BMW R1300 GS One Year On

[@masiethom4007]

Hi, Caledonian biker, once again, your enthusiasm and experience of numerous bikes and riding reviews has made me more aware of the suitability and range of bikes available to someone fairly new to riding, ensuring peace of mind and knowledge, when thinking about the machine of your choice prior to buying it. Many thanks and I shall continue to view your channel and look forward to future biking reviews.

[@caledonianbiker]

@@masiethom4007 Hi thanks for watching and commenting on my video your praise is much appreciated many thanks. Cheers C.B.

[@Laurence1963]

Enjoyed your review thanks very much. I am in Australia and just upgraded my GS1200 to a GSA1300 ASA triple black with all the options. Like most people I hated it when I first saw the videos, but now love it, particularly the view when riding and looking down over the massive tank. I am just running it in, and can’t see myself ever going back to having a clutch. It makes the ride a lot more relaxing at 61 years old. I have read a lot of the negatives about it, but like me get out and ride one and you will soon change your mind. Love your work!

[@caledonianbiker]

@@Laurence1963 Hi Laurence thanks for watching and commenting on the video. My family live in Oz l used to also and I'm a regular visitor. Thanks again for your kind words re my Channel. Re your new bike l wish you miles of smiles with it. Cheers C.B.

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi Duncan thanks for watching and commenting on the video much appreciated and also sharing your experience with the Channel. I'm glad your happy with your bike l know how much that matters. I was very fortunate to retain my R1250GS Rallye which l still get lots of pleasure from too. May l wish many miles of smiles on your bike. C.B.

[@guizzmohsam1571]

Nice one J. Honest and very informative.

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Your kind words are much appreciated. C.B.

[@Jmbo65]

Im have the GS1300 and absolutely love it, had some gremlins at the start as I was an earlier adopter. Glad I bought and upgraded from my GS1250..... keep up the good work

[@caledonianbiker]

Thanks for watching and sharing your own personal experience after the purchase of your R1300 GS. I'm delighted that you've decided to continue with your ownership of this excellent bike after experiencing your difficulties at the commencement of your ownership. May I wish you many miles of smiles on your bike. Cheers C.B.

[@greenrush4313]

Get Pan America

[@caledonianbiker]

​@@greenrush4313Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video. I'm glad your a Pan America fan and commented on it. I've posted a few videos on this Channel before and not had a comment. It's a bike I've not ridden so pointless commenting. But as you seen in my video I'm a massive GS fan and I'm loving my bike. Please Subscribe to my Channel for a wide range of bikes especially in the Shortsvideos l think you'd enjoy scrolling through them. Cheers C.B.

[@simonrichardson3167]

Great comments I am also using an optimate on the 1300. Radar is a fab option on the tours and uk smart motorways as is the electric screen, I agree spokes are a massive pain to clean you did well chosing those wheels mine are the standard cast ones. After the latest software updates and a service the bike is running very well, it is a class act. Very powerful bike, struggle to use it all without getting in a lot of trouble.

[@caledonianbiker]

Thanks for watching commenting and sharing your personal views and experiences with the Channel. I'm a massive fan as you see with my yearly review of the bike. I ride with several other R1300 GS owners who are all like minded. I wish you many miles of smiles on your R1300 GS. Cheers C.B.

[@jaquesmike68]

Great review John !

[@caledonianbiker]

@@jaquesmike68 Hi thanks for your positive response much appreciated.

[@britishnick03]

Another Great review! Really informative....thank you CB 👍

[@caledonianbiker]

@@britishnick03 Hi thanks for watching and commenting appreciate your feedback. C.B.

[@jamescurrie1285]

Spot on review Big Stuff 👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@caledonianbiker]

@@jamescurrie1285 Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video your praise is much appreciated. Cheers.

[@jamescurrie1285]

Did the de cat down pipe s def make a difference to performance

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi thanks again for commenting and asking the question with the downpipes fitted and an end can 10bhp is achieved taking it to 155bhp. However if you aren't satisfied with that HillTop Tuners can map you up to 170bhp​@@jamescurrie1285

[@geoffsmith1616]

I have the same bike , very honest and clear , I love mine I totally agree with you 100% torque is where it’s at on the road , and no chain!! I have just ordered the Akra titanium headers for mine there in a box in the kitchen , I will have to add the valve eliminator and a lam sensor cheater behind the resonator , I had a qd on my v4 multi and I also had to get the flasher for it to , yours sounds epic I hope the Akra sounds as good , not many videos on you tube at the moment to hear .. have a good Christmas up there

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi Geoff thanks for watching and sharing your personal experiences and knowledge of your previous exhaust systems. I'm sure your system will be awesome too. Glad you enjoyed my video and thanks for your kind words. Keep me posted on your progress and your thoughts on the bike once your system is fitted. Are you aware you can have it re - mapped by HillTop Tuners near Hinkley to over 170bhp. Cheers C.B. have a nice Xmas.

[@geoffsmith1616]

@ thank you for the reply , more than most Chanel’s are prepared to do on you tube, I remeber a bit of conspiracy around hilltop a few years ago with weather or not the maps and tuning were legitimate. It could be a disgruntled customer? Bit there still going so there must be some weight to what they are doing.. I really appreciate you letting me know as there not to far away really only about 3 hrs from me , probably worth a ride up there , I need to ask about software updates etc and how it may effect the map , anyhow, have a great Christmas cb and one again thanks for the reply and information which could really help me out , g

[@caledonianbiker]

​@@geoffsmith1616Hi thanks Geoff for your kind words again. Please keep me posted on your bike and your new mods. C.B.

