K11 Owners Group

Mike Ulrich · Brick Rider Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 43

I charged my battery all night. The auto parts store said the battery was good. It barely turns over and clicks. The battery connections are good. Are there any other connections that could be the problem?

Saltcreek · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

How's the horn, headlights, etc.?
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

Starter brushes?

Please add the year and model of your bike to your signature. It makes it easier for us to help you that way. Approximate mileage also helps as some issues (like starter brushes) are wear/use-related.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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Mike Ulrich · Brick Rider Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 43

I busted my ass all day on it. Cleaned the starter switch and sprayed electrical contact spray everywhere. I also cleaned the ground wire where it meets the block. That may have been it. It is now running fine, but I'm not sure how I fixed it. A little scary.

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

Bad grounds are often an issue. (On vehicles in general, not our bikes.) I wouldn't be surprised if that's what fixed it.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

owrstrich · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

for a while i had to roll the bugeye motobrick backwards in gear just to keep them brushes making contact... im talking every time i commenced the starting process...

but then i got smart and injected bacon grease into the starter with a marinade injector... bacon grease must be a wonderful conductor of dc electricity...

aints had no problems since...

j o
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hfxrzw · Mad Brick Rider Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 78

Bike must smell great after starting!! Very Happy