Your videos should be sent to all the motorrad dealers, I sure most of the sales staff would learn a thing or two. Thanks that was very informative.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray, thank you. The dealers dont really have enough time and we have so many options on our handlebars... but yes perhaps they could do better. Best wishes Carl
@nowornever1073.2 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
😊
@tadstertrolley77702 жыл бұрын
What sort of lazy bastard watches these instead of reading the manual.......guess I'm guilty lol. These are well presented thanks. What's the harm with a 100kg guy riding around in low on sealed surface all the time, is handling or braking affected?
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tadster, your all good, no negative effects, But just be aware that in preload setting MIN the bike is not quite level and its a little low on the rear which just makes the steering on the front a little slower to respond. Braking is not affected. Carl
@DavePickens Жыл бұрын
BMW needs to make you an ambassador! These videos (and lots of your others) are immensely helpful. Thank you!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, I’m happy for you to let BMW know that !!, but thank you for your kind words. I do enjoy putting these together for the viewers Best wishes Carl
@SQTierHogАй бұрын
TLDR Ray's comment below, is 100%!! At 61, I've been a road motorcyclist. In the last many years I've been interested in a little bit of adventure riding. So as of 2 days ago, I bought the 2024 1250 GSA! This gentleman's videos are an absolute must, at least for me. Classroom instruction, with real riding, layman's terms. With gratitude, Ron, Yosemite California.
@justthewayitisАй бұрын
Hi Ron, good morning and congratulations on your new GSA, I wish you many happy miles with your new motorbike. I am very grateful for all the positive comments and I’m delighted owners find the channel helpful and informative. Best wishes Carl 🙋🏻♂️
@paulhockridge6269Ай бұрын
G’day Carl, have just recently purchased a new R1250 GSA Trophy (the last of them) - and thank you so much for the detailed well presented information regarding the riding & suspension modes & other info - it’s been a huge help to get my head around how to get the best out of this magnificent motorcycle! Cheers from West Aussie 🍻
@justthewayitisАй бұрын
Hi Paul, thank you for your feedback 🙏, and congratulations on your GSA much better looking than the new one…. I wish you lots of happy miles with your new best friend. Kindest regards Carl
@Zukilover3052 ай бұрын
I cannot thank you enough for this video. This is one of the best articulated Suspension videos out there. I agree with all of the other comments that this should be sent to everyone that has electronic suspension with BMWs. Thank you sir for your time.
@justthewayitis2 ай бұрын
Hi 🙋🏻♂️, thank you for your kind comment it is very much appreciated, I’m really delighted owners are finding it useful and helpful in understanding are motorbikes. Kindest regards Carl
@glennturnbull8568 Жыл бұрын
I’ve just taken delivery of my new 2022 GSA - my third. I’ve learnt a great deal from these videos, despite my previous experience with these machines. Thanks Carl.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Glenn and welcome to the channel and congratulations on your new bike. Which colour did you choose?
@JD-jg6ov6 ай бұрын
Just moved into the BMW family with a F850GSA moving up from a smaller Honda. This is a VERY useful series of videos. Look forward to more. Thank you.
@justthewayitis6 ай бұрын
Hi JD, glad to hear you are enjoying the series, and congratulations on your new GSA 👍 Carl
@abyields78313 ай бұрын
What a phenomenal video, I wish the service department would have explained this to me in detail as you’ve done it! Grateful for your amazing work.
@justthewayitis3 ай бұрын
Hi AB, welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback 👍
@markj63852 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I picked up my R1250GSA last June. Looking at your videos has enabled me to learn how to use the bikes systems faster than reading the owner’s manual. Thanks
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark.. Lol... yes I can imagine it saves time. Glad you gained something that you liked. Carl
@barneysmith1650 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of the dark arts of suspension & damping controls. Great presentation skills. I must have watched a dozen KZbin video’s on this subject that only conspired to confuse the subject. Thank you.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Barney, welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback it's nice hear. I guess I got that skill from my Father you was a Naval Engineer, who would always take time to explain complex systems in simple ways. Best wishes Carl
@vesa7511 ай бұрын
Hey Carl, First off, thank you so much for the effort you put into these videos. I recently bought a 2023 R1250 GS Triple Black, and though I skimmed the manual, your channel has been a goldmine. Your insights are helping me use the bike to its fullest potential, particularly on the topics you cover in your videos. This is my first BMW bike, after owning Hondas, Kawasakis, and KTMs, and your channel is hands-down the best resource I've come across. Thanks again for your invaluable contributions to the GS1250 community. Best, Vesa
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Hello Vesa and welcome to the channel and thank you for your kind words. Congratulations on your new TB GS 👍 I’m sure your going to have lots of fun and they do look lovely in TB. Yes it takes a fair amount of time to create the videos I make but the positive feedback is great and keeps me motivated. Currently working on an Exhaust Valve remove/delete episode explaining technical and maintenance options Kindest regards Carl
@vesa7511 ай бұрын
@@justthewayitis That's great to hear you're working on an Exhaust Valve remove/delete episode. I've always opted to remove exhaust servos from my bikes. I'm really looking forward to your insights on this, especially since I've already ordered a RapidBike Smart Fueling module for my GS. Can't wait to see how your upcoming video will tie into that.
