Welcome To All Our Newest Members...

[biggied]

Hi everyone,

I just recently joined this forum. I currently ride an 07 R1200RT but will soon swap that for a new K1300S. The bike hopefully will arrive within a week. Once I get the bike I'll post some pictures.

[Bernardo]

Welcome to the forum Dan! and congratulations to your new beauty

BTW.. what a Avatar you have! Is a transformer?

[biggied]

Welcome to the forum Dan! and congratulations to your new beauty

BTW.. what a Avatar you have! Is a transformer?

Hi Bernardo, thanks for the welcome! The avatar is a character from a website called homestarrunner.com.

[leeski09]

Hi guys,

Great forums here..... read lots and looked at all the vids...superb!

Well i had the K13S demo out for the full day on saturday and was completely spellbound when i returned with it. Stupid grin on face, heart still racing after a 2 mile clear straight road blast and the strong knowledge that i am getting one!!!! I currently have a Suzuki GSX650F (now for sale along with car!!) which has been a great bike for me since ive been off bikes for a few years. Im 37 and live in Lincs where we have great roads for biking. Whilst the GSXF has been solid, well planted and heavy (which i like) and has plenty of fun inside that 650 inline 4, i really wanted something with more torque and comfort. Recently ridden 1000cc Fazers, Triumph Sprint ST which are nice enough and was going to try the ZZR14 but after demo of the k13 there simply is not turning back! Saddening thing is that i work overseas and since i dont like coming home in winter in favour of tropical climates, i wont be back until next easter for a 2-3 months break. However this gives me lots of time to chat with you guys on mods, specs, problems (hopefully not) and all good advice you can afford me. Look forward to getting aquainted with you all over next few months and maybe riding out in UK next year with some of ya.

Take care all and see you around....

Lee

[Bernardo]

Welcome to the forum Lee

No mistake: K13 is really a beautiful bike..

No problem with issues: Is true, but also is true that problems are solved across the time, BMW guys AND US, are working for it..

[leeski09]

Thank you Bernado


Only 2 thing i was worried about after 8 hrs on the bike (not in one go i hasten to add......3 1/2 hrs max with no back ache)...

1 - vibration: after an hour and a half i was getting some tingling and numbness in my hands....possibly my riding technique which needs addressing however i thought i was on the bars fairly lightly... but when in a string a sweepies and bendies maybe i changed subliminally??? what you think? I had read a review that mentioned this - but you can never be certain of the reviewers riding technique or interpretation.

2 - when serious acceleration applied and up to 120-140 mph i experienced a bit of steering wobble. Is this a characteristic of bike? Can a steering damper be fitted to these? i was a bit concerened of tank slapping but when bike went back i saw that the tyres (tires to you US folks) were a bit squared-off. Since its a demo you can expect that test pilots will push all boundaries (as i did) and therefore could it possibly be this that impinged the ride. On the striaght its fine. On a good steep leaning bend its fine...... just the middle ground when i experienced the unsettled steering.

Sorry if this is in the wrong place...... still finding my way around this forum

Lee

[Bernardo]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place...... still finding my way around this forum...

Hi Lee:

It's ok , but the correct way is "Tech, Service and Maintenance", on two separated themes: Vibration and steering stability

But, previously, try a search with the words :

For the first: Vibration handlebar,
For the second: Steering, front fork, suspension, stability, or similar.

Here in the forum you have a lot of information..

If you don't find anything, just initiate a new thread with your doubts.. we can help you..

My experience:

Vibration: in ranges of 5000, 7000, 9000. a little, but is not an issue
Steering: Very , very stable at high speed, at 140 Mph (225 Km/h) I can go stright or cornering without problems. HInt: Don't make efforts on the handlebars, let it almost free, support you with your stomach muscles and corner with your body.
Tyre wearing: Yes, K13 is a "tyre wear machine", but the square-off don't disturbs ridding.

Hope this helps you...

[Xenzei]

Hi all,

My name is Patrik, from Sweden. I have just joined the forum.

I am just about to buy my first BMW - I tested the K1300R and now I must have one
I found this nice forum and one interesting discussion is about the break in of a new mc.

Ride safely all and I hope my english not is to bad

Patrik

[GeeBee]

Welcome Patrik and good luck with the purchase!
Your English is absolutely fine and don't hesitate to post. Many of us, including myself, are non-native speakers.
Cheers

[cressiba]

thanks, nice site, i have a k1200 r sport and i hope to learn some thinks from you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[YMFB]

Hi, Im YMFB

I posted on the tell us about you thread so this is just to say the forum looks great and Im sure I will have some fairly silly questions when I get my K1300S in about three weeks time.

Right now Im selling all my old unwanted Ducati bits so that I can INVEST is some carbon goodies.

Is the tank metal or plastic as I have a nice magnetic tank bag which I will sell on if its no use on the K1300S.

Cheers

[andy griff]

YFMB

It's a plastic cover....

[9hartz]

I am Mike Hartz from Northern Indiana. Just bought 05' K1200S and put 1000 miles on it the first 2 weeks! I was at the MOTO GP in Indianapolis last weekend and had the priveledge of meeting Shiva. Thanks for taking a moment to talk . I LOVE MY K1200S!! I am 6'4'' and it fits me so well. Taking her in on Fri for 6000 mile service. This sight was very helpful with all sorts of questions I had before I bought her. Looking forward to signing on regularly. I'll add some pics. later.

See ya on the road!

[Jamie]

welcome Mike

[orange power]

Hi friends,

I am Miguel and I live in the north of Spain in Santander.

I have a new orange k1300s with 800 km and I´ve been reading the forum for some months.
I can see that there are a lot of experts in KS BMW I hope I can learn a lot from all of you and change experiences...... with all of you

[motorbikez]

Welcome aboard Miguel.

[loki1957]

I'm new here and to BMW. I bought a 2004 K1200RS a week ago. I absolutely love it. I've gone from a Buell S3 Thunderbolt to the K1200RS. No comparison. The Buell had gobs of low end power. I think it could pull you off the back if you weren't holding on tight. But, there was just no sophistication. Poor ride, loud, and I think the bigger, heavier BMW actually handles better. So far I love it.

[GeeBee]

Welcome on board and good luck, lots of miles and lots of fun with your purchase!

[Bernardo]

Hi loki! welcome to the forum

any pic of your beauty ?

BTW US America is too big.... Where are you from ?

[loki1957]

Milwaukee WI

[loki1957]

Is there anywhere on the forum that talk about catalytic converters? What I want to know is, do all BMWs' have them. Mine came from CA and does. Can it be removed?
Thanks,
Loki

[Bernardo]

Is there anywhere on the forum that talk about catalytic converters? What I want to know is, do all BMWs' have them. Mine came from CA and does. Can it be removed?
Thanks,
Loki

I think yes, for example this thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1748

But please make the question on tech and maintenance section

[dyferxxx]

Bernardo has right, a should introduce myself. So officialy:

Hello everyone, I'm Adam, my friend called me Dyfer - in polish it means "final drive" I live in Gdansk - city at the north of poland. 28 yers old, married (since June). I have a '05 K1200S for 6 months. Before this one I used to have BMW r1100s, Suzuki GSXF1100 and Suzuki Gs500E. I'm fascinated in traveling on motorbike- I've traveled nearly whole Europe; I play on the guitar,I love mechanisc and computers. I work as a network administrator.

Motorcycles always and everywhere




Greetings
Dyfer

[Bernardo]

Wow Adam! fortunately I asked for your introduction. It's..... Amazing!



Congratulation for the new wife and bike, and enjoy this excellent forum

[motorbikez]

Welcome to the forum Adam.