2011 colors for K1300S

[Jetpilot5]

A couple new colors for the 2011 K1300S.  Don't know if these will be the only colors offered or if these are just new additional colors.  I really like the blue.

[staedtler]

 


hey, which site are those pics from?

[ScottB]

I really like both of those!  Perhaps next year IS the year to add a rocket sled to the collection...

[Jetpilot5]

hey, which site are those pics from?

From the mothership itself, BMW press release.

Go to the bottom of the page and select photo group 3.  BIG pictures available for download.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/de/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=7&id=T0081815DE&left_menu_item=node__2271

[stromgal]

 I really like the blue.

It's the Bold New Graphics, isn't it.  

[greywolf]

I like the blue, too bad it doesn't have the trick blue wheels the Tri Color had

[Jetpilot5]

It's the Bold New Graphics, isn't it.  

Well, it would match my current helmet.

[MadOzodi]

I like the red.  Now if they had the blazing orange in the same scheme as that red...

[Oilhed]

love 'em both.  black wheels and belly will make it easier to look clean.  now how bout some real panniers?

[atadaskew]

Butt is the paint better than a Harley's?

(whatchoo mean we're not talking about the VFR12?)

[1KPerDay]

That blue scheme is tasty.

[SVTNate]

That blue is really nice, although I'm still a big fan of the orange!

[Fudge]

Hey Roger I heard a rumor they are going to open a BMW Motorcycle point in Naperville in the near future.  Not much closer than your current options, but at least you could hang out at our place if you have an extended service visit.

[falconati]

love 'em both.  black wheels and belly will make it easier to look clean.  now how bout some real panniers?

[Jetpilot5]

Hey Roger I heard a rumor they are going to open a BMW Motorcycle point in Naperville in the near future.  Not much closer than your current options, but at least you could hang out at are place if you have an extended service visit.

First I've heard of this, though I can believe BMW could use another dealer in the Chicago area.  

Thanks for your offer.  Once the dealer opens that would be a great excuse for a ride and maybe, coffee.

[MisterSmooth]

I wish they'd come out with an Alpine White/Blue scheme like the '05's and '06's.  My fave K bike color scheme ever.  

[SVTNate]

I went to Irv Seaver BMW yesterday to finally sit on a K1300S and take a good look at one.  The only new model for sale is the tri-color.  I was told that they will get no more 2010 models, and 2011 models should arrive November-ish.  I was also told that 2011 models will be Premium Package only, no more base models.  They were aware of these new color schemes, but weren't sure which colors would be deleted from the lineup.

It's a really nice bike.  It feels really good to me, details look to be high quality... yeah, I might have to get a 2011 model at the end of the year.

[Jetpilot5]

I went to Irv Seaver BMW yesterday to finally sit on a K1300S and take a good look at one.  The only new model for sale is the tri-color.  I was told that they will get no more 2010 models, and 2011 models should arrive November-ish.  I was also told that 2011 models will be Premium Package only, no more base models.  They were aware of these new color schemes, but weren't sure which colors would be deleted from the lineup.

It's a really nice bike.  It feels really good to me, details look to be high quality... yeah, I might have to get a 2011 model at the end of the year.

From what I'm reading on other forums it sounds like the orange and the black/gray/red are the deleted colors and that the light grey metallic will be carried over.

Hope your wrong on the loss of the base model.  I wouldn't mind getting a K13S at some point but if I would only be interested in getting the heated grips as an option (with ABS as standard).  Not interested in ESA, traction control, tire pressure monitor or gear shift assist.

[MisterSmooth]

From what I'm reading on other forums it sounds like the orange and the black/gray/red are the deleted colors and that the light grey metallic will be carried over...

That's a shame because the black/gray/red is really sharp.  Major 662 has one, it's gorgeous.     The gray metallic is sorta boring.

[Jetpilot5]

The gray metallic is sorta boring.

<------------  Actually, of the 2010 colors, the light gray metallic would be my first choice.  Of course, that's coming from the owner of a granite gray bike.