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
@suppersready4you11 ай бұрын
Phenomenal informative video, I've been using ESA for many years and just now I got the whole scoop on what is does Thank you so much
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Hello Marcelo, thank you for feedback, it’s a big topic hence 3 videos to cover it. Kindest regards Carl
@albertol1529 Жыл бұрын
Your video alerted me to the minimum setting on my 2021 RT, thank you. I took my wife for her first ride on my RT last Tuesday. She found it hard getting on and off, and now, thanks to you, it should be easier. My wife is slim and 15 years younger than me, and physically fit, yet she struggled getting on. She’s 168cm and found it hard to step up. This hopefully will make it easier. On the RT, there’s only minimum and Auto settings on Pre-Load. Thanks for the video!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Alberto, great to hear from you and Merry Christmas to you and the family. Glad to hear you found the series helpful and your wife now has a easier time getting on and off the Bike. Best wishes Carl
@albertol1529 Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis I just learned even more! I think onmy RT I can assign a favourite button to load/damping, but I’ve not tested whether I can access this when rolling into a petrol station. I’m guessing I’ll have to be stationary, but at least it will save some fiddling through menus. Having seen your excellent video with your (superb) spreadsheet it makes me wish I had bought a GSA! Perhaps they will offer RT riders more flexibility on the electronic modes in a future software update, obviously without the enduro modes. As a matter of interest during the icy weather, I’ve been using Eco mode since soft damping improves traction, and reduced torque helps keep everything smooth.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Well Alberto I think you have a great bike in the RT, your going to have a great summer and lots to experiment with regards settings. Best wishes Carl
@cottageadvlife Жыл бұрын
Well explained. For me, this was a great video explaining how a suspension works, as well as how this applies to the ESA on the GSA.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello and welcome, thank-you for your feedback, Best wishes Carl
@shaggybx Жыл бұрын
You scared the hell out of me when you put the screwdriver near the TFT 😀 Thank you so much for the videos ride safe
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 yes several subscribers commented about the screwdriver and the proximity to the TFT. Have a great weekend 👍 Carl
@ironhorsegladiator50342 жыл бұрын
My understanding from BMW Motorrad was that they advised to use the preload before loading the bike, not after loading and seated. Also, there are Rider, Rider+Luggage, Rider+Passenger and you left out, Rider+Luggage+Passenger. Great content, Thanks. Subscribed too.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Iron Horse, thank you for your comments. The auto setting for preload will only work and set correctly once you sit on the bike and ride it. I tried setting this without getting on.... and it does not work and does not self level. Perhaps and earlier generation was different. I will have a look. Carl. Thankyou for subscribing 👍
@inthesPhila Жыл бұрын
Minimum Preload setting (one helmet) on LC watercooled GS's: You may notice more front end stability as it's more like a chopper, slacker head tube angle relative to the road. You might also notice that the windscreen appears to be higher giving more wind protection, I've used this for long highway runs. On Maximum (two helmets): You should notice less wind protection and that the bike wants to turn as you said at 17:00, meaning the front end is less stable, the head tube angle to the road surface is steeper, nicer for curvy days. On Maximum, it's also much easier to get it up on the center stand.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Phila, and thankyou for sharing your experience and thoughts. I am sure it will help other owners. Best wishes Carl
@coffeytnmilk Жыл бұрын
Well done mate! One of the best descriptions of suspension dynamics and the ESA system.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback 🤙 it took ages to put that 3 part mini series together Regards Carl
@coffeytnmilk Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis really really well done.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@crissignori7482 Жыл бұрын
