RE: R1200rs esa suspension - 3

Interesting. I have noticeable movement between all three settings.

Zitat von duccrazydave im Beitrag #29

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I'm usually on the bike ('16 RS), but unloaded, in a standing position when changing preload settings. You can certainly feel the rear of the bike "rise to the occasion". In 2 helmet mode I will often feel the preload cycling, after restarting the bike. Diagnostic cycle?

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Yes I think it's a good idea to occasionally change the setting just so the ESA servo doesn't seize up.

Yes I think it's a good idea to occasionally change the setting just so the ESA servo doesn't seize up.

I do wonder, after so many 'esa' user enquiries if the programming was done by the same team that did the elctronic throttles on some bmw's.

If the bike battery is removed and reconnected you are advised to allow the electronics to 'know/learn' the limits by opening the throttle to full and release, repeating three times before starting the engine.

Maybe the esa also needs to learn the limit and running through the solo/solo plus cases/two up loaded also allows the esa to know the upper and lower limits.

The manual does say to do this every 3 or 4 tankfulls of fuel I recall but could not find it to copy/paste here.

I always go through the settings midway through a ride, warm oils etc and bike on mainstand, did it yesterday after 50 miles.

Sometimes ride a few miles on the day out with the wrong settings and change back at a fuel stop

I can feel the rear height change up with two helmet and down on solo - my choice is still helmet plus luggage.

With a sport seat the bike just feels right for me, all day comfortable at my slow speeds.

I didn’t know that about the throttle know/learn, I’ve only removed the battery once but I’ll take that nugget of knowledge with me for next time , thanks Dave.

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #35

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I didn’t know that about the throttle know/learn, I’ve only removed the battery once but I’ll take that nugget of knowledge with me for next time , thanks Dave.

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I used to do that on the K1200RS and K1300S

I think it also affected the 650 singles so it would be a movement parameter as well as a balance between cylinders.

I guess in the digital age 'they' need to know the range zero to ten 10x10 100 etc

Lupin blue throttles are set to go 0 to 11 anyway!

Zitat

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Thanks everyone for the various replies. I'll double check, but suspect this is something I'll be mentioning at my service.

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Time to 'fess up. I paid attention while changing the ESA setting from one helmet through to two helmets and fortunately, the rear of the bike did move!
Maybe I didn't have the engine running when I previously checked? Alternatively, I might have been too concerned about other things before going on a ride with my wife - the only time I change the setting.

Alternatively, I might have been too concerned about other things before going on a ride with my wife - the only time I change the setting.

Just a note - if you no longer have a tapping on your crash helmet - Either the ESA is set up correctly OR you left your wife behind at the last fuel stop!