The SOLUTION for the multifunction indicator issues, should be available later this week. I was asked by the manufacturer to wait until the new UK / EU website has been finished which should be a couple of days more. Most of my riding friends now want these lights on their bikes, so I'm going to be very busy over winter. Carl
Yes and installed on my bike ( 2021 GS Rallye) I’ve uploaded several guides to help owners install these lights and many owners have now done the same installation. Subscribe and go to my channel and your find all the information you need. Let me know if I can help Regards Carl
Wow!…I've been riding different versions of these amazing machines for years. Ive always left the suspension button alone and left it on auto. At last i understand what it does and the benefits of using the correct settings. Such a well presented video from a very knowledgeable guy. Thanks Carl.
Just found your brilliant channel, I pick my 1250GS next week and after a break from riding of 4 years and coming from a standard 1200GS this explains all the modes very well
Hi Stuart, well congratulations for next week, and welcome back, you’ve picked a brilliant bike for your return. Thank you for saying hello Kind regards Carl
There really is a lot going on and is reflected in the price of our bikes. I like to see the value in all of the engineering that goes into a premium bike and you have shown that to us again. As always, excellent. Thank you.
Hi Brian, yes there is a lot of technology in these bikes we don't see, technology that keeps us safe and allows us to ride these big heavy and powerful bikes. I am pleased subscribers enjoy them, I enjoy putting them together. Carl
Exceptional job sir! I have been a Medevac and Rescue Helicopter pilot for over 34 years now and I am amazed at the similarity of the stability systems on my 2022 BMWR1250GSA and my Augusta 119 helicopter! Your explanation, physical demonstrations (stick and tennis balls) paint a vivid picture...you would make an excellent helicopter instructor! I have been trying to get my head rapped around the differences of my new GSA and my trusty old 2003 GS1150, and you again did a great job building that picture for me. Thank you.
Good morning Olaf, thank you for your kind words about the videos and explanations. Congratulations on your 22 GSA it’s a lovely motorbike and very capable on tour. In our local bike club we have 3 and they are all GSA models. Best wishes for a fun summer season ahead for you. Carl
Wow, well said Carl. Thanks for the well explained info. Now I have to watch the rest of yours! I just bought a 1250 and needed to learn the new TFT, as it is different to my 1200. Found your channel, then relised that there is MUCH more to the suspension than the old. Wil try rain for the crappy roads. Cheers. Also we use IMU's in aviation a lot, but you explained it very well for novices.
Hi 911, welcome to the channel and congratulations on your new 1250, yes there is lots to learn but once you understand the system you realise how flexible it really is. Have fun learning and experimenting 👍 Kind regards Carl
This is so well explained! I'm Norwegian so my first language isn't English-speaking but you explain and giving out the information to clearly! Thank you! 👏🏼
Hi Linn, thank you for the compliment 🙏, and I am pleased you enjoyed the episode and you found it easy to follow. Our bike club visited Norway last July and it was a great tour, Beautiful scenery, great weather and friendly people 👍. I hope to finish a video about our tour later this year. Kindest regards Carl
Finally someone explains on RUclips how Dynamic ESA works! Have a GS for 2 years and could not fully understand how the suspension works!! Thank you very much for this and all the videos!!
Brilliant. Thank you. Your knowledge is so helpful. Just one point. You mention this system is from 2021 onwards yet I had a Jan 2020 F850GS with ESA and all the function mentioned here so the system must have been introduced earlier. I just wish I had seen your video a while ago. Thanks. John
Thanks heaps for explaining 'all' this very simply and clearly. I've been a little concerned with going into the settings but you have made it really straight forward. Much obliged. Happy riding. Cheers, Simon, Australia.
Good morning Australia, thankyou you Simon, yes, this is all I hoped to achieve with these two episodes, to give owners a chance to understand it a little more and have a play with the settings. The GS is extremely capable you just need to choose the correct setting for the way you ride. Enjoy your GS Best wishes Carl
Really really good! You say “thanks for see the video”, but I say: Thank you, for realize this master class! I going to enjoy more my two weeks ago new GSA. Best regards from Mexico.
Why didn't I know your channel before? I think I'll get to know my 1200GS Rallye from 2018 better now ;) Great explanation about the misleading names BMW has chosen, for ride and damping modes
Hi Omar, thank you 🙏 and I’m pleased you are enjoying the GS explanations series. Feel free to share with your GS friends. The 2018 Rallye version in Blue is my favourite colour option 👍 Kind regards Carl
A very high quality video and content. Thank you for your work ! Can't wait to see the episode on your new indicators ! Until now, (6 month of riding) no one told me I forgot to switch them of but I think it may be confusing for "cagers".
Hello Carl. I just acquired a BMW R1250 GS Adventure 40th year edition back in June of 2022. Haven't even drilled down to much on the options available you've explained here as I've been fussing with 3 other bikes I've just added as I'm a new rider at 72 years playing "catch up" with riding here in the heartland of the USA. Now I see what those terms are about because as you've explained they used the same word to describe a setting at a different place! I'm now excited about experimenting with them as you being an excellent instructor having illumined me as to how they can be selected and for what purpose and effect. I better subscribe! Thanks mate!
Hello Tall tree and thank you for your feedback and subscribing. Glad to hear you have enjoyed the series and find the episodes helpful. Have fun on your motorbikes... Kind regards Carl
I just picked up a 23' GS and trying to do some learning, I mean I'm still confused but it's not because of your video. That was well done, it's just me that's still confused.
Hi Michael, don’t worry it takes time to learn all the features and functions, and then more time to find what works best for you on your normal riding roads and your riding style. But, once that process is completed you have an extremely capable motorbike Best wishes Carl
Agree with most of your comments. Last year we rode some of the passes in the French and Spanish Pyrenees. I was riding solo but fully loaded and wanted to get a bit of a wriggle on. The bike was in Auto DSA and Dynamic Pro riding mode. The suspension coming out of slow hairpins was ideal but the throttle response was too severe with the bike leant over at slow speed. I suppose I could have fiddled about in the ‘Pro’ setting of Dynamic and altered the throttle input but it was easier on the move to change the riding mode to Road and set the suspension control to Dynamic. It gave me the ideal setup for exiting those slow hairpins. Very clever stuff. Also agree about those indicators and await with interest your solution. I’ve supplemented mine with Denali T3’s front and rear controlled with a Hex Ezecan and am now happy that my indicators and brake lights can be seen clearly. Of course it doesn’t solve the issue some have had with the front DRL’s being confused as indicators, but to date I haven’t had anyone pull out on me.