Very very nicely explained. I am actually watching this before purchasing my bike in order to determine the options best suited for my needs. Thank you
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Cris, glad the video helped you, this is really why I make these episodes so that owners can enjoy their bikes more and learn about the amazing technology. Carl
@paulguthenberg364 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on such a perfect sharing in how these settings work and when and how to set them. Keep Being You 🏍🇨🇦👍
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, welcome and thank you 👍
@1962jpg7 ай бұрын
Firstly, thank you for probably the best explanation I’ve seen on KZbin, of anything! A super presentation… I’ve owned by 2018 GSA 1200 from new, and although being a tall chap at 6ft 2in, I’ve generally kept the suspension in ‘Min’ mode to allow for my feet to be completely flat on the ground. I was under the impression that although lowered, the suspension would still react to additional weight placed on the bike, by keeping it at that height (I.e. still automatic levelling, but just at a lower level), but now I’m not sure…? Later this year I’m venturing into the world of motorcycle camping, and there’ll of course be a ton of weight on the bike, especially when added to my camera equipment, clothes, tools etc.. So, I’m now assuming that I will really need to set the suspension to ‘Auto’ mode, to allow the system to automatically compensate for all this extra weight? Thanks once again for a brilliant series of videos. Regards, Paul
@justthewayitis7 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, good morning, yes you would definitely be better running your bike in AUTO for the rear preload, once your loaded up for your adventure. Thank you for your feedback on the Dynamic ESA series, it was a lot of work but I’m delighted to see so many owners have found it useful. Kind regards Carl
@fallbangskid83042 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation. I am impatiently waiting for the video on auto v. dynamic damping v. mode settings and the relations there of.... Cheers from USA 🙂
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Good morning USA, you will not have to wait to long, Thursday next week I hope to be finished with Part 2 and ready. Best wishes Carl
@theheroblob50362 жыл бұрын
An informative and well explained video... thank you. Had my RT a couple of years now and never played with the preload settings. Will give it a go next time I'm out. 👍
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Hero Bob, The RT is a lovely bike, and i hope you have fun playing with the settings, Welcome to the channel, best wishes Carl
@rinks503 ай бұрын
Fantastic information. I’ve just bought a GSA, which is my first GS so I’m learning from you about the bike
@justthewayitis3 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, congratulations 🥂 on your GSA, I hope you have a lot of great rides together, they sure are lovely motorbikes. Kind regards Carl
@loekschuurman1197 Жыл бұрын
Hi there. The suspension is new from 2017 onwards, the last version of the 1200 is also Mx, Min or auto. Everything else is amazing. Thanks for your time!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello yes I made a error and it’s been highlighted several times in the comments section, your are quite correct that 2017.5 was when that came out. Glad to hear your enjoying the rest of the series 👍 Best wishes Carl
@flexywing3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great content I have just taken delivery of a 9 month old R1250r (23) model and I love it
@justthewayitis3 ай бұрын
Lovely Motorbike 👍, have a great summer together Carl
@deployeddan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I picked up my 1250 last summer and never played with the min/max settings. Greetings from Würzburg
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Dan, welcome to the channel and Vielen Dank für Ihre Kommentare. Glad to hear you are enjoying the GS series best wishes Carl greeting’s from Hessen .
@WeckforsDiscovery Жыл бұрын
Thanks for useful info! I have had my 1250 GSA for 2 years. This was all new to me.☺
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome 🙏. Welcome to the channel Kindest regards Carl
@salmonko1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining this... Have had the bike for a year and haven't really understood this...
