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.

@justthewayitis

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.

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

😊

@tadstertrolley7770

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?

@justthewayitis

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

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.

@justthewayitis

8 күн 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 🙋🏻‍♂️

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

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 🍻

@justthewayitis

24 күн 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

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.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, thank you. They are great bikes... and can be a lot of fun. Best wishes Carl

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. 👍

@justthewayitis

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

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.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian good morning, glad you enjoyed the episode. Carl

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

Excellent explanation of the dark arts of suspension & damping controls. Great presentation skills. I must have watched a dozen KZread 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

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

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark.. Lol... yes I can imagine it saves time. Glad you gained something that you liked. Carl

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?

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

Great video Carl, l struggled to get my head around things but you make it crystal clear. Much appreciated thanks.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gesanners, and welcome to the channel. Thankyou for your feedback. Glad the episodes are helpful. Kind regards Carl

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 👍

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

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

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 🙂

@justthewayitis

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

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

Just found your channel Carl. Best explanation yet. Subbed and liked 👍😊

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gordy and welcome to the channel, glad you enjoyed this episode. Best wishes Carl

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

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.

@justthewayitis

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

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

@justthewayitis

10 ай бұрын

Hello Marcelo, thank you for feedback, it’s a big topic hence 3 videos to cover it. Kindest regards Carl

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.😄

@justthewayitis

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

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.

@justthewayitis

5 ай бұрын

Hi JD, glad to hear you are enjoying the series, and congratulations on your new GSA 👍 Carl

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

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.

@justthewayitis

2 ай бұрын

Hi AB, welcome to the channel and thank you for your feedback 👍

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

Excellent video. I've had mine for two months and learned something, thanks!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, and welcome, glad to hear you are enjoying your GS, they are wonderful bikes 👍👍. I hope your having fun with your new GS. Carl

Best explanation of Dynamic ESA I’ve heard. Great job mate!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

This is absolute quality content ❤️. Thanks for explaining it so well sir .

@justthewayitis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 glad you are enjoying the GS/A series Best wishes Carl

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

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 🙏

Again a very good explanation. I felt myself as listrning to a lecture in the uni. Greetings from izmir Turkey

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello Ugar, thank you 👍for your compliment, Carl

Excellent video as always. Look forward to the next one.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Correy, good morning, next episode will be up on Thursday next week. Carl

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

@justthewayitis

10 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

@vesa75

10 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.

@justthewayitis

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

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!

@justthewayitis

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

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.

@justthewayitis

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 👍

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 .

Fantastic information. I’ve just bought a GSA, which is my first GS so I’m learning from you about the bike

@justthewayitis

2 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

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.

@justthewayitis

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

Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello Joáo, the more we share the more we learn. More to come next Thursday. Carl

Thanks for this great content I have just taken delivery of a 9 month old R1250r (23) model and I love it

@justthewayitis

2 ай бұрын

Lovely Motorbike 👍, have a great summer together Carl

Great video, that’s the best I’ve heard the modes being explained. Will watch the next one.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Trevor, Thankyou.

@nickgould6462

Жыл бұрын

Hear hear…. Best explanation I’ve seen by far. Thank you

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Nick, more to follow next week.

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

Very good explanation of the system in layman’s terms.👍

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I need to keep it simple so everyone of all abilities can follow along. Best wishes Carl

brilliant, thank you ,thank you ,thank you, at last someone takes the time to explain.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alf, thank you. Then perhaps your going to enjoy Part 2 next Thursday... smile. Best wishes Carl

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

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

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

@justthewayitis

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

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

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

@justthewayitis

10 ай бұрын

Dann stehen Ihnen noch 5 Jahre voller Spaß und Abenteuer bevor. Danke für Ihre Rückmeldung..... Lg Carl

@enjoyoutside6008

10 ай бұрын

@@justthewayitis ich hoffe, es werden noch mindestens 15 Jahre mit der GS mehr, bevor ich zur Gehhilfe benötige

@justthewayitis

10 ай бұрын

Lol

Thank you - this was very informative. Now I understand it too!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Bulls Fan, thankyou....

Firstly, thank you for probably the best explanation I’ve seen on KZread, 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

@justthewayitis

6 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

Interesting video and well explained as always. Thank you.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello String, thank you for the compliment.

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

11 ай 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

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

Tremendously helpful video. Blessings to you!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Moconnor, thank you 👍

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

Thanks for a great video i learned tons on how the esa works 💪

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lars, your very welcome, more to come next week. Carl

Teacher of the year right here🙏

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thank you 👍 Happy New Year

Absolutely fantastic, very detailed, well done.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome, glad you are enjoying the series, best wishes Carl

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...

