiding from the missus!!
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BMW had to fit the damper to regain the sales that were currently being lost to those riders who had become wary of buying the bike since the journo's mentioned tank slappers in Bike and other magazines, and also the yet unexplained death of the late but very great Kevin Ash.
We who ride the bike know that it doesn't need a damper, but business is about sales, and so the damper needs to be fitted. Two of my mates have been put off getting the LC because of the Tank Slap claims and have both said that they would be much happier to have a 'damped' bike.
I had a good look at the new bike yesterday, and it does not look like an easy retro fit, as the new bike looks to have a new lower steering yoke casting which is not a a cheap or a 5 minute job to change.
When I get the chance I'll try one, you never know it might not feel as good as our 'alive' un-damped versions!
So just ride the bike it's fine!
So it was nothing to do with the idiot in front driving like a twat -created a dust cloud and Kevin rode into a crashed bike and rider ??? Yes the bike's handling credentials are pefectly adequate- but push anything outside its design parameters and trouble will follow
From the dealer:steering damper kit is available, but you have to pay for it.
Does it need it ? Pass.... The new bike with the steering damper in the showroom was on center stand, I put same weight on the back and moved the handle bar left /right. It is drastically slower movement than on mine, now why would BMW do that
Why slow down the steering...
Done 4000 miles on mine , 2 up with luggage no problems.
From the dealer:
The GSA and the new RT will have the same setup , the switches ( on the handlebar) are all new ( internally ) and if there is a fault with one on your bike, all of them are replaced to the new type switch for a limited period.
If people are so keen to find out shit , just pick up the phone and call your dealer . It doesn't mean you going to be any wiser
Does it need it ? Pass.... The new bike with the steering damper in the showroom was on center stand, I put same weight on the back and moved the handle bar left /right. It is drastically slower movement than on mine, now why would BMW do that
Why slow down the steering...Done 4000 miles on mine , 2 up with luggage no problems.
From the dealer:
The GSA and the new RT will have the same setup , the switches ( on the handlebar) are all new ( internally ) and if there is a fault with one on your bike, all of them are replaced to the new type switch for a limited period
.If people are so keen to find out shit , just pick up the phone and call your dealer . It doesn't mean you going to be any wiser
Ah but you missed the important bit, no longer a BMW roundel on the rear rack!! Obviously a quality issue that means all bikes purchased prior to this are of inferior quality
I was told that if you look at a BMW bike and car, you shouldn't be able to see more than one BMW Roundel at anyone time, don't know who was sadder, the bloke who thought it up or the salesman for knowing it.
Well there's one on my rack
Don't have one myself, I prefer the feel of a 1200GSA TC, and upgraded using the £1000 deposit scheme. That doesn't mean I don't like the LC just that when the new LC adventure comes I may have to be hiding from the missus!!
The GSA TC is a beauty, if you have the legs for it....sadly mine ain't quite long enough to reach the deck when mounted! Lovely bike tho!
tank slapper
I was riding down a german motorway last week, cruise control set a touch under 100 mph, when I rode over a black stripe of tar they fill the cracks in with, then a massive tank slapper which fortunately didn't throw me off but did give me a scare, spoke to southport superbikes my local dealer yesterday, they said its the 1st they have heard and can I bring the bike in to inspect it, I would like a damper
BMW had to fit the damper to regain the sales that were currently being lost to those riders who had become wary of buying the bike since the journo's mentioned tank slappers in Bike and other magazines, and also the yet unexplained death of the late but very great Kevin Ash.
We who ride the bike know that it doesn't need a damper, but business is about sales, and so the damper needs to be fitted. Two of my mates have been put off getting the LC because of the Tank Slap claims and have both said that they would be much happier to have a 'damped' bike.
I had a good look at the new bike yesterday, and it does not look like an easy retro fit, as the new bike looks to have a new lower steering yoke casting which is not a a cheap or a 5 minute job to change.
When I get the chance I'll try one, you never know it might not feel as good as our 'alive' un-damped versions!
So just ride the bike it's fine!
I was riding down a german motorway last week, cruise control set a touch under 100 mph, when I rode over a black stripe of tar they fill the cracks in with, then a massive tank slapper which fortunately didn't throw me off but did give me a scare, spoke to southport superbikes my local dealer yesterday, they said its the 1st they have heard and can I bring the bike in to inspect it, I would like a damper
Were you holding the handlebars when you hit the black stripe of tar?
I should fecking hope so......................at 100mph
I should fecking hope so......................at 100mph
Nah, thats what the cruise control is for
Nah, thats what the cruise control is for
Another useless feature, on a motorbike methinks
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