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Salmonko and welcome to the channel. Thankyou for your comments, I am pleased you enjoyed the episode, lots of things to learn about. Best wishes Carl
@enjoyoutside600811 ай бұрын
nach über 5 Jahren GS-Erfahrung habe ich durch Dein Video zum ersten mal diese Funktion richtig verstanden. Genialer Kanal, Abo+Glocke sind da. Vielen Dank für sehr informative Videos
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Dann stehen Ihnen noch 5 Jahre voller Spaß und Abenteuer bevor. Danke für Ihre Rückmeldung..... Lg Carl
@enjoyoutside600811 ай бұрын
@@justthewayitis ich hoffe, es werden noch mindestens 15 Jahre mit der GS mehr, bevor ich zur Gehhilfe benötige
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Lol
@brianlekei89202 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Carl. I just learned something about my 2021 GS that I did not know. Something the Harley Pan America does with one touch and now I know my BMW does it too. Fantastic explanation.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian good morning, glad you enjoyed the episode. Carl
@wetspecs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carl. As ever, beautifully explained and made interesting. I new why I bought a 1250GS but couldn't quite explain why. You've done it for me! Look forward to the next episode.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin, thank you. They are great bikes... and can be a lot of fun. Best wishes Carl
@adriasu92 Жыл бұрын
I took me some time to finally find a video where you can see the suspension movement, also peeeerfect explanation of all the modes usign clear language some text and reference. Liked and Subscribed :)
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Masta, thank you for your feedback. The 3 episodes took a lot of time to bring together, and BMW were very helpful "their technical team" in confirming the modes and systems. I have a couple more system episodes to make this year, the engine brake torque control system is very clever indeed, so I will make one just about that too. Glad you found them helpful. Best wishes Carl
@Cashmore1671 Жыл бұрын
Best explanation of Dynamic ESA I’ve heard. Great job mate!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@DB19562 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good to better understand what is going on down there! I've always left mine in Auto anyway, so far. Looking forward to the modes episode.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi DB, I am not yet sure how technical or basic i will make the Riding Modes episode. I know what i would like to make...But i will wait and see what viewers say and comment on Part 1 & 2 first.... then decide. Best Wishes Carl
@schemkesa2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and right. The XR only has AUTO and MIN. I never use MIN and leave it to AUTO all the time. If I'm going for a long trip abroad, so witb panniers and stuff, you can indeed feel the bike needs some time to adjust. To speed it up, I sort of compress en decompress the spring while riding the first meters, by doing some squats on the footrests while riding and really try to compress and decompress the spring, so the electronics can do their thing
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Antoine, thank you for sharing a tip that other owners can try, I'm just about to head out on the GS to go to a Wunderlich Riding Dynamics course... so I will test put your tip. Thankyou Carl
@gracemalley68215 ай бұрын
Really great videos. Anyone else nervous about the screw driver getting close to the TFT display?
@justthewayitis5 ай бұрын
Hi Grace, several people said the same lol, I was careful 🙏, best wishes Carl
@Dazmpower Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic explanation, like others have said this should should be part of the BMW handover. I am changing from 2016 1200 to new 1250, never realised that auto replaced 3 settings of rider + luggage etc. thanks working my way through your videos.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Darryl, thanks for the feedback, and pleased to hear you are enjoying the episodes, welcome to the channel. Good luck with your new bike, when does it arrive? Regards Carl
@ugurpolat3252 жыл бұрын
Again a very good explanation. I felt myself as listrning to a lecture in the uni. Greetings from izmir Turkey
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ugar, thank you 👍for your compliment, Carl
@rossa7215 Жыл бұрын
Overall, great to know about this. Can’t help mentioning that this is 20 minutes of video for 3 minutes worth of information.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Ross, I'm happy for you to show me and the others how to do that ...my original version was 56 mins, and I cut out loads of other bike sensor systems and suspension related info ... just to get it down to around 20 mins. The spreadsheet in this episode is much smaller and with much less detail than the original I created. Best wishes Carl
@Swizzenator Жыл бұрын
Teacher of the year right here🙏
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, thank you 👍 Happy New Year
@littlerichardsimmons Жыл бұрын
I've watched a couple of your videos. They are very clear and informative.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi FM, welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback 👍 it’s nice to hear viewers and subscribers enjoy the content. Have a great weekend Carl
@bobjohnson2920 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! I usually stop paying attention to everything after 2 or 3 minutes (unless it's topless lol) but I was very focused throughout your whole video. I need to lose some weight so I don't have to spend a fortune to swap out the spring. Although it feels decent at 330lbs. I also have a 2020 RR in stock form, yet the suspension still manages somehow. I do get some gyro affect on the track in the front end mid corner anything over 70mph. The gym will fix that.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Bob and welcome 🙏 thank you for sharing and your honest approach, I guess will could all do with some gym time. Much cheaper than trying to reduce the bike weight 😉. You have a nice couple of bikes 👍 Regards Carl
@MrDesperadoontheroof11 ай бұрын
This is absolute quality content ❤️. Thanks for explaining it so well sir .
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 glad you are enjoying the GS/A series Best wishes Carl
@Tigerrider2 Жыл бұрын
I have discovered your videos and do enjoy them Carl. One point i do have to make though concerning your suggestion of lowering the bike to let the pillion on and off is this.. Customers doing this found their servos in the rear shock were failing because they of the extra load being put on the servo trying to "wind up" the shock when rider/pillion are already seated.. The pre load is supposed to be set before loading it.. This was covered in the forums a while ago.. Whether BMW have uprated the servo, i dont know. It woukd be good to find out..
