Suspension--ESA

[BMWDoug94705]

Have 2010 K1300GT with ESA. About 10K miles. The ride is very harsh. PR2 tires at 36/42, set for "Normal" set for "one helmet", I weigh about 240. According to my dealer, the ESA is working and within specs. Any ideas? Ohlins? (at an "ouch" price!!)? Works Performance?
I've been riding BMW a long time: RT, GS, and the ride on either of these is significantly better than the GT. Love the performance, but can't say I like the ride; am concerned that the front tire stay adhered to the pavement!!

[SHIVA]

welcome to the forum. why not try "comfort" setting.

[BMWDoug94705]

I've tried the "comfort" setting, the "normal" setting, and the "sport" setting. The "comfort" is mislabeled--on a freeway, pavement joints are a jolt.

[SHIVA]

The "comfort" is mislabeled--on a freeway

not sure what you mean. ESA settings are not mislabeled. maybe yours needs to be looked at.

[SteveX]

If you weigh 240, I'd suggest changing the setting to rider plus luggage. I understand that the single rider setting is for a 80kg rider (180lbs) I weigh about the same as you and I have it set at rider plus luggage

[sibakan2]

If you are 240, I would suggest to loose weight for the ESA to last, just my 2 cents no offense.

[SHIVA]

sibakan, welcome to the forum. we have a no negative first post policy, meaning you can't register just to vent or post something negative in general. you need to earn that privilege by being on this forum and actually posting. when you are in Lost Poppy status, you don't have much privileges, however Lost Poppy status doesn't last long. I'll let your post stay, but please try to be more positive.