Going to view a 2009 K1300GT this evening. 42 k miles. Anything I need to look out for? Will be my first time with a 4 cylinder BMW.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I've just got one, just one thing to look out for........your licence hahaa
usual stuff service history, radiators take a bashing, it may need a good clean both inside and out, and overheating can be the result, apparently the shims need looking at every 16k but most don't need adjusting till big miles. The dreaded rust on the swing arm, but I've not seen one without it in some degree, but these bikes are 12 or 14 years old. The rest of my bike is excellent especially for its age, as most are.
The centre stand is weird though, it's like it's too short as lifting the bike is quite hard compared to every other BMW (or any other make) I had. The chap I got mine off gave me a piece of decking timber, put it under the rear wheel and makes getting the bike on the centre stand easier, Odd.
They do suffer from stalling when hot, lots of info on this, mine doesn't do it. There is also a problem with the battery cables, BMW skimped on this and the battery doesn't get the power it needs and the bike can be difficult to start when warm, mines done it a couple of times at the petrol station, when/if you let the engine die. Give it 5 minutes and hey presto it starts as if nothing is wrong. Bigger gauge cables are the answer, see here file:///C:/Users/ardch/Downloads/Hotsstartwireing.pdf
This is a good forum https://www.k-bikes.com/
I bought mine in Darlington then immediately rode it home, (360 miles) then two days later rode it to Hereford in one go (stopped for food and fuel) I'm 6'5" and adjusted the gear lever and raised the bars, the bike is fast, comfy and lovely to ride. I'm a twin lover really but after having a K1200RS I wanted something a bit newer and better. I love the bike and not found anything I don't like about it yet after about 2000 miles. Did I say it's fast ??
First gear is LOUD..CLUNK !! but apparently they all do it.
hope this helps.
Enjoy the bike.
Love mine, even if I've hardly ridden it in 3 years (mostly due to Covid!) - I may sell it as it deserves to be used.
Rocketship but comfortable - faster in every gear than a K1600, mine does 53mpg, more toys than you'll ever need.
The similar K1200GT had a few issues, but the 1300 sorted most of them. Switchgear can be iffy (affected other models too) - my R/H one has been replaced (I had Extended Warranty at the time, but still £100 excess, ouch!). Many K owners keep the Extended Warranty going as huge bills can happen (e.g. ESA failure, rare but ££££) but £1/day gives peace of mind and avoids spending £20K on a new BMW tourer.
Make sure the recalls have been done, battery lead and rear hub flange (again affected a few models) are the main ones.
www.eurokclub.bike is another forum
Interested re your Wanted thread for an OEM exhaust - was that just the silencer or full system? Some workshops jack the bike up under the front pipes - this is BMW policy but can dent pipes.
HTH
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Hi davie.
How are you getting on with the k1300gt.
I was also thinking about one as well.
Cheers davey.
Hi all after a few months how are you all getting with your k1300gt.
Thank you David
Hi Davie.
Thank you for the reply.
Do you use it for 2 up at all ?
If so what is like for pillion and rider room, iam not the smallest.
I have used the k1100lt and the seat is just to short for both off us, believe it or not.
Althou i really like the way it handles very sure footed and planted, rides very smooth and nice power curve for 2 up. Unfortunatley just not enough room.
Prievious bike used was a 1150 gsa. but it now sold and need replacement for summer.
The above k1100 LTse is up for sale.
and mech sorted it with a new Idle Control Valve.
Is that a kind of stepper motor?