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, welcome 🙏 and thank you for your comments on the rear shock preload adjustment. I can easily imagine that being the case as the servo is very slow to operate. I will ask bmw if it was upgraded during the 21-23 model run and if they have news I’ll report back. Glad your enjoying the series Kindest regards Carl
@bullsfan37052 жыл бұрын
Thank you - this was very informative. Now I understand it too!
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bulls Fan, thankyou....
@tsport63682 жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, another interesting, well explained video. I'm a bit short in the leg and was advised by the dealer to put it in MIN to keep the seat height as low as possible. However I found this interfered with ground clearance (I have a low chassis GSA) when cornering so ended up getting a lower seat and putting it back to AUTO, which is much better. Off on the ferry from UK to Spain later this month so will be trying out your tip of using MIN when boarding and disembarking the ship.😄
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tsport, great solution to the ground clearance problem, I'm sure other viewers might use that tip, so thankyou for sharing. I hope you have a great time in Spain, it is supposed to be lovely in September...so have a great time on those empty smooth roads. Carl
@correykeen29562 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always. Look forward to the next one.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Correy, good morning, next episode will be up on Thursday next week. Carl
@alftupper67622 жыл бұрын
brilliant, thank you ,thank you ,thank you, at last someone takes the time to explain.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Alf, thank you. Then perhaps your going to enjoy Part 2 next Thursday... smile. Best wishes Carl
@Carlnewman682 жыл бұрын
When is part two coming , thanks for your very clear delivery
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Carl, it will be up next Thursday. Currently working on Part 2 ...👍 Regards Carl
@Jon_Bass4001 Жыл бұрын
The min/max/auto settings came about (for R1200GS, at least) on the latter 2017 bikes. Just a point of clarification. Great video!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, yes thankyou, other subscribers have highlighted that to me and I'm happy to be corrected when something needs updating. Last week I spent some time on a 2018 Rallye and it also felt a little firmer than the current version. I liked it. Best wishes Carl
@Jon_Bass4001 Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis I’m glad to have found your channel. Subscribed.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@rogerstuder3680 Жыл бұрын
wow! Very competent. It was always difficult to understand this and I did not change anything about it. Now i got it. Much thanks.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Roger welcome to the channel and seasons greetings. Thankyou they took many many hours to make but I am pleased they helped you. It's very interesting technology. Best wishes Carl
@a.c.e.756810 ай бұрын
9:24 I was going to mention that which you have highlighted in yellow but no matter what the temperature, I always make pre-load adjustments without anyone on the motorcycle including myself even if it is warm out.
@justthewayitis10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🙏
@matthiaswolker9130 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! You explained very well! Waiting for the 2 upcoming videos you mentioned. Thanks and best regards from Germany! 👍🏼
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hallo Matthias, danke, ich freue mich, dass dir das Video gefallen hat. Liebe Grüße aus Hessen. Carl
@paulWatty Жыл бұрын
A good reason to use max pre-load on a GS or GSA is when using the side stand on a cambered road. A few models ago, BMW increased the length of the side stand so that it was easier to pull the bike up. On a level surface this works well but where the camber is such that the road surface is higher on the left, the bike can be too upright for comfort. Max pre-load solves that problem nicely returning to auto when back on the bike.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul Thankyou for this great tip 😇 I’m sure other owners will read this and remember your suggestion 10/10 idea 👍 Best wishes Carl
@Cbx19632 жыл бұрын
Very informative thanks , but am I the only one cringing when you use a screw driver near the TFT (shuddering just thinking about it).. look forward to part 2.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi CBX, LOL...yes perhaps i should use something else...Part 2 will be up next Thursday. Carl
@joep21772 жыл бұрын
Ya, I was like whoa, careful!
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, lol... I was careful 😏
@DoodleRider2 жыл бұрын
Great video, that’s the best I’ve heard the modes being explained. Will watch the next one.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, Thankyou.
@nickgould64622 жыл бұрын
Hear hear…. Best explanation I’ve seen by far. Thank you
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Nick, more to follow next week.
@toryb42 ай бұрын
Maybe it is intended, but the audio drops off abruptly at 19:46. Great video. Well explained!
@justthewayitis2 ай бұрын
Hi Tory, thank you I’ll go check it right now 👍
@justthewayitis2 ай бұрын
Yes you are correct, I have sent an email to KZbin as this is the second video on my channel that has audio that disappears. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Carl
@exit9874 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Best instruction videos Ive seen. Clearly, Informative, all topics in the right order..excellent. Greetings from sweden
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello EXIT, thank-you for your comments. I have been very surprised by the number of positive comments received recently, which is great, and actually motivates me to try to improve my content each episode. Greetings to Sweden from Hessen, Germany. Carl
@andrelclucato Жыл бұрын
Hi. Excelent explanation! I've just upgraded from 2018 R1200GS Premium to a 2023 R1250GSA, but just for notice, my 2018 R1200 GS Premium, non-TFT (here in Brazil, we had versions TFT and non-TFT in this year), already came with "MIN-AUTO-MAX" config of Dynamic ESA. I beleve that this feature was implemented independently of the type of pannel.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello and welcome to the channel thankyou, yes some of the subscribers mentioned this in the comments below. But thankyou, which colour have you ordered? The new trophy graphics? Best wishes Carl
@andrelclucato Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis Hi Carl, the new trophy graphic is not available here for now, only triple black and rallye, which was my choice. My mistake for not reading the comments below.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Andre, well your going to get a great bike with a nice colour option. The 2018 version is very nice, I have good friend with one and the rear suspension is actually really nice, and I think a little firmer than mine. Best wishes Carl
@andrelclucato Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis I think that too and when I took my wife for a ride (she is my partner in trips), the first thing her noticed is that she doesn't feel the ground irregularities like in the 2018 Premium. I felt the GSA much more easy to ride and feel far more confident with it, despite the size.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
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@maxflight777 Жыл бұрын
My OCD had a wobble when you tapped the lovely TFT with your sharp screwdriver 🪛!😱
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Lol....
@string2307 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video and well explained as always. Thank you.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello String, thank you for the compliment.
@robertlee8042 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019. I have all these functions too. It’s an American bike. I bought it used. I thought I was going to have to sell it because it was too high. Then I discovered minimum. With minimum I can flat foot. It’s dramatic. I hope to God it doesn’t break because I tend to keep bikes for decades.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Robert and welcome. Glad that you found the MIN setting. I hope you have many trouble free years ahead of you. It is a great bike. Best wishes Carl
@jamesfisher18272 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation of the system in layman’s terms.👍
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I need to keep it simple so everyone of all abilities can follow along. Best wishes Carl
@paulrichardson1906 Жыл бұрын
Yes content interesting I have a 2019 Rally 1250 never really looked at the suspension in detail. Thank you. And I do take it off road love it…
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, glad you enjoyed the 3 part mini series, lots to take onboard... I hope you continue to have lots of fun with your Rallye on and off road. Best wishes Carl
@andrewjones21675 ай бұрын
I'm 6'4" and weight 250 lbs but always keep my bike at MIN suspension setting when riding. I only switch it to MAX when parked to keep it from falling off the side stand. If I put it in AUTO or MAX it gets a very noticeable and extremely annoying tapping feeling (only when accelerating or keeping engine under load). The tapping is worst between 37 to about 53 MPH. It feels like a rock is stuck on the tire but it goes away if I push the clutch in. The dealer said everything is normal (like they always say unless the wheels fall off). Also, O don't notice much difference between the Road and Dynamic setting. The rear suspension is kind of rough. I can feel every tiny crack in the road like if the ture pressure was at several hundred PSI. My Kawasaki KLR650 has auch smoother suspension and also less vibration at the handlebars at 5 000 RPM. I expected a lot more from a BMW.
@justthewayitis5 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, have you had your drive shaft inspection and test carried out ? I mention this because many owners have reported similar issues as you describe, going away after a drive shaft has been installed. I’m not saying I’m sure in your case it will but it’s definitely worth talking to your dealership about the inspection and test, as several thousands of new drive shaft units have been installed under warranty because they failed the test procedures that BMW outlined. Also if you think about it, running in MIN lowers the drive shaft rotation angle which is another indicator. Let me know your thoughts Regards Carl
@francorisotto22702 ай бұрын
Thank you - great explanation...
@justthewayitis2 ай бұрын
Hi Franco, thank you 🙏
@BMWworldstickers Жыл бұрын
My respects. Lovely explanation video. Well done.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi BWS thankyou 👍
@dowster645 күн бұрын
Just a note, I have a 2017 R1200GS Rallye (not X, ie sports suspension option) with Dynamic ESA at it has min, max and auto and not rider + luggage etc. Note you can still see the icons in the lcd...