Hi String, thank you for sharing your experience with settings, like you I found on our Norway tour with all the slow speed corners up and down the Fjords, Ride Mode : Road, Damping : Dynamic and preload: Auto. Worked best. Its actually very nice to be able to mix the settings depending on the roads. Yes, more to follow with regards to the indicators. Carl
Thank you very much! You have done a sterling job making this video. And taking your time to explain in detail. I am now understanding and appreciating the work engineers have done on this bike
Hi George, welcome to the channel ...and thank-you, this is exactly what i hoped for, viewers understanding more about these amazing bikes and having a little fun along the way. More episodes to come.... but it does take me quite some time to put each episode together. Best Wishes Carl
Great explanations, in both Part One and Part Two. On my non-Dynamic ESA, 2018 R1200RT, I leave the right hand Mode button in Dynamic . Depending on luggage and/or pillion I'll changing the preload . I switch between Normal and Hard on my dampening depending on cornering enthusiasm. I tried Soft (dampening) a couple time on rough roads. Waay too soft for my liking.
Hello SSG and welcome to the channel. I do hope you enjoyed them and leaned something new. Please say thank you to your dealer from me when you next visit. Best wishes Carl
Looking forward to your DRL light replacement vid. I have the new multifunction and although no close shaves , I like you am not convinced BMW were thinking straight when they installed them as an option.
Hi Carl, very comprehensive and well presented explanation…. Congrats !!!. I enjoy ESA tech on my bike, but I think I will take more advantage of it after watching the video. Thanks for the great job and passion. Cheers from Chile !!!
Good morning Chile and hello Carlos welcome to the channel. RUclips can be quite amazing and reach viewers all over the world even as far away as chile... excellent. I am pleased that you enjoyed the episode. Beat wishes from Germany. 👍
Hello and welcome, glad you enjoyed this episode and it helps you get more from your GS/GSA. There are 3 episodes in this Dynamic ESA series Best wishes Carl
That is an excellent explanation and video. Some of the comments do make me smile. Some didn't know what any of the settings do, or that by pressing this button it could make the bike do this etc etc, these are not cheap bikes, people buy them, yet have little or no understanding of what any of it can do!! The marketing people at BMW must be laughing their A**** off. Again excellent video.
Hi Frank welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback. We are all different and some owners just get on and ride… never giving a thought to setup or adjustments, while others like to know exactly how everything works and then test all the options. I’m glad owners find the series informative and useful. I personally like to understand and try everything and make my own mind up as to which setting I like best. Have a great weekend Frank Carl
thanks mate ive learnt more about my GS in Two vids than i have in 18 months of owning it lol , i was wondering why i was going through two front tyres in 18800 KS on road, thanks awesome vids keep em coming,l all the best from OZ , ps, GOD SAVE THE KING
Hi Garth, good morning, yes King Charles.. that's going feel very strange for many years. Glad you found the two episodes helpful, and enjoy your summer... Best wishes Carl
Hi Carl, Thank you for your detailed explanation of the ESA system. I now feel confident making changes to the system when I'm out riding. I had a question. I ask this question here because a lot of peple on forums say that this issue is just part of the ESA making micro adjustments as I'm riding. I'm just not sure. The issue is the feeling of tapping in the footpegs. I don't feel it in the engine or frame, only when feet are on the footpegs. It happens on pavement with slight to moderate imperfections and on roads with tar snakes. On a new road with no imperfections, I hardly ever feel the tapping. Even though I see this complaint on forums from time to time, it still concerns me. I mentioned this to my dealer at my first service, They test rode the bike and said that they didn't notice anyhting, but I think the problem there is that all the rodes in that area are in very good shape with little or no imperfections. Have you heard of this and do you know what it imight be since many people think it's part of the ESA system? Thank, Kenneth
Hi Kenneth good morning Yes I know exactly what sound you mean, but I have not been able to find the source of it. Mine has got better (less tapping) as the mileage has increased and also since I changed the tyres, but it’s still there. It feels like front suspension to me possibly from the telelever area. I hope you enjoy the series and have fun on your new bike… best wishes Carl
I’m 72 kilos, I ride in automatic. Recently I put 150 kilos of luggage and pillion.. auto wouldn’t handle it.. i could hardly get it off kickstand with all that weight.. I put it into Max mode and it was better. Does that sound right? I’m glad I found your videos!!💯👍🏽👍🏽
Hi Bill good morning and welcome to the channel. Yes that’s correct with that much extra weight MAX is the mode to use. You might also need to change the damping mode to Dynamic if the bike bounces around a lot. Best wishes Carl
Hi Karl another amazing video. You have just made my day about sorting the indicators. How they ever got passed is beyond me. Can’t wait to see that video so I can get some. Hopefully that will be coming soon. Will there also be an installation video on them. Regards Andrew
Hi Andrew, good morning. Yes several episodes coming about the indicators, how they have been designed, how they work, the many many install options there are... and the different operating modes you can choose....more to come soon. Carl
Oh my, finally some news on changing those dreaded DRL units. I have wanted to change these since buying my GSA last September, now you have done the same it seams but are keeping us waiting for your next video, any chance you can let me know now where to sourced these please?
Great video! Very complete, very detailed. REQUEST: One thing I'd like to know more about is with the suspension settings in Dynamic/Auto, the difference between Dynamic and Dynamic Pro. Is there more performance with the Pro if all settings are left full on? I'm very curious! Thank you!
Hello Fall Bang Skid....great name. So I'm going to cover more about Dynamic and Dynamic Pro in the next episode... because part 2 was already 26 mins long. Best wishes Carl
This is a superb clear explanation of ESA, thank you. I have 2 questions I’d be grateful of your insight on please: 1. I am considering R1250R with or without electronic dynamic suspension control. If I get the one without suspension control then what damping is implemented and how will ride compare to a bike with suspension control? 2. The R1250R does not have front telelever but conventional forks. What difference does that make? I am more used to conventional fork front suspension and practice trail braking…does telelever at front allow trail breaking as breaking on entry to a curve presumably does little to shift weight to front to improve front traction with telelever?
Hi Dan, with regards to point 2: the R1250R handles much better and offers much more rider feedback than the bikes with telelever. I personally prefer this more traditional setup, because you can feel the connection between tyre and road, something that is missing from the telelever models. BMW know this are are always trying to improve it, I think the GS1300 might be getting closer but we have to wait and see. If I could have found a comfortable seat setup on the R, it would still be in my garage!!!. Point 1: I have only tested the base R without Dynamic ESA once for a very short 34km test. If I had to choose between the two versions, it would be the version with ESA as it works very very well. You could visit Rikky Tang on RUclips, he's a good friend and might be able to offer more insight as he has been on the track a lot with his R1250R. If you send him a question... say hello from me 👍 Hope this helps Carl
@@justthewayitis Many thanks Carl for helpful comments and great content. I have followed your advice and sent a message to Rikky Tang with greetings from you! Any comment on the trail braking query with telelever…? With conventional forks trail breaking involves applying front brakes alongside throttle as necessary into turn to shift bike weight forward and compress forks which increases ground traction until curve exit is visible when brakes can be released and acceleration applied. If telelever prevents front fork compression during front braking then I’m not clear whether the same benefit is yielded of fork compression and increased downward force and traction…?
Hi Dan, you can trail brake the front on the Telelever bikes but it does not feel the same. It's not easy to load the front tyre like you can on a traditional bike. The feeling is completely different and it took me a couple of thousand km to adjust. But I think tyres play a big part too, I'm still on the Anakee Adventure tyres which are not great for sports riding. Once I'm on some nice rubber I hope the connection between rider / tyre / road will return. Carl
Hello, great video. Are you saying that the level of Road damping changes with the mode even though the suspension is set the same? In other words if I am in road mode and change the suspension to dynamic, that dynamic damping is different than if I am in Dynamic and have the suspension set to dynamic. In short, are there different levels of Dynamic damping depending on the mode?
Hi TDK. There are Three main suspension damping modes. Road, Dynamic, Enduro. These are further enhanced depending on the ride mode you choose. Is there are difference between Road + Dynamic and Dynamic + Dynamic... yes but it's small. Is there a difference between Dynamic + Dynamic and Dynamic Pro + Dynamic, again yes but it's all in the sensor system controls which take into account the way and speed you ride. I'll try to clarify this more in the next episode.
Thank you for Subscribing, I do appreciate it. 👍 I don’t really understand why viewers resist subscribing it’s free and has a really big impact on supporting the channel, and allowing it to grow on RUclips. Anyway, happy Easter weekend when it arrives, Carl
Looking forward to seeing your solution for the indicator issue as I'm in 100% agreement with you about the standard multifunction setup. I had my front ones switched off of DRL mode at the first service but haven't managed to do anything with the rears yet. Have looked at Denali and Weiser Technik setups both of which could solve the issue but are quite expensive. Interested to see if you've found a cheaper solution.
Hello TSport, that episode is few weeks away, but its getting closer. You might like to wait until that episode 😏, as I hope to give subscribers a discount code too.
Very good video!! I am also interested in the lights as I agree. Can’t understand how they think the rear lights are safe combined with the indicators. Especially since previous models had such good, bright LED indicators.
Very interesting but I have a 2020 F850 GSA and want to know if you have done a tutorial on the suspension setting as it's a Pre 2021 machine and I don't have the latest settings.. Thanks.
Hi JC, welcome to the channel. I haven’t made a video on the F850 GSA, if BMW let me have one for a month I would. Perhaps you can find what your looking on your local BMW F forum ? Best wishes Carl
Hi Carl any chance you could at some time cover engine tick and tyre noise (ie michelin anakee tyres) i have the same model same year machine my personal experience is the bike seems noisy, great channel
Thank you for this 2nd part of suspension explanations. Is there a complete listing of ALL the combinations possible, and the results that is providing plus examples of real situations a specific combination would be suggested for ?
Hello PSJ, there are 36 possible combinations. 3 preload x 2 damping x 5 ride modes = 30. Plus, 3 preload x 2 enduro modes = 6. That would be a big chart and hard to explain clearly, especially if you then want reall world scenarios for these 36 possible option. I did consider doing this but I couldn't find a simple way to explain and demonstrate this. So it sounds like YOU have found yourself a new task for the weekend.... smile.
Hi James, yes those of us that move from sports or sports touring bikes do find road too soft, and Dynamic is the way to go. But when the road surface is poor, Road is very subtle and comfortable. Carl
Great 2 episodes explaining the suspension. Re: the indicators - are you saying that for USA models, the amber indicators were not approved by DOT so BMW had to fit the white LEDs? I have a ‘22 GSA USA model - it has amber front indicators?
Hi Hogdrive, the US has the same front options we have in EU and UK. It's the multifunction on the rear that the DOT did not approve. In the US the main rear lamp has both Side Light and Brake light functions. In the EU and UK we only have Brake light function in the main rear lamp. The Side light has been moved to the indicators which makes in terrible to see exactly what is happening. The indicators in the EU and UK have three functions to perform. Indicator flash Brake light Side light. Carl
@@justthewayitis Yes, The US does not allow the Multifunction indicators on the BMW, at least this is what my BMW dealer stated when I asked after watching your segment about the lighting packages. My '22 GS Rallye has the horizontal "V" light style amber indicators. For me, the video was a little unclear when you were talking of changing out the indicators from amber to white. It seemed like you were talking about the color of the indicators not the multifunction system. Maybe I missed something? Like the others have said in their posts, your videos are well done and very informative... Top notch!
Hello and welcome to the channel. Yes I also had the V style amber lights on the front. They are now replaced by a bright White running light (replacing the amber colour) which is a big improvement. They still flash amber when indicating and are Much brighter than the OEM indicators. I will explain the changes to the front and rear in an up coming episode which I hope, will make the improvements very clear to understand. For me at least.. its resolved all the issues and safety concerns I had. More information to come soon. Best wishes Carl
Hi Nick, yes that is absolutely correct. Each mode starts with either, Road, Dynamic or Enduro, as its base setting, then that is enhanced by the systems and sensors on the bike, in accordance with the way you ride and speed.
