I have a bought a new 2018 K1600 GT. Love the bike.
I only have about 400 miles on it, but see some issues. Wanted some feedback from the Group before I took it in, to Service. I live in Scottsdale Arizona.
1. It's been cool here this winter. However I see the temperate gauge on the panel at about 60-70% already. Mostly rises on idle and/or in traffic. Is this normal? Once the bike is going on open road, it's Temp is about halfway up the gauge. I'm concerned that when the spring (and summer) hits here, this is going to be an issue.
2. Maybe because I also have a 2006 K1200S, which has a very responsive throttle, but....this K1600 throttle seems very slow to respond, mostly in 1st Gear. Is there an adjustment that can be made? When I turn the throttle, it has some 'slop' and play in it, in first gear. Have stalled the bike actually a couple of times.
3. I'm looking to add a backrest to this bike for the passenger. Other than looking at the REssel Day Long options, does anyone else have any recommendations?
I know this is a lot, but if you have comments on any (or all) of the above, it would be apprecaited. Thank you.
Eric
I only have about 400 miles on it, but see some issues. Wanted some feedback from the Group before I took it in, to Service. I live in Scottsdale Arizona.
1. It's been cool here this winter. However I see the temperate gauge on the panel at about 60-70% already. Mostly rises on idle and/or in traffic. Is this normal? Once the bike is going on open road, it's Temp is about halfway up the gauge. I'm concerned that when the spring (and summer) hits here, this is going to be an issue.
2. Maybe because I also have a 2006 K1200S, which has a very responsive throttle, but....this K1600 throttle seems very slow to respond, mostly in 1st Gear. Is there an adjustment that can be made? When I turn the throttle, it has some 'slop' and play in it, in first gear. Have stalled the bike actually a couple of times.
3. I'm looking to add a backrest to this bike for the passenger. Other than looking at the REssel Day Long options, does anyone else have any recommendations?
I know this is a lot, but if you have comments on any (or all) of the above, it would be apprecaited. Thank you.
Eric