@justthewayitis4 күн бұрын
Thank you for confirming 👍
@gordyl92472 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel Carl. Best explanation yet. Subbed and liked 👍😊
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gordy and welcome to the channel, glad you enjoyed this episode. Best wishes Carl
@RikkyTang2 жыл бұрын
Great video Carl and the clips of the preload collar extending/retracting were very interesting! With my R1250R I have pretty much settled on the Max Preload and Road Damping for my road riding. Auto Preload (like you found I suspect) sets the spring too softly and allows the rear to pogo under even very moderately progressive riding. Now potentially I could go for Auto Preload and Dynamic Damping, but I find the damping too firm for UK roads and for me it is more jarring/uncomfortable than the first combination. I use Max/Dynamic on the track and the bike behaves better than it has any right to! It's all about finding the right settings to suit you through experimentation 😁 It's so satisfying to be able to alter these settings without the need of spanner or screwdriver!
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rikky, thank you for sharing your track settings, you are probably the most experienced R1250R rider who regularly goes to UK track days, have you ever seen another R1250R on the track ?. I wonder if BMW will give the R a little more ride height (25mm would be great) and a little more suspension control on the next version R1300R-M in 2024… now that would be a nice upgrade for you…Smile
@gesanners14172 жыл бұрын
Great video Carl, l struggled to get my head around things but you make it crystal clear. Much appreciated thanks.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gesanners, and welcome to the channel. Thankyou for your feedback. Glad the episodes are helpful. Kind regards Carl
@gerhardvaneeden5615 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you very much. Pringles for the win!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Gehard, thank you. Lol... yes it was a Pringles container... Carl
@gerhardvaneeden5615 Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis Hi Carl. I've seen enough of them to know! Good prop - worked perfectly. Wish your subscriber count would grow - your content is way too good to not be seen by many.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Gerhard, thank you, I would like the subs to grow too... smile. It takes a lot of time to make episodes I upload. KZbin keeps telling me that to grow I need to upload a minimum of 1 video a week, but that's just not possible for me, plus i only want to upload content that's actually useful and helpful to subscribers. So sometimes its 2 or 3 weeks between them. Thankyou for your supportive comments. Kindest regards Carl
@gerhardvaneeden5615 Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis Well, it looks like you don't really need the money (from KZbin), so keeping it on your schedule is fine then. Also, your point about publishing only useful content is a good one. I see too many channels that publish unnecessary nonsense. You're welcome. Regards, and good luck!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gerhard.
@Edward6124 Жыл бұрын
Small comment Carl: You sad in the video (15:25) to put the spring load on “MAX” on a R1250R. Today I tested that setting. The pre-load is too high for me (too little sag, it let the shock top out too “far” when going over bumps). Not pleasant for public roads. For me the “Auto-setting” is the right setting. By the way, I like the way you’re explaining this suspension chapters, tanks!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Edward welcome to the channel, yes the max setting does not suit everyone and is road dependent, on smooth surfaces it works quite well. Glad to hear your having a play with the settings. I really enjoyed my time with the R1250R and if I could have found a seat solution that worked for me I would have one in my garage 👍
@jasonportman4591 Жыл бұрын
We've had the inertial sensor on the USA GS bikes since 2018
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Jason, yes correct but they were the 5 Axis module, from 2021 BMW fitted the 6 Axis module from the S1000RR. Still a great bike 5 or 6 axis IMU. Best wishes Carl
@ShahramZadehАй бұрын
Very informative and perfeclty explained, Excellent and thank you. I have an older 1200GS that has totally different modes, I have never understood them. Do you have any video for older generations?
@justthewayitisАй бұрын
Hello 🙋🏻♂️, and thank you 🙏. I don’t have a specific video for the older versions but the principles are similar. Best wishes Carl
@ShahramZadehАй бұрын
@@justthewayitis Thank you very much, again awsome vidoes...
@justthewayitisАй бұрын
🙏🙋🏻♂️
@RobinRWS7 ай бұрын
Very very helpful and clear explanation!
@justthewayitis7 ай бұрын
Glad you found the mini series helpful Robin. Thank you for your feedback Regards Carl 🙋🏻♂️
@marianomiranovich3320 Жыл бұрын
Hi Carl! First i’d like to thank you for your video, it’s had been a great class for me. Well explain, and very useful. Regards from Argentina 🇦🇷
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Mariano, good evening and welcome to the channel, glad you are enjoying the series. Hello Argentina 👍 Regards Carl
@pascalblondeau42262 жыл бұрын
Merci pour cette vidéo, j'ai appris qu'en utilisant le mode minimum, mon épouse pourra plus facilement monter sur la gsa. Je n'y avais pas pensé car j'utilise toujours le mode auto.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Pascal, je suis ravie que la vidéo vous ait plu, et maintenant votre femme sera très contente que vous trouviez un moyen de l'aider à monter et descendre de votre GS. Bon week-end...Carl
@Guinnessisgoodforyou2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, just what the doctor ordered 👌
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Thankyou....
