by Mike Connelly
The BMW S1000XR ships from the factory with a seat height that leaves even a 190 cm rider stretching to reach the ground at stops. Jerry Skene’s guide covers the complete process of lowering the bike 2.5 cm using Soupy’s Performance adjustable turnbuckle kit, including rear dogbone replacement and matched front fork adjustment. The procedure also requires re-examining kickstand angle after the drop is complete. Continue reading How To: Lowering Your BMW S1000XR
The BMW K1300S ships from the factory with halogen headlamps. However, aftermarket LED replacements can now fit inside the original sealed enclosure without a custom bracket. This article walks through a complete LED lighting upgrade: bulb selection, resistor testing, thermal monitoring at both low and high beam, and final installation. Continue reading How To: LED Lighting on the BMW K1300S Motorcycle
The BMW K1300S, like my K1200S before it, is a heavy bike and sits taller than most sport bikes. Yet, its stock geometry places the handlebars low enough to strain the back and neck of the tall riders it tends to attract. This article covers specific aftermarket modifications to the handlebars, foot pegs, gear shift lever, and brake lever that correct those ergonomic conflicts. Continue reading How To: Modifying the BMW K1300S Motorcycle for a Tall Rider