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video your praise is much appreciated cheers. C.B.

[@GregorSimpson-b7m]

Great review big man

[@caledonianbiker]

@@GregorSimpson-b7m Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video your praise is much appreciated. C.B.

[@duncangibson1562]

Glad your pleased with your bike buddy , unfortunately after having owned the last four models of GS, I couldn’t get on with the looks of the 1300 when launched , but know that looks are subjective, I searched for the last of the 1250,s , to no avail, but opted for a 1250RS instead , to have the same engine, and absolutely love it ,

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi thanks for watching and sharing your personal views on the bike I'm a big fan too of the R1250GS motor l wish you many miles of smiles with your new bike. Please Subscribe to my Channel for more bike stuff and comment again soon how your getting on with your bike please I'd love to know. Cheers C.B.

[@garydalzell3690]

great review brother

[@caledonianbiker]

@@garydalzell3690 Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video and appreciate your comment. Cheers C.B.

[@jamessteel9287]

Well done. Another cracking video JK

[@caledonianbiker]

@@jamessteel9287 Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video your praise is much appreciated. Cheers.

[@mvd944l]

Good review, still not as good as a 70's Norton , the ultimate adventure bike 😁 Gino

[@caledonianbiker]

@@mvd944l Thanks for commenting Gino glad your enjoying the review much appreciate your response. Cheers.

[@other9293]

Did you have to remap after adding the new headers, assuming the Cat delete? I would like to go with a new full exhaust set up, but used to needing a remap on other bikes.

[@caledonianbiker]

@@other9293 Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video. No re-map required plug and play and gain 10bhp together with a decent Torque boost not to mention a weight saving too. Qd Exhaust system Manufacturers are using a kid on cat to take the 3 lambda sensors on your R1300GS. As a result no power commander No heal Tec gadget and as l said No re-map. Easy fit see my shorts vids on the system only a few bolts and swap over the lambdas Please Subscribe to the Channel for more videos on the R1300GS models. Cheers C.B.

[@AnnaAndersson-c6i]

What fender extender do you have on the front Wheel? How much space is it against the engine protection plate?

[@caledonianbiker]

@@AnnaAndersson-c6i Hi thanks for watching and asking your question on the bike. I'm not one for paying over the odds prices for aftermarket bits. The front fender extender is an Ali Express purchase and was easily fitted and been on for over a year without an issue. My R1300GS BMW is the Trophy Enduro X version so it comes with a chunkier bash plate than the standard R1300GS so there's no concerns over rubbing etc. I hope your enjoying your R1300GS please feel free to leave any other questions about the bike. Thanks again C.B.

[@richardbarton2709]

£23,000 really worth that much.

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the bike. The cost was way short of that and my p/X was almost what l paid for my R1250GS 40th edition. So l was happy to make the purchase In my many decades of biking l always considered my R1's or Panigale bikes etc to name a few as a similiar value as a standard quality made family saloon car namely Ford or Toyota. There's NO WAY I can buy a standard car new for 20k these days. In 1994 l paid £9425 for a new Honda Fireblade just to give you an idea of the minimal price changed in bikes to cars now. Thanks for your comment and time.

[@TheZanshen]

I had the 1150 and the 1100gs which the 1100 was better in my opinion.

[@caledonianbiker]

@@TheZanshen Hi thanks for watching and commenting on the video l remember both those bikes well I've done a few miles on the air cooled in the past very capable. Please Subscribe to the Channel for more bikes and memories of older ones too. Cheers.

[@TheZanshen]

@ Yes mate I now ride a VFR 1200x crosstourer DCT and it’s superb .

[@austinmatthews347]

i am sticking with my gsa 1250 not a fan of the 1300 gs or gsa

[@caledonianbiker]

@@austinmatthews347 Hi Austin thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Your certainly not alone in your views with you having the gsa you're more than sorted for an awesome bike I've ridden 6 Continents with these bikes and their in my opinion a trail blazer in all types of roads and conditions. Please have a look at my vids of my journey from Scotland to China on my Channel and you'll see these bikes in their element. They also feature heavily in my Patagonia videos too. Thanks again for sharing your comments in the Channel it's much appreciated. C.B.

[@austinmatthews347]

@ for so many years i laughed at the gs called them gillopies now i dont see me without one when the rt with the tft came out i fancied one glad i went gs

[@caledonianbiker]

@austinmatthews347 Hi thanks for sharing your personal experiences with the Channel and l wish you many more GS's.

[@12masterr]

Hello. I have the same " rally kit" and it includes the hanger for the exhaust for free.

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment on your experience and l agree with you mines also came with the free of charge hanger but I've been made aware of other owners not getting what we did. So l decided to price it up to make other owners aware of it's cost and availability. Cheers C.B.

[@andrewdickerson7903]

@@caledonianbiker I've actually just ordered the exhaust hanger but BMW don't have a blanking plate for the left hand side. Looks like you have something fitted on yours though? Cheers Andy

[@caledonianbiker]

Hi Andrew thanks for coming back to the Channel and commenting on the latest update with your R1300GS BMW. Your correct on the fact BMW don't supply a backing plate for the rear nearside hanger so l simply had a look through my old anodised short bolts found a pair that fitted flush in the holes where the hanger was and fitted those tidying it up. Hope that helps keep me posted please on your bike and your experiences with it. Cheers C.B.

[@RoseRose-j4k]

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[@caledonianbiker]

Hi Rose thank you for your kind offer, you can contact me on my email address which can be retrieved on my home page.