1 K1100 battery light came on, engine stopped, now no start Sun Aug 11, 2024 11:19 pm
Packo
Silver member
On a recent trip the bike was behaving perfectly, started easily in the mornings even though very cold temps overnight. Then one morning after starting easily the Red battery light was a little slow to go out (say 30secs) and thereafter it performed as normal. One quick stop (morning coffee) and again all ok. Travelled 30 Km and then pulled up to regroup and switched off, On restart the battery light stayed on after start up but only as a Glow and not full brightness (maybe 1/2 strength). Continued to watch the glowing red light (sometimes wavering in its intensity but never full brightness) and after about 30 Km the engine spluttered and stalled very similar to running out of fuel.(plenty of fuel in tank)
The battery was flat and after a charge No change. Battery test confirmed it had dropped a cell. New battery and a change of alternator produced no significant change, the starter spins but that is all, I can hear the fuel pump prime and also run for a couple of seconds after turn off. It performs remarkably like when the ECU or Motronic box has become loose from the "monster" plug. All fuses have been checked and ok and all functions of the switch blocks appear to work like indicators brake lights, horn etc
Where to from here please, electronics are not my strong suit, but usually I can follow instructions ok.
Thanks in advance
Mike
The battery was flat and after a charge No change. Battery test confirmed it had dropped a cell. New battery and a change of alternator produced no significant change, the starter spins but that is all, I can hear the fuel pump prime and also run for a couple of seconds after turn off. It performs remarkably like when the ECU or Motronic box has become loose from the "monster" plug. All fuses have been checked and ok and all functions of the switch blocks appear to work like indicators brake lights, horn etc
Where to from here please, electronics are not my strong suit, but usually I can follow instructions ok.
Thanks in advance
Mike
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