2023 k1600b and GA

I have done 45,000 klms on my 2018 GA and never felt I purchased the wrong bike. With my wife as pillion we test rode many different bikes before buying the GA, she loved the comfort and we do the majority of our riding with the top case rack loaded, the tent on a rack under the top box, panniers loaded up and panier racks loaded up as well as a tank bag and whatever else the wife cam jam in the top case. It does get light in the front when approaching large trucks but I just hang back out of the vortex until it is safe to pass. Don't let the small amount of time you may have the front end wander put you off this fantastic bike Bnash. 👍

Bnash002 said:

Does anyone have any updates on the 1600b and G.A. wobble? I want one of these but am afraid I'll get a defected one.

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Brutus. said:

I have done 45,000 klms on my 2018 GA and never felt I purchased the wrong bike. With my wife as pillion we test rode many different bikes before buying the GA, she loved the comfort and we do the majority of our riding with the top case rack loaded, the tent on a rack under the top box, panniers loaded up and panier racks loaded up as well as a tank bag and whatever else the wife cam jam in the top case. It does get light in the front when approaching large trucks but I just hang back out of the vortex until it is safe to pass. Don't let the small amount of time you may have the front end wander put you off this fantastic bike Bnash. 👍 View attachment 169293

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Wobble being used is an inaccurate statement! Heavy side winds bike can move left or right. It’s like a sale, no where for air to get through, HD fat boys with solid rims had same problem, nothing to get worried about, bike isn’t going anywhere, light grip and ride it like you stole it! I sold my 2020 B, went back to dinosaur! Lol, I was going to get hurt on the B, just too fast for this old guy.

Bnash002 said:

Does anyone have any updates on the 1600b and G.A. wobble? I want one of these but am afraid I'll get a defected one.

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Here's my 2 cents and personal experience after owning my 2018 Grand America for 4 years and over 25K miles. There is NO wobble problem on these bikes, but yes they are a bit sensitive to heavy wind turbulence at highway speeds, but NEVER unstable at those speeds. I found my bike to be less sensitive after switching from the OEM Bridgestone's to Michelins, and even more stable after switching to Dunlop Roadsmart IV's. Having said that, I believe that suspension setup is important for high speed riding, especially on windy days. The GA especially has a lot of mass with a large windshield for the wind to grab onto, so suspension setup is important. I ride my GA in ROAD mode most of the time, with my preload set to Rider & Luggage. On extremely windy days, I'll increase the suspension dampening by switching over to Dynamic ride mode. Yes, Dynamic mode is not just for throttle inputs, it also increases the suspension dampening. The increased dampening helps settle the bike in heavy turbulence as it provides a stiffer ride. With good tires, and proper suspension settings, you should be able to ride either the K1600B or GA anywhere at any safe speed without issue......at least that's been my experience. BTW, I would buy a new GA in a heartbeat, but I can't quite get past the smartphone / cradle setup for navigation. I personally think the design is short sighted for many reasons, but if I want to stay with the K1600 platform, I may have to reconsider at some point.
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