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Hello all

I just got my R1200RS three weeks ago 11,000 on the clock

Rode it from San Francisco to Los Angeles and I’ve put over 1000 miles on it in the brief I’ve owned it

It’s the first BMW I’ve had in 30 years and it’s a fabulous engine

I’m very disappointed in the ESA, however I will see what the dealer might be able to do with recalibrating preload to see if it has an effect on the damping

It seems to as when I go to one plus luggage the damping is better.

Any locals want to communicate just let me know

You might say high to Ted Porter at the Beemer Shop. You probably rode by on the way to LA.

Older ESA’s were calibrated for a ~180lb with gear rider. Rider plus luggage is normal if you are heavier and rider only will be inherently not enough preload. If you really like the bike and want to spend the coin there are aftermarket ESA compatible shocks than can be sprung for your weight. At 11K on the clock I doubt the shocks are worn out