10-02-2023, 07:59 AM
(10-01-2023, 03:27 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: The rectangular window makes sense as it more closely mimics a vertical gauge. Dual air filters at the snorkels suggests something else is there in the intake path ... hopefully something to justify the extra air filter costs.
Our K1300Ss had dual air filters. Each snorkel had a straight path to the air box so you probably got a Ram Air effect.
I also like a long oil window.
The K1300S had a long tube because it was a dry sump engine. This made it easy to check the oil on the centerstand or sidestand.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT