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Topic: ABS2 fault |
KYO
Replies: 5
Views: 7736
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:28 pm Subject: No ABS |
At which point the warning lamps start with the alternate flashing?
As soon as you turn on the ignition?
When you run the starter?
When you drive away?
To be honest I did not tke any notice what ... |
Topic: ABS2 fault |
KYO
Replies: 5
Views: 7736
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:24 pm Subject: Battery age |
How old is your battery? Seems the ABS systems are very sensitive to low or old batteries. Maybe your recent rain ride pushed it over the edge?
Other than that, check and clean all the electrical ... |
Topic: ABS2 fault |
KYO
Replies: 5
Views: 7736
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:00 pm Subject: ABS2 fault |
| I was caught in very heavy rain on my K1100LTSE (1998 model) and at one stage had to ride through flood water about 12" deep for about 100 yards. Everything was working fine and I rode on for abo ... |
Topic: Key Problem |
KYO
Replies: 0
Views: 4557
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:17 pm Subject: Key Problem |
| I have 2 different keys for my K1100. One is for a replacement lock on one of the side pocket lids in the fairing. The other is the original and fits all the other locks on the bike including the pann ... |
Topic: Side Stand Too Short |
KYO
Replies: 3
Views: 7218
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:08 pm Subject: Side stand |
| I have modified mine only yesterday by adding a small plate of metal on the base about 15mm thick. Made of aluminium and secured in place with 4 x 1/2" self tapping screws. It reduces the angle o ... |
Topic: Fuel tank capacity |
KYO
Replies: 35
Views: 38468
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:07 am Subject: Fuel Capacity |
| The hand book I have for my 98' K1100LT says (in two seperate sections) that the tank of a K1100 is 22 ltrs and the other 19 litrs. If BMW cannot get it right (or proof read for typos) then who knows ... |
Topic: Returning Ex member |
KYO
Replies: 6
Views: 10385
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:35 pm Subject: Uploading |
Sorry I don't have an account with either sites so it will have to pass.
I use another site with the same forum software (PHPB) and there is a facility to upload images direct from the source on th ... |
Topic: Returning Ex member |
KYO
Replies: 6
Views: 10385
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:45 pm Subject: Pictures |
Unfortunately I do not seem to be able to upload any images. The upload facility is not visible.
I am familiar with the software used on the forum but there seems to be something missing and I seem ... |
Topic: Rider's Handbook |
KYO
Replies: 16
Views: 23154
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:44 am Subject: Rider's Handbook |
The LT was produced into 1999 but only offered in places like Australia after 97 I believe. The RS was produced through 96.
I'll drop you an email and get a copy of the manual from you which I can ... |
Topic: Thank GOD,,,, and BMW for ABS brakes |
KYO
Replies: 10
Views: 16484
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:29 pm Subject: ABS |
| I have never been a great advocate for ABS brakes, on whatever bike I have ridden. Us 'oldun's' grew up without even decent brakes and they imparted a certain extra skill that I think riders who used ... |
Topic: Returning Ex member |
KYO
Replies: 6
Views: 10385
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:20 pm Subject: Returning Ex member |
| I was a member some years ago but left when I sold my last K1100LT. A R1100RT, 2 x R100RT's and a K75s later I have returned with my new (to me) 1998 K1100LTSE. Only 17500 miles recorded (genuine) w ... |
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