R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:27 pm
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First of all i’m Sorry for posting here since I no longer have my RS but have now moved to another BMW model. I wanted to know if anyone has had a software update on the ESA because what remember is the engine mode was separate to the ESA function I.e. engine mode dynamic and the ESA was set to road, this was how my current BMW was until today when it went in for a service. When you select engine mode dynamic the ESA changes to dynamic also and so for engine mode road you now get road for the ESA, haven’t tried it for rain mode. |
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My ESA pre-load system wasn't working well last year so I asked my dealer to check it out during the 18K service. At that time they downloaded the latest ESA firmware and the pre-load changes are now working again. However, I have noticed no difference in damping performance.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Have you read the manual? |
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Since posting I have been playing, changing the engine mode definitely changes the ESA setting also, however if you change the ESA setting the engine mode doesn’t change. Not too bothered one way or another just thought it was strange, I will ask the dealer tomorrow, i’m Just waiting for the new R1250R / RS to arrive in the dealers as I might be tempted to swap back just to keep the peace in the household as my pillion who has only been on the K1600GT is determined she doesn’t like it, all I need to do now is swallow the 7k loss in 4 months. |
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Zitat von firebird1 im Beitrag #5 If she isn't comfortable on a 1600GT I don't think she will care for the RS. A divorce would be cheaper. Alan |
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #3 Huh. Maybe I spend a little more time with acronyms and a little more time turning off and on the automatic stability control/dynamic traction control (ASC/DTC) when I hit the gravel, but I believe you have confused ESA and ASC.... Riding mode (rain, road, dynamic, user) pairs throttle response (engine) to traction control (ASC/DTC). It does not affect dynamic electronic suspension adjustment (ESA) (or it's 2 modes of damping - road and dynamic - and 3 levels of spring pre-load).
“A good man always knows his limitations.”
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Just an update, no pun meant but I spoke to the dealer today about what I have observed, they would neither confirm or deny what I was saying but said if I was happy to return the bike and they would check to see if the update installed correctly but once installed it can’t be removed. So be warned if a dealer says your bike is due an ESA update ask them what it changes so you can decide whether to have it installed. |
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