Great explanation. I have a 2016 R1200rs. When in DYNAMIC mode only, for and rider + pillion suspension mode and 2 up, while riding I get an error triangle come up and the suspension goes very hard. I heard it could be return spring closing the damping down. My question is the problem the ESA control unit module or or the actual shock? which one to replace?
Hello When the error triangle comes up and suspension goes firm that’s the bike going into safe mode or limp home mode on the suspension . The only way to be sure is to get the error code read by bmw or using an GS911 code reader. It is however a reported fault by other owners, but it could be the control unit or the shock it self. I’m presuming that when the error message comes up… if you stop the bike and turn it off and restart the message goes away? Best thing to do is get the error codes checked to see which system or part is failing . It could be a PWM output fail from the controller but only a specialist could confirm this. Hope this helps Carl
@@justthewayitis cool thanks for reply, yes have to stop, turn bike off and restart. But come back frequently in Dynamic mode so just use road for now. Until I get the codes out. Cheers
The SOLUTION for the multifunction indicator issues, should be available later this week. I was asked by the manufacturer to wait until the new UK / EU website has been finished which should be a couple of days more. Most of my riding friends now want these lights on their bikes, so I'm going to be very busy over winter. Carl
Hi Carl, is this already available?
Yes and installed on my bike ( 2021 GS Rallye) I’ve uploaded several guides to help owners install these lights and many owners have now done the same installation. Subscribe and go to my channel and your find all the information you need. Let me know if I can help
Regards Carl
do you think the older bikes were better as far as the display and esa?
also do you thing the base GS with a traditional shock is better as far as compression and rebound?
Hi, the new TFT display is brilliant and so is the dynamic ESA.
The pre 2018 bikes had a slightly better preload setting or spring rate.
This is definately the best explanation for the IMU that I have ever heard. Well done Mate, you know your stuff!
Thank you 👍
The amount of work to properly edit these videos is impressive! Thank you for the effort.
Hi Oad, thank you, yes it takes a lot of time. But hopefully more enjoyable to watch. Carl
Wow!…I've been riding different versions of these amazing machines for years. Ive always left the suspension button alone and left it on auto.
At last i understand what it does and the benefits of using the correct settings.
Such a well presented video from a very knowledgeable guy. Thanks Carl.
Hi Beans, thank you 🙏 we are all never to old to learn something new 😉, glad you enjoyed the Dynamic ESA series, happy riding.
Kindest regards Carl
@@justthewayitis thanks Carl, just right into the riding mode control video right now 👍
Enjoy
I am watching now for hours and I really enjoy what I learn from you :-)
Thankyou, and welcome to the channel, glad to hear you are enjoying the episodes I make. best wishes Carl
Just found your brilliant channel, I pick my 1250GS next week and after a break from riding of 4 years and coming from a standard 1200GS this explains all the modes very well
Hi Stuart, well congratulations for next week, and welcome back, you’ve picked a brilliant bike for your return.
Thank you for saying hello
Kind regards Carl
There really is a lot going on and is reflected in the price of our bikes. I like to see the value in all of the engineering that goes into a premium bike and you have shown that to us again. As always, excellent. Thank you.
Hi Brian, yes there is a lot of technology in these bikes we don't see, technology that keeps us safe and allows us to ride these big heavy and powerful bikes. I am pleased subscribers enjoy them, I enjoy putting them together. Carl
Exceptional job sir! I have been a Medevac and Rescue Helicopter pilot for over 34 years now and I am amazed at the similarity of the stability systems on my 2022 BMWR1250GSA and my Augusta 119 helicopter! Your explanation, physical demonstrations (stick and tennis balls) paint a vivid picture...you would make an excellent helicopter instructor! I have been trying to get my head rapped around the differences of my new GSA and my trusty old 2003 GS1150, and you again did a great job building that picture for me. Thank you.
Good morning Olaf, thank you for your kind words about the videos and explanations. Congratulations on your 22 GSA it’s a lovely motorbike and very capable on tour. In our local bike club we have 3 and they are all GSA models.
Best wishes for a fun summer season ahead for you.
Carl
Wow, well said Carl. Thanks for the well explained info. Now I have to watch the rest of yours!
I just bought a 1250 and needed to learn the new TFT, as it is different to my 1200. Found your channel, then relised that there is MUCH more to the suspension than the old. Wil try rain for the crappy roads. Cheers. Also we use IMU's in aviation a lot, but you explained it very well for novices.
Hi 911, welcome to the channel and congratulations on your new 1250, yes there is lots to learn but once you understand the system you realise how flexible it really is.
Have fun learning and experimenting 👍
Kind regards Carl
@@justthewayitis Thank you, lots of info on your channel, keep up the good work and sharing of your knowledge.
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This is so well explained! I'm Norwegian so my first language isn't English-speaking but you explain and giving out the information to clearly! Thank you! 👏🏼
Hi Linn, thank you for the compliment 🙏, and I am pleased you enjoyed the episode and you found it easy to follow. Our bike club visited Norway last July and it was a great tour, Beautiful scenery, great weather and friendly people 👍.
I hope to finish a video about our tour later this year.
Kindest regards Carl
Finally someone explains on RUclips how Dynamic ESA works! Have a GS for 2 years and could not fully understand how the suspension works!! Thank you very much for this and all the videos!!
Thank you, your welcome. Carl
Brilliant. Thank you. Your knowledge is so helpful. Just one point. You mention this system is from 2021 onwards yet I had a Jan 2020 F850GS with ESA and all the function mentioned here so the system must have been introduced earlier. I just wish I had seen your video a while ago. Thanks. John
Hi John, yes on the F850GS 👍, I’m pleased you enjoyed the 3 part series, and hope you are enjoying your GS.
Best wishes Carl
It's definitely the most explanatory video i have ever seen. You know your job very well. Keep up the good job
Hi Marios thank you for the feedback, best wishes Carl glad you are enjoying the series
Most helpful and illuminating video (series) I've seen yet. BMW should include YOU with every purchase!
