When I attempt to get my 2009 K1300GT (ESA) onto the center stand I find that the process is completely impossible using normal techniques.
Note that I have been able to put my R1100GS, R1200GS and R1200RT onto the centerstand with only the normal amount of grunting. I can only get the K13 onto the stand by driving one of the wheels onto a fairly thick block of wood (about 2.5 inches) so that the stand gets down closer to being vertical, which results in a much more advantageous lever effect.
Are they all like that, or is this bike peculiar? I have no reason to think it has been lowered, but maybe a previous owner did?
Can someone out there with a similar K13GT please send me a measurement that I can use to compare the rear suspension unladen sag with mine? The bike has only 17,000 miles, so I am hoping there isn't a problem with the ESA system.
Thanks very much for any information/thoughts.
Doug
Note that I have been able to put my R1100GS, R1200GS and R1200RT onto the centerstand with only the normal amount of grunting. I can only get the K13 onto the stand by driving one of the wheels onto a fairly thick block of wood (about 2.5 inches) so that the stand gets down closer to being vertical, which results in a much more advantageous lever effect.
Are they all like that, or is this bike peculiar? I have no reason to think it has been lowered, but maybe a previous owner did?
Can someone out there with a similar K13GT please send me a measurement that I can use to compare the rear suspension unladen sag with mine? The bike has only 17,000 miles, so I am hoping there isn't a problem with the ESA system.
Thanks very much for any information/thoughts.
Doug