[MisterSmooth]

<------------  Actually, of the 2010 colors, the light gray metallic would be my first choice.  Of course, that's coming from the owner of a granite gray bike.

   No offense meant, man.  Different strokes, after all.  

And remember, this opinion came from a guy who owns a Tuono, which looks sort of like what would happen if someone dragged a big magnet through a really nice parts bin.    

[Major 662]

Not interested in ESA, traction control, tire pressure monitor or gear shift assist.

Here's my take on those items:
1) ESA -- great for those long straight stretches in between your house and where you wanna ride
2) Traction control -- trying to leave the dirt shoulder before that logging truck blocking a parade of cars? Traction control is your friend
3) TPM -- when I had my Ducati, I was always 5 miles down the road on the next great adventure when I realized I should've checked the tire pressure
4) GSA -- I love this.  Wide open throttle, snick, snick, snick -- "hey, I'm bending space/time!"

[Jetpilot5]

Here's my take on those items:
1) ESA -- great for those long straight stretches in between your house and where you wanna ride
2) Traction control -- trying to leave the dirt shoulder before that logging truck blocking a parade of cars? Traction control is your friend
3) TPM -- when I had my Ducati, I was always 5 miles down the road on the next great adventure when I realized I should've checked the tire pressure
4) GSA -- I love this.  Wide open throttle, snick, snick, snick -- "hey, I'm bending space/time!"

I have the ESA on my K12S and it works as advertised, but I rarely use it, the shocks are not serviceable and replacement cost is insane.  The rest is just stuff I feel I don't need, don't want to pay for, and don't want to have to get repaired if it fails.  Love the bike, but want a more basic machine next time.

[N8shon]

I have the ESA on my K12S and it works as advertised, but I rarely use it, the shocks are not serviceable and replacement cost is insane.  The rest is just stuff I feel I don't need, don't want to pay for, and don't want to have to get repaired if it fails.  Love the bike, but want a more basic machine next time.

I hear ya on that. I just picked up a 2008 Tricolor K1200S with 4800 miles. I found one of the very few that has only ABS, on-board computer, and the accessory socket. No other electronics to worry about, service, replace, or repair. I love it.

[Jetpilot5]

 I was also told that 2011 models will be Premium Package only, no more base models.  

Old thread I know, but I did find out that this is not the case.  Saturday I went to my dealer's open house and he had a red 2011 K1300S that was a base bike except for heated grips.  That and destination charge were the only items listed on the sticker besides the bike itself.  They were so busy I didn't get to ask if this was special order but apparently it's not impossible to get a pretty basic bike if that's what you're after.

[SVTNate]

What is the lifespan of the ESA suspension?  Knowing me I'd probably trade into a new bike before the ESA was tired, but I know that I wouldn't want to hassle with the replacement cost.

[GilaMonster]

What is the lifespan of the ESA suspension?  Knowing me I'd probably trade into a new bike before the ESA was tired, but I know that I wouldn't want to hassle with the replacement cost.

Don't know....I have 31K on my K12S and it still works fine.  There was lots of concern when it first came out, but I don't recall anyone saying they had to repair/replace it.

[Jetpilot5]

I have 48,000 on my stock ESA shocks and they still work, but they are getting tired.  I can definitely feel the difference when switching between modes but overall the damping isn't as good as it was when they were new.  For now I'm going to keep running them as they aren't bad enough yet to justify the cost/hassle of replacement.

There have been a few guys over on the BMW boards that have replaced theirs, one had 101,000 miles on his bike at the time of the switch.  Most went with Ohlins and lost the electronic adjustment feature but at least one went with Works Performance replacement shocks that retain the ESA function.  I haven't read how well the Works shocks perform compare to the stock equipment.

Link to the Works shocks.

http://www.worksperformance.com/html/new_products_bmw_esa.html

[atadaskew]

I have 48,000 on my stock ESA shocks and they still work, but they are getting tired.

So, like all suspension.

[Jetpilot5]

So, like all suspension.

Yes, just more difficult than your typical suspension to refurb or replace.