08-26-2021, 07:05 AM
(08-25-2021, 05:36 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote: Thanks for passing on the “heads-up”, Lee. I am sure that there may be others in the same boat as you. I can tell you that I wouldn’t want a BMW without Dynamic ESA. The Tracer has “manual” suspension with all the adjustments and that is fine for a bike almost half the price. But if I shell out premium dollars I want all the bells and whistles. Bet you BMW does not drop the price for affected bikes.
I like ESA when you have conventional or upside down forks because it reduces front end dive.
When we were buying the K1300Ss I ordered them without ESA and Shift Assist.
Production on the S was stopped until late spring because there were too many on the ground. We didn't want to miss out on part of the riding season so I had the dealer order a couple loaded bikes from the NJ warehouse.
I found out I like ESA and shift assist.
I didn't think I would want ESA because of the high replacement cost and there was not a aftermarket ESA at the time.
I found out the ESA suspension seemed to last longer than any of the previous BMW suspension we had in the past.
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