Common Thread - Replace Tires or Leave them on for this ride?
If there is any doubt, replace the tires. If there is even any question, replace the tires. Thinking back on our last long ride, a whole lot of looking, calculation and anxiety over one riders rear...
View ArticleDMC hitch wiring install problem
Installing my DMC hitch on 2012 1600GTL..Easy install of the hitch instructions were very clear. My Wiring problem..The harness is to a 5 pole connector and I have a 4 wire trailer set up.. Everything...
View ArticleDMC hitch wiring install problem
Installing my DMC hitch on 2012 1600GTL..Easy install of the hitch instructions were very clear. My Wiring problem..The harness is to a 5 pole connector and I have a 4 wire trailer set up.. Everything...
View ArticleNav IV problem
I have just installed the updated map on my Nav IV using the Garmin Express tool. Upon restart, the unit now locks up on "loader loading". I assume the file is corrupt, but now the computer will not...
View ArticleDecisions .. Decisions...
Dropped a hefty deposit at Motorrad Ottawa Ontario today on two bikes. bike # 1 2012 GTL dark blue with 8000 kilometres.. bike # 2 2013 GTL beige/white with 0000 kilometres bike 1 comes with engine...
View ArticleHello from a NEW GTL Exclusive owner in Las Vegas, NV
Linda and I bought a 2014 GTL Exclusive 2 weeks ago and we love it. We've already taken it to Zion National Park, St. George, Utah, Veyo, Utah, Lake Mead, NV and Death Valley, CA. We can't get off the...
View ArticleTiming is everything
I took a fall down the steps at home March 21st, & broke my right wrist. Wife & I were planning a 10K, 6-8 week trip around the US starting in June. If necessary we could delay the start a week...
View ArticleLeft pull?
I have an early 2012 that I bought used and it has the left pull issue. There was a poll a while back that showed about 50% of K1600s have the problem. Mine is pretty severe, after a couple of hours my...
View ArticleFirst real ride after a long winter
Hola, FWIW, I am on my first real ride since November. OK I did do a quick trip to Pittsburg from NJ a couple of weeks ago BUT my point is this, I thought I was going to just jump on and head to NC w/o...
View ArticleF/S K1600 GT Driver Seat
I am selling a K1600GT Driver Seat. Heated It has some small cuts on it, not sure how they got there. I put 4 water bottles on the seat and when I picked them up I saw the cuts. It obviously works fine...
View ArticleFuel mileage during break-in
Hello, I've owned my GTL for close to one month now and have put about 1200km (650+miles) on it. I haven't done any sort of hard analysis yet, but I feel as though I am always filling it with gas. I...
View ArticleWTB Protection Bars
would like to purchase any low profile type protection bars anyone has decided they don't want anymore. email- unastamos86@gmail.com
View ArticleK1600 and cooling
Hi Picked up my new/old :) 2011 K1600GT on Friday and drove around 200 miles. Noticed today that i don't see any cooling in the expansion tank. It stayed on 3 bars while driving. It got 21K on it....
View ArticleBug collection found. The shape of the engine holds bugs and debris.
Once or twice a year I get a wild hair and take to cleaning my GT. This time I pulled the 6 panel and looked into the V of the engine. To my alarm there was a collection of bees, wasps, small bugs and...
View ArticleThe Exclusive is more bike than I could ride.
Picking up my GT I took a few minutes to look at a new Exclusive and GSA. Standing behind the Exclusive I found the top of the backrest as tall as my neck. :eek: Giant bike. Riders who maneuver the...
View ArticleShade to minimize glare on GPS
Has anyone found a shield or shade to cut down on the glare present on the K1600 GTL's Nav V?
View ArticleChrome parts for sale
They have spent too much time laying on the shelf. Rear top case trim, water hose trim and windscreen trim. $50 for all. Tried to attach pictures but kept coming up with error. Can txt/email pics. Sent...
View ArticleWill any Garmin GPS fit the dash mount on my GTL.
If I don't find a Nav 4 or 5, is there a Garmin I can use. Will the handlebar controls work on a Garmin? Any downside to a Garmin, instead of a Nav? Thanks...
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