Hi Ray, thank you, perhaps you can let BMW know... lol.
Then maybe they will allow me to test more bikes. Best wishes Carl
@@justthewayitis I'll mention it!
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Thanks heaps for explaining 'all' this very simply and clearly. I've been a little concerned with going into the settings but you have made it really straight forward. Much obliged. Happy riding. Cheers, Simon, Australia.
Good morning Australia, thankyou you Simon, yes, this is all I hoped to achieve with these two episodes, to give owners a chance to understand it a little more and have a play with the settings. The GS is extremely capable you just need to choose the correct setting for the way you ride. Enjoy your GS
Best wishes Carl
Really really good! You say “thanks for see the video”, but I say: Thank you, for realize this master class! I going to enjoy more my two weeks ago new GSA. Best regards from Mexico.
Hi Alphonse... good morning Mexico. Thankyou 👍, and I wish you lots of fun with your new GS. Carl
Why didn't I know your channel before? I think I'll get to know my 1200GS Rallye from 2018 better now ;)
Great explanation about the misleading names BMW has chosen, for ride and damping modes
Hi Omar, thank you 🙏 and I’m pleased you are enjoying the GS explanations series. Feel free to share with your GS friends.
The 2018 Rallye version in Blue is my favourite colour option 👍
Kind regards Carl
A very high quality video and content.
Thank you for your work !
Can't wait to see the episode on your new indicators !
Until now, (6 month of riding) no one told me I forgot to switch them of but I think it may be confusing for "cagers".
Hello Ratel, thank you I am happy you enjoyed the episode. More to follow... Carl
Hello Carl. I just acquired a BMW R1250 GS Adventure 40th year edition back in June of 2022. Haven't even drilled down to much on the options available you've explained here as I've been fussing with 3 other bikes I've just added as I'm a new rider at 72 years playing "catch up" with riding here in the heartland of the USA. Now I see what those terms are about because as you've explained they used the same word to describe a setting at a different place! I'm now excited about experimenting with them as you being an excellent instructor having illumined me as to how they can be selected and for what purpose and effect. I better subscribe! Thanks mate!
Hello Tall tree and thank you for your feedback and subscribing. Glad to hear you have enjoyed the series and find the episodes helpful. Have fun on your motorbikes...
Kind regards Carl
very well explained. Plain and no loose ends. No question marks in head. Excellent teaching and communication skills!! Well done.
Hello Esuization, thankyou...best wishes carl
I just picked up a 23' GS and trying to do some learning, I mean I'm still confused but it's not because of your video. That was well done, it's just me that's still confused.
Hi Michael, don’t worry it takes time to learn all the features and functions, and then more time to find what works best for you on your normal riding roads and your riding style.
But, once that process is completed you have an extremely capable motorbike
Best wishes Carl
Excellent presentation and explanation. Thank you Carl. Looking forward to the indicators episode !!
Hi Nick, thank you I am slowly beginning to feel normal in front of the camera.. Carl
Agree with most of your comments.
Last year we rode some of the passes in the French and Spanish Pyrenees. I was riding solo but fully loaded and wanted to get a bit of a wriggle on. The bike was in Auto DSA and Dynamic Pro riding mode. The suspension coming out of slow hairpins was ideal but the throttle response was too severe with the bike leant over at slow speed. I suppose I could have fiddled about in the ‘Pro’ setting of Dynamic and altered the throttle input but it was easier on the move to change the riding mode to Road and set the suspension control to Dynamic. It gave me the ideal setup for exiting those slow hairpins. Very clever stuff.
Also agree about those indicators and await with interest your solution.
I’ve supplemented mine with Denali T3’s front and rear controlled with a Hex Ezecan and am now happy that my indicators and brake lights can be seen clearly. Of course it doesn’t solve the issue some have had with the front DRL’s being confused as indicators, but to date I haven’t had anyone pull out on me.
Hi String, thank you for sharing your experience with settings, like you I found on our Norway tour with all the slow speed corners up and down the Fjords, Ride Mode : Road, Damping : Dynamic and preload: Auto. Worked best. Its actually very nice to be able to mix the settings depending on the roads. Yes, more to follow with regards to the indicators. Carl
Once again you knocked it out of the park. Excellent explanations as always.
Thank you Correy.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 your explanation of pitch, roll and yaw reminded me of my flight instructor, sounds like my GSA1250 is missing a wing.
Lol.... thankyou 😏
Thank you, such a clear and easy way to understand these beautiful machines
Hi Ryan, good morning 🙋🏻♂️, thank you for your kind message.
Best wishes Carl
Carl, GREAT job explaining a complicated system. Thank you!
Hi Tony and welcome 👍 thank you for comment, it took a lot of hours and help from BMW to put that mini series together
Best wishes Carl
Thank you very much! You have done a sterling job making this video. And taking your time to explain in detail. I am now understanding and appreciating the work engineers have done on this bike
Hi George, welcome to the channel ...and thank-you, this is exactly what i hoped for, viewers understanding more about these amazing bikes and having a little fun along the way. More episodes to come.... but it does take me quite some time to put each episode together. Best Wishes Carl
Great video, thank you. I test rode a 2020 RT and the suspension was unbelievably civilized. Just wanted to keep going.
Hi James and welcome to the channel, thank you for sharing.... the RT is lovely 👍
Great explanations, in both Part One and Part Two. On my non-Dynamic ESA, 2018 R1200RT, I leave the right hand Mode button in Dynamic . Depending on luggage and/or pillion I'll changing the preload . I switch between Normal and Hard on my dampening depending on cornering enthusiasm. I tried Soft (dampening) a couple time on rough roads. Waay too soft for my liking.
Hi Gordon, thank you for sharing your thoughts and setting for the RT, I'm sure will help other RT users. Best wishes Carl
Making the complex simple. Excellent video. Thank you.
Hello Big dog, thankyou 👍
Such a complicated subject so well explained! Thanks again Carl!
Hello John, thank you 👍
My dealer/sales guy told me to watch the three videos this kind sir produced. 😂 he confused me more than anything.
Hello SSG and welcome to the channel. I do hope you enjoyed them and leaned something new. Please say thank you to your dealer from me when you next visit.