@moconnor50 Жыл бұрын
Tremendously helpful video. Blessings to you!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Moconnor, thank you 👍
@MrMestrebimba Жыл бұрын
Amazing explanations!! Thanks from my heart!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Gustavo and welcome to the channel 👍thank you for your feedback I hope you continue to enjoy the series Best wishes Carl
@nunawadingtoyota8134 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic, very detailed, well done.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello and welcome, glad you are enjoying the series, best wishes Carl
@nunuk7 Жыл бұрын
A big thank you for such a comprehensive explanation ✌
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Nunuk, thank you. 👍.
@nunuk7 Жыл бұрын
@@justthewayitis You're very welcome, keep it on so old farts like me can comfortably ride the wave 😉
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Lol.... 👍
@drivehigh02 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation and it was informative. I Was glued to all 3 parts on this segment. Thank you for breaking down this complicated subject in to easy parts.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Drivehigh and welcome to the channel, thank you for your feedback it was a lot of work and involved a lot of help and clarification from BMW technical office. Best wishes Carl
@anandbalagopal9617 Жыл бұрын
The easiest way to get to Auto from Min is, to change first to Max, and after it reaches Max,change to Auto
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Anand, thank you
@txemalezameta47903 ай бұрын
Excelente explicación. Gracias
@justthewayitis3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@markuskorsmeier3049 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You made my day (with my new GS)
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, glad you are enjoying the series and congratulations on your new bike. Best wishes Carl
@QQRREE Жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant thank you so much from a short arse has really helped me
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome 👍
@Darranna Жыл бұрын
I run my 2018 (TFT Version) 1250 GS on minimum all the time, reason being I only have a 28” inside leg. I also vary between ‘Road’ and Dynamic Pro depending on the type of ridding I’m doing.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello Darranna, and welcome to the channel. Thankyou for sharing your settings it will help other owners know it is completely ok to do this. I hope you are enjoying your GS and having lots of fun. Best wishes Carl
@jagpessoa2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hello Joáo, the more we share the more we learn. More to come next Thursday. Carl
@NotNowCato1254 Жыл бұрын
I've also taken to occasionally cycling through to min. and max. preload settings just to 'exercise' the stepper motor fully in both directions. Seems sensible to me. Word on the street is that the electrickery within the rear shock is prone to failure between 20 and 30k miles. Hope not!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I hope not too. Occasionally moving through the height range is a good idea. 👍
@BillGsa11 ай бұрын
H I have to thank you for noticing that rain mode makes the suspension softer than road mode, I wouldn't have tried it otherwise. My wife hates rough roads, in rain mode the suspension just soaks up the bumps 😂
@justthewayitis11 ай бұрын
Hi Bill, a happy wife is the most important thing 😉 Glad to hear you are enjoying the series Carl 🙏
@nickralph6765 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this clear explanation.
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome 🙏 I’m glad you enjoy the series. Best wishes Carl
@carlosantoniogonzalezsanab5726 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great explanation, super clear!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hi Carlos, thank you 🙏 Best wishes Carl
@sjanmaruk Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video series.. really helpfull!
@justthewayitis Жыл бұрын
Hello and welcome to the channel, glad you are enjoying the series, best wishes carl
@psj39402 жыл бұрын
I am looking for Part 2 suspension damping ???…
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Yes Part 2 is damping modes and ride modes a IMU. Carl
@psj39402 жыл бұрын
I guess it is NOT available yet, your Video says next week, sorry for asking. Thank you !
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
No problem. It will be up next week.
@markjennings-principals.p.58704 ай бұрын
I would be interested in some "coverage" of the tele-lever suspension. Does it affect trail braking or the weight shift from back to front when braking hard for example. Shock unloading so to speak. It's effect on braking in the turn is another interest. Cheers from the Continent.
@justthewayitis4 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, good morning, good questions, there will be a couple of videos up soon that touch on this regarding the EVO telelever system on the new 1300. Kind regards Carl
@robertospagnolo48375 ай бұрын
Bravo! Very clear
@justthewayitis5 ай бұрын
Thank you Roberto, 🙏🙋🏻♂️
@brucebrown65972 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Carl… I guess I should have read the manual more carefully. I’ve been thinking incorrectly how it works!
@justthewayitis2 жыл бұрын
Hello Bruce, we are all guilty of not reading manuals. Lol.... best wishes Carl