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

My respects. Lovely explanation video. Well done.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi BWS thankyou 👍

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

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

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

Excellent, just what the doctor ordered 👌

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, Thankyou....

What a great video. Well done!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Thrash it, and welcome to the channel. Glad you enjoyed the episode, the next one will be available tonight and it's all about ride modes. Carl

Very very helpful and clear explanation!

@justthewayitis

6 ай бұрын

Glad you found the mini series helpful Robin. Thank you for your feedback Regards Carl 🙋🏻‍♂️

Thank you for your video series.. really helpfull!

@justthewayitis

11 ай бұрын

Hello and welcome to the channel, glad you are enjoying the series, best wishes carl

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.... 👍

Thanks, great explanation, super clear!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos, thank you 🙏 Best wishes Carl

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

Super video, thanks for posting.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Max, your very welcome. 👍

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

thank you so much for this clear explanation.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome 🙏 I’m glad you enjoy the series. Best wishes Carl

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

👍

Very informative. Thanks

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Steward, thank you 👍, Carl

Most excellent video!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric 👍

Very good video, thank you very much!!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Albert 👍

When is part two coming , thanks for your very clear delivery

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carl, it will be up next Thursday. Currently working on Part 2 ...👍 Regards Carl

Thanks! Great job.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve 👍

Thank you - great explanation...

@justthewayitis

Ай бұрын

Hi Franco, thank you 🙏

Brilliant video thanks

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello Hugh and welcome to the channel, thank you for your feedback 👌 best wishes Carl

Nice work. Thanks.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lockey 👍

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.

@justthewayitis

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

This is a brilliant video.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Thank-you, glad you liked it.

Great video, really well explained, thank you 👍

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stags, thank you 👍

@stags-gr8to

Жыл бұрын

@@justthewayitis Presumably part 2, about the damping settings will be released soon Carl?

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Yes Stags, currently editing the episode which always takes a long time, but the episode will be up next Thursday. Part 3 will follow after that.

@stags-gr8to

Жыл бұрын

@@justthewayitis Great! Thank you 😊

Very useful. I was considering adjusting ESA to maximum in preparation for a fully loaded tour of Europe. Now I know not to. Many thanks

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, have a great tour of Europe...while the sun is still shinning 👍

Bravo! Very clear

@justthewayitis

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Roberto, 🙏🙋🏻‍♂️

Awesome video Carl… I guess I should have read the manual more carefully. I’ve been thinking incorrectly how it works!

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello Bruce, we are all guilty of not reading manuals. Lol.... best wishes Carl

Maybe it is intended, but the audio drops off abruptly at 19:46. Great video. Well explained!

@justthewayitis

Ай бұрын

Hi Tory, thank you I’ll go check it right now 👍

@justthewayitis

Ай бұрын

Yes you are correct, I have sent an email to KZread 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

Excelente explicación. Gracias

@justthewayitis

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks Carl.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hi Talib, welcome and thank you. Carl

Hello Carl. Great videos playlist you have there. Congrats. Really helping lots of motorcyclists. ❓Nevertheless, in this video, I have a question. I dont own a GS, I have a 2010 K model without DYN ESA, but it has a manual knob to set the coil pre-load, nevertheless the pre-loading principles should be the same. Is is mentioned in the owners manual that (transcriping): "... Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded." I believe this sentence is also in the GS owners manual. Well, im a little bit confused since you mentioned in your video that, when you carry a passenger (thus with more load), you set the pre-load to "Minimum". Did I understand correctly? So when carry more load, you decrease (set to min.) the coil pre-load? Appreciated if you could clarify. Thanks.

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Hello Fernando and welcome. Your statement is correct, but when I talked about setting the preload to MIN, with a passenger this was specifically about LOWERING the bike so the passenger can get on and off much easier. At all other times I normally use AUTO (which is automatic self leveling) or I use MAX with very heavy loads. The MIN setting is great when you get to a petrol station when you are two-up because the passenger can then get on and off very easily. I hope that helps. No problems asking questions... best wishes Carl

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

great vid, thank you

@justthewayitis

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome 👍

Really great videos. Anyone else nervous about the screw driver getting close to the TFT display?

@justthewayitis

4 ай бұрын

Hi Grace, several people said the same lol, I was careful 🙏, best wishes Carl

Bloody brilliant thank you so much from a short arse has really helped me

@justthewayitis

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome 👍