Best wishes Carl
Another fantastic explanation, onto part 3 now. Also will check out other videos.
Thank you Darryl 👍
Looking forward to your DRL light replacement vid. I have the new multifunction and although no close shaves , I like you am not convinced BMW were thinking straight when they installed them as an option.
Hi, yes many owners think the same. New indicator episode will come soon. Carl
Just hope its not the weiser solution. As good as that looks I dont think i can stretch to that sort of pricing.. look forward to next episode. 🙂
As just mentioned to another subscriber in the comments section, I hope to also be able to provide a discount code...more information to follow. Carl
Hi Carl, very comprehensive and well presented explanation…. Congrats !!!. I enjoy ESA tech on my bike, but I think I will take more advantage of it after watching the video. Thanks for the great job and passion. Cheers from Chile !!!
Good morning Chile and hello Carlos welcome to the channel. RUclips can be quite amazing and reach viewers all over the world even as far away as chile... excellent. I am pleased that you enjoyed the episode.
Beat wishes from Germany. 👍
Excellent set of videos. Thanks so much
Thank you very much. Very very informative….It’s really a pleasure listening to your lectures…I really appreciate.🙏❤️🏍
Hello Serdar, Thank you 🙏 glad to hear you enjoy them, have a great weekend Carl
Finally a video that explains this in a way I get. Thank you
Hello and welcome, glad you enjoyed this episode and it helps you get more from your GS/GSA. There are 3 episodes in this Dynamic ESA series
Best wishes Carl
Great job in describing yaw!
The US versions of the GS/A have always had different style (often incandescent) indicators.
Hi Samsara, thank you. Carl
Wow.......... VERY WELL described, thanks
You are very welcome, glad the video helped. Kind Regards Carl
Out standing job great info and detail on how this bike works thanks
Hi James good morning and welcome to the channel. Thank you for feedback, have a great season on your bike.
Regards Carl
Hi Carl, thank you for your clear and concise explanations. Looking forwards to the 'indicator solution'. Carry on the good work.
Alex
Hi Alex, thank you. Have a nice weekend
The best explanation so far.Thanks !!
Hi Julio, thank you 🙏
Great explanation it is finally clear all about suspensions, modes combination ..... thank you !!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Carmelo and welcome to the channel. Thankyou
Amazing tutorial. you almost get the feel that you are on a plane
Hello Les, thank you for the feedback, I am pleased that you have enjoyed the episode, best wishes Carl
Again Carl....i could not have said enough thank you to you brother. Keep it up...Truly enjoy your presentation...
Happy new year by the way....
Glad you are enjoying them David 👍 thank you. Carl
What a man. Thank you for all your efforts. Much appreciated.
Hi Mark, thank you for the compliment. 👍
Ipressive explanation. Thank you!!!!
Thank you 🙏
Good videos Carl thanks, this stuff is really quite complex & maybe using words such as toggle & default might help at times.
Hi Nick, yes perhaps it would. Thankyou.
That is an excellent explanation and video. Some of the comments do make me smile. Some didn't know what any of the settings do, or that by pressing this button it could make the bike do this etc etc, these are not cheap bikes, people buy them, yet have little or no understanding of what any of it can do!! The marketing people at BMW must be laughing their A**** off.
Again excellent video.
Hi Frank welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback. We are all different and some owners just get on and ride… never giving a thought to setup or adjustments, while others like to know exactly how everything works and then test all the options.
I’m glad owners find the series informative and useful.
I personally like to understand and try everything and make my own mind up as to which setting I like best.
Have a great weekend Frank
Carl
@@justthewayitis Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Your welcome Frank 👍
Thank you for doing these videos. Love my new gsa
Yes they are lovely bikes and I’m pleased to hear your enjoying yourself, congratulations on your new bike 👍
Kindest regards Carl
Very useful explanations, thank you!
Hi Bruno glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks you for a very helpfull and complete explanation! I am looking forward to part 3.
Hello Niels, and welcome. Thankyou
thanks mate ive learnt more about my GS in Two vids than i have in 18 months of owning it lol , i was wondering why i was going through two front tyres in 18800 KS on road, thanks awesome vids keep em coming,l all the best from OZ , ps, GOD SAVE THE KING
Hi Garth, good morning, yes King Charles.. that's going feel very strange for many years. Glad you found the two episodes helpful, and enjoy your summer...
Best wishes Carl
Hi Carl,
Thank you for your detailed explanation of the ESA system. I now feel confident making changes to the system when I'm out riding.
I had a question. I ask this question here because a lot of peple on forums say that this issue is just part of the ESA making micro adjustments as I'm riding. I'm just not sure. The issue is the feeling of tapping in the footpegs. I don't feel it in the engine or frame, only when feet are on the footpegs. It happens on pavement with slight to moderate imperfections and on roads with tar snakes. On a new road with no imperfections, I hardly ever feel the tapping. Even though I see this complaint on forums from time to time, it still concerns me. I mentioned this to my dealer at my first service, They test rode the bike and said that they didn't notice anyhting, but I think the problem there is that all the rodes in that area are in very good shape with little or no imperfections. Have you heard of this and do you know what it imight be since many people think it's part of the ESA system?
Thank,
Kenneth
Hi Kenneth good morning
Yes I know exactly what sound you mean, but I have not been able to find the source of it.
Mine has got better (less tapping) as the mileage has increased and also since I changed the tyres, but it’s still there.
It feels like front suspension to me possibly from the telelever area.
I hope you enjoy the series and have fun on your new bike… best wishes Carl
@@justthewayitis Thank you , Carl! And again, thanks for all your hard work in making these videos.
Your very welcome 🙏
I’m 72 kilos, I ride in automatic. Recently I put 150 kilos of luggage and pillion.. auto wouldn’t handle it.. i could hardly get it off kickstand with all that weight.. I put it into Max mode and it was better. Does that sound right? I’m glad I found your videos!!💯👍🏽👍🏽
Hi Bill good morning and welcome to the channel. Yes that’s correct with that much extra weight MAX is the mode to use. You might also need to change the damping mode to Dynamic if the bike bounces around a lot.
