K11 Owners Group

Sonu · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:00 am Post subject: 1 year update

Folks,

HAPPY NEW YEAR

It's been a year with the Tesla Model Y
Added 22,359 trouble free miles on it.

It has had 3 major software updates during the year adding to its autodrive capabilities and parking capabilities in particular.

I've become quite comfortable using autodrive on long roadtrips and it does significantly reduce driver fatigue.

Sanjiv
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO

Jim · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:15 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update.

Not at all interested in a Tesla - hoping to snag a Rivian R1T in the next year or so.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Grunter · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:59 am Post subject:

Is this a car forum or a motorcycle one? Just asking!
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:12 pm Post subject:

Campfire area on the forum.

Anything (in good taste of course) is OK.

So let's combine bikes and autos (and some "horsing" around) Very Happy

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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Sonu · Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:30 pm Post subject:

Grunter · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:23 am Post subject:

Any electric vehicle 2 or 4 wheeled has as much charm as a dose of Covid 19
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1997 K1100LT
1994 R1100RS

Jim · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:29 pm Post subject:

From the Rivian website:

"When you’re out and about, fast chargers can add up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes. Rivian vehicles feature a CCS standard plug so you can charge with any public charging network, as well as Rivian chargers. Strategically located to unlock popular destinations, the Rivian Adventure Network is our growing network of DC fast chargers powered by 100% renewable energy."

Overnight is like a 240 or 120 volt charger.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Sonu · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:01 am Post subject:

Jim,

Tesla Superchargers use up to 480 volts and can pump up to 300 amps, delivering charging speeds no home charger option can match.

I have used both Tesla & Rivian chargers on my car on multiple road trips.

The Tesla charger takes 30 min max to "fill up"
The Rivian charger takes overnight to "fill up"

I would suggest renting these electric vehicles before buying. I rented a couple Teslas, a polestar and an Audi for multiple days. Also drove a Bolt & a Mustang.

If your use pattern is around town or a single leg (~200 miles) to campgrounds where you park overnight then a Rivian should be just fine. Personally I would research more if you plan long distance drives that do not involve overnight charging.

Cheers

Sanjiv

P.S. Real world experience: Buddy showed up for drinks after work last night. He arrived with 2% charge at my home in his Tesla Model 3. Two hours later (while we drank & had a meal) his car was already at 40% on my 240V home charger.

Teslas mastery of battery degradation & charging technology is the main reason I went with a Tesla even though I don't care for their appearance.
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO

Jim · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 11:39 pm Post subject:

Sanjiv,

Thanks for sharing your real world experience.

Not interested in a sedan or "cybertruck".

I did have the use of a friend's Bolt for a period of time - liked it well enough - but I need a pickup truck. I also installed a Level 2 charger for the Bolt in the friend's garage.

My youngest brother has a Kona EV.

I'm not exactly a stranger to EVs - figure Rivian will work well for my needs. I know the company is still sorting some battery and charging issues - figure those will be dealt with for the most part by the time I'm ready to buy.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repairing
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Sonu · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:40 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim,

I would certainly consider a Rivian if I was looking at a pickup. Cybertruck is too Fugly for my liking.

Please do post your experiences if/when once you get one. We are all learning about EV's.

All the UPS vans in my neighborhood have upgraded to Rivian vans. I do not know if this is happening across the country or whether it is a pilot in Silicon Valley. Either way Rivian is carving out a market for itself & gaining traction.

Sanjiv

P.S. In case you have not thought about it already, consider leasing one since the battery technology is changing too fast. That is about the only thing I'd do differently with my EV purchase.
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO

Sonu · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:06 pm Post subject: 2 yr report on Tesla

Friends,

I'm finishing two years of ownership for the Tesla Model Y later this month. Here are my notes

Mileage:
22K @ end of 2023. 46K @ end of 2024

Major expenses:
Set of tires @ 46K --> $869 + $110 for mount/balance
Insurance by Tesla --> $1510/year
Refrigerator/freezer that integrates into sub-trunk --> $397
Folding 4" foam mattress for camping in car --> $100
Home charger with install --> $500 (approximately)

Electricity consumed in 2024:
7.3kWh 32% at Tesla SuperCharger ($1007). Rest at home (Free, solar panels)

Electricity consumed in 2023:
7.13kWh 63% at Tesla SuperCharger (Free first year SuperCharger use)

Total cost of ownership per year --> $3002
Total operating cost per mile --> $0.13 (includes insurance)

Free features added in 2024 (software upgrades):
1) Self-parking
2) Summon --> Literally, car comes to you from a parking spot to restaurant awning.
3) Substantially upgraded auto driving. It is still not fool proof & in my opinion never will be. However, I do use it with confidence for 90% of my "slab" driving and it reduces my driver fatigue substantially. You can tell it to minimize lane changes. You can set the following distance.... I use "chill mode" to maximize buffer from the car in front of me. Sure, moron's cut in front of me occasionally. I don't let that bother me.
4) Expanded app support. Amazon music and Audible are both supported apps as of this year. A big deal to me since I use them extensively. I also enjoy Netflix and Max on the screen when I'm camping in the car.

Range anxiety:
NONE. I'm glad I bought the long range version. Travelled ~800 miles in a single day in 2023. Did a 2000+ mile roundtrip to Sedona and back in 2024. Charging was never an issue. Pro tip --> You can charge at any campground that supports RV docking.

Battery degradation:
Tesla has a sophisticated battery degradation tracker buried its maintenance menu. USE THIS TOOL if evaluating a used Tesla. PM me if you need more details. My car has lost 12% of its battery capacity over the first ~50K miles mostly because of excessive supercharger usage. History of Tesla's is that battery degradation stabilizes after the first couple years.

Overall impression:
Mind-blowing upgrade compared to any internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. I can't wait for Wifey's ICE to die (2017 Audi Q7) since we intend to replace it with an electric SUV.
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO