K11 Owners Group

[marlin]

I gave my K1100LT a much needed washing, and when I was going to ride it a couple days later the battery was dead. The battery is quite old so didn't think to mush of it. Put the charger on it for a couple days, still would'nt go. So maybe I got something wet and that drained the battery, so I blew a fan on the engine for several days, the lights all come on etc but soon as I hit the button don't have enough to turn it over. Maybe its a coincidental that the bat. just decided to die, or did I do something bad by washing it? The battery is the one that was in the bike when I bought it several yrs ago. Any ideas?.
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1993 K-1100LT. 1986 K-75C . 1992 K75RT. 1976 Honda CB 750A

[Jim]

Marlin - very likely a dead battery - if you tried charging it and it wouldn't take a charge - you probably need a new one...
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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

[marlin]

I just was wondering if water could get into someware and drain a battery. I'm sure its time for a new battery. Is it a big deal to replace the battery in a K1100? Looks like a lot more stuff in the way than in my old R100RT. Thanks, Marlin.
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1993 K-1100LT. 1986 K-75C . 1992 K75RT. 1976 Honda CB 750A

[Scott_Anderson]

Marlin, there shouldn't be too much in the way.
There should just be the motronic controller and then the battery cover.
It does come out easier with the seat off.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
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[marlin]

Thanks Guys.
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1993 K-1100LT. 1986 K-75C . 1992 K75RT. 1976 Honda CB 750A