Best wishes Carl
Thank you so much for making the whole matter understandable
Hello Fabio, you are very welcome 🙏 and I’m pleased you enjoyed it. There’s a lot to understand but it’s fun to share how it all works. Carl
Great explanation, all your videos are so clear and concise, really useful
Hi Mark thank you for your feedback, the episodes do take a lot of time to put together so I do appreciate the feedback, best wishes Carl
Agree with the indicator rubbish. Looking forward to seeing this new kit.
Hi Aaron, thank you, more information to follow once I'm finished testing.
Excellent videos Carl. Brilliant explanations. Cheers from 🇦🇺
Hi Phil, thank you, your summer season is about to start I guess.
Best wishes Carl
Hi Karl another amazing video. You have just made my day about sorting the indicators. How they ever got passed is beyond me. Can’t wait to see that video so I can get some. Hopefully that will be coming soon. Will there also be an installation video on them.
Regards
Andrew
Hi Andrew, good morning. Yes several episodes coming about the indicators, how they have been designed, how they work, the many many install options there are... and the different operating modes you can choose....more to come soon. Carl
Very well explained!!!
Good morning Max, thank you 🙏, kind regards Carl
That’s a hell of explanation👍 good job
Hello Paulo, yes it was...more to follow in Part 3
@@justthewayitis I will be waiting for it😆 thanks
👍
Congratulation, you've made it clear as day !
Hi Tango, thankyou 👍, on the channel we are here to make it as simple as possible.
Truly excellent video(s) !
Hi Kevin, 🙏 thank you
Outstanding review. Thank you
Hi Axis and welcome to the channel Thank-you for your kind words. Best wishes Carl
Fantastic video!
Thank you 🙏
Oh my, finally some news on changing those dreaded DRL units. I have wanted to change these since buying my GSA last September, now you have done the same it seams but are keeping us waiting for your next video, any chance you can let me know now where to sourced these please?
Hi Chris, all in good time,... I'm still testing and making sure I'm 100% happy. Have a great Sunday. Carl
Excellent training video.
Hello and welcome to the channel Thank you 🙏
@@justthewayitis I really enjoy the methodical and simple approach you take in your lessons.
Thank-you, i do try my best. Smile
Thankyou ! Very clear!
Thank you David 🙏🙋🏻♂️
Great video! Very complete, very detailed. REQUEST: One thing I'd like to know more about is with the suspension settings in Dynamic/Auto, the difference between Dynamic and Dynamic Pro. Is there more performance with the Pro if all settings are left full on? I'm very curious! Thank you!
Hello Fall Bang Skid....great name. So I'm going to cover more about Dynamic and Dynamic Pro in the next episode... because part 2 was already 26 mins long.
Best wishes Carl
Thank you…Maestro!!!
Your very welcome 🙏
Very good and interesting, thank you very much 👍🙏
Hello Manne and welcome to the channel Thankyou for your feedback I am happy you are enjoying the GS series
Best wishes Carl
This is a superb clear explanation of ESA, thank you.
I have 2 questions I’d be grateful of your insight on please:
1. I am considering R1250R with or without electronic dynamic suspension control. If I get the one without suspension control then what damping is implemented and how will ride compare to a bike with suspension control?
2. The R1250R does not have front telelever but conventional forks. What difference does that make? I am more used to conventional fork front suspension and practice trail braking…does telelever at front allow trail breaking as breaking on entry to a curve presumably does little to shift weight to front to improve front traction with telelever?
Hi Dan, with regards to point 2: the R1250R handles much better and offers much more rider feedback than the bikes with telelever. I personally prefer this more traditional setup, because you can feel the connection between tyre and road, something that is missing from the telelever models. BMW know this are are always trying to improve it, I think the GS1300 might be getting closer but we have to wait and see. If I could have found a comfortable seat setup on the R, it would still be in my garage!!!.
Point 1: I have only tested the base R without Dynamic ESA once for a very short 34km test. If I had to choose between the two versions, it would be the version with ESA as it works very very well. You could visit Rikky Tang on RUclips, he's a good friend and might be able to offer more insight as he has been on the track a lot with his R1250R. If you send him a question... say hello from me 👍
Hope this helps
Carl
@@justthewayitis Many thanks Carl for helpful comments and great content. I have followed your advice and sent a message to Rikky Tang with greetings from you!
Any comment on the trail braking query with telelever…? With conventional forks trail breaking involves applying front brakes alongside throttle as necessary into turn to shift bike weight forward and compress forks which increases ground traction until curve exit is visible when brakes can be released and acceleration applied. If telelever prevents front fork compression during front braking then I’m not clear whether the same benefit is yielded of fork compression and increased downward force and traction…?
Hi Dan, you can trail brake the front on the Telelever bikes but it does not feel the same. It's not easy to load the front tyre like you can on a traditional bike. The feeling is completely different and it took me a couple of thousand km to adjust. But I think tyres play a big part too, I'm still on the Anakee Adventure tyres which are not great for sports riding. Once I'm on some nice rubber I hope the connection between rider / tyre / road will return. Carl
@@justthewayitis Many thanks Carl for the very helpful and appreciated insights.
Your welcome 👍
Very good and detailed explanation ! Thank you very much!
Hi Sergey, welcome to the channel, thank you for the feedback, best wishes Carl
Hello, great video. Are you saying that the level of Road damping changes with the mode even though the suspension is set the same? In other words if I am in road mode and change the suspension to dynamic, that dynamic damping is different than if I am in Dynamic and have the suspension set to dynamic. In short, are there different levels of Dynamic damping depending on the mode?
Hi TDK. There are Three main suspension damping modes. Road, Dynamic, Enduro.
These are further enhanced depending on the ride mode you choose. Is there are difference between Road + Dynamic and Dynamic + Dynamic... yes but it's small.
Is there a difference between Dynamic + Dynamic and Dynamic Pro + Dynamic, again yes but it's all in the sensor system controls which take into account the way and speed you ride. I'll try to clarify this more in the next episode.
Thank you for the explanation.
Splendid details. Thanks!
Hi MD, glad you enjoyed it. Carl
Very helpful. Thanks a lot
Hello Atul thank you for your feedback and welcome to the channel
Carl 👍
Excellent videos. Subscribed!
Thank you for Subscribing, I do appreciate it. 👍
I don’t really understand why viewers resist subscribing it’s free and has a really big impact on supporting the channel, and allowing it to grow on RUclips.
Anyway, happy Easter weekend when it arrives, Carl
another excellent video.
Thank you 🙏
Excellent thanks 👍
Hi Peter, thank you 👍
Looking forward to seeing your solution for the indicator issue as I'm in 100% agreement with you about the standard multifunction setup. I had my front ones switched off of DRL mode at the first service but haven't managed to do anything with the rears yet. Have looked at Denali and Weiser Technik setups both of which could solve the issue but are quite expensive. Interested to see if you've found a cheaper solution.
Hello TSport, that episode is few weeks away, but its getting closer. You might like to wait until that episode 😏, as I hope to give subscribers a discount code too.
Very good video!! I am also interested in the lights as I agree. Can’t understand how they think the rear lights are safe combined with the indicators. Especially since previous models had such good, bright LED indicators.
No one understands why BMW did this.
Thank you, great video - great explanations!!!
Hi Eric, thank you ,riding modes episode to follow.
Thanks sir for the amazing content. ❤
Hi Sibi, good morning and thank you 🙏, Carl
excellent
Thank you Stephen.
Carl 🙋🏻♂️
Looking forward to see what your indicator solution is Mark, like you I’m quite concerned with the OEM set-up.
Hi Nigel, I think a lot of owners are. More to come. Regards Carl
@@justthewayitis sorry, not sure why I called you Mark!
Lol... no problem.
Very interesting but I have a 2020 F850 GSA and want to know if you have done a tutorial on the suspension setting as it's a Pre 2021 machine and I don't have the latest settings.. Thanks.
Hi JC, welcome to the channel. I haven’t made a video on the F850 GSA, if BMW let me have one for a month I would.
Perhaps you can find what your looking on your local BMW F forum ?
Best wishes Carl
Good work, Carl!
Thank you Klaus...
Hi Carl any chance you could at some time cover engine tick and tyre noise (ie michelin anakee tyres) i have the same model same year machine
my personal experience is the bike seems noisy, great channel
Hi Easy, I will add them to my list... smile. Yes the left hand tick does initially sound strange. Carl
Excelent content ! Hello from Romania !
Hello and welcome to the channel RDS, thank you.
Great video
Thank you Steven 👍
Next video is up this afternoon
Great job ! Even a Texan can understand!
Hi Rusty, lol... thankyou.
Thank you for this 2nd part of suspension explanations. Is there a complete listing of ALL the combinations possible, and the results that is providing plus examples of real situations a specific combination would be suggested for ?
Hello PSJ, there are 36 possible combinations.
3 preload x 2 damping x 5 ride modes = 30.
Plus, 3 preload x 2 enduro modes = 6.
That would be a big chart and hard to explain clearly, especially if you then want reall world scenarios for these 36 possible option.
I did consider doing this but I couldn't find a simple way to explain and demonstrate this. So it sounds like YOU have found yourself a new task for the weekend.... smile.
Did you make a chart @psj3940? ;)
I’m not sure how anyone uses the Road damping mode. It just seems very wollowy! I used Dynamic damping for everything.
Hi James, yes those of us that move from sports or sports touring bikes do find road too soft, and Dynamic is the way to go. But when the road surface is poor, Road is very subtle and comfortable. Carl
Highway use for road and super bad roads. Also for me gravel
Great 2 episodes explaining the suspension. Re: the indicators - are you saying that for USA models, the amber indicators were not approved by DOT so BMW had to fit the white LEDs? I have a ‘22 GSA USA model - it has amber front indicators?
Hi Hogdrive, the US has the same front options we have in EU and UK. It's the multifunction on the rear that the DOT did not approve.
In the US the main rear lamp has both Side Light and Brake light functions.
In the EU and UK we only have Brake light function in the main rear lamp.
The Side light has been moved to the indicators which makes in terrible to see exactly what is happening.
The indicators in the EU and UK have three functions to perform.
Indicator flash
Brake light
Side light.
Carl
@@justthewayitis Yes, The US does not allow the Multifunction indicators on the BMW, at least this is what my BMW dealer stated when I asked after watching your segment about the lighting packages.
My '22 GS Rallye has the horizontal "V" light style amber indicators. For me, the video was a little unclear when you were talking of changing out the indicators from amber to white. It seemed like you were talking about the color of the indicators not the multifunction system. Maybe I missed something?
Like the others have said in their posts, your videos are well done and very informative... Top notch!
Hello and welcome to the channel. Yes I also had the V style amber lights on the front. They are now replaced by a bright White running light (replacing the amber colour) which is a big improvement. They still flash amber when indicating and are Much brighter than the OEM indicators. I will explain the changes to the front and rear in an up coming episode which I hope, will make the improvements very clear to understand. For me at least.. its resolved all the issues and safety concerns I had. More information to come soon. Best wishes Carl
very well explained carl
Hi Bob, thank you.
I had the impression that within a mode the damping characteristics changed dynamically according to the conditions encountered?
Hi Nick, yes that is absolutely correct. Each mode starts with either, Road, Dynamic or Enduro, as its base setting, then that is enhanced by the systems and sensors on the bike, in accordance with the way you ride and speed.
Great explanation. I have a 2016 R1200rs. When in DYNAMIC mode only, for and rider + pillion suspension mode and 2 up, while riding I get an error triangle come up and the suspension goes very hard. I heard it could be return spring closing the damping down. My question is the problem the ESA control unit module or or the actual shock? which one to replace?
Hello
When the error triangle comes up and suspension goes firm that’s the bike going into safe mode or limp home mode on the suspension . The only way to be sure is to get the error code read by bmw or using an GS911 code reader. It is however a reported fault by other owners, but it could be the control unit or the shock it self. I’m presuming that when the error message comes up… if you stop the bike and turn it off and restart the message goes away?
Best thing to do is get the error codes checked to see which system or part is failing . It could be a PWM output fail from the controller but only a specialist could confirm this.
Hope this helps
Carl
@@justthewayitis cool thanks for reply, yes have to stop, turn bike off and restart. But come back frequently in Dynamic mode so just use road for now. Until I get the codes out. Cheers
Thanks again!👍
No problem 😉