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curve_in · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 4:30 pm Post subject: Which battery?

I've never needed to buy a replacement motorcycle battery before. Yesterday, there wasn't enough voltage to turn the bike over and I've had the same battery for 4 years. I could just charge it, but I think it's time for a replacement.
Most of my rides are 20 minutes or so.

I was going to get the battery below from Batteries Plus, but if there is some other type I should consider, please let me know.

http://www.batteriesplus.com/product/33718-XTA30LBS-Xtreme-AGM-Battery/558-CC/3951-Motorcycle-Batteries/125466-BMW/All-K-Models/1000CC-1983-to-1993.aspx
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Kervin

K1100RS Mystic Red 1993

N41EF · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject:

Just a thought, since my bike was made in 1993 battery technology has changed a bit.

I like AGM batteries since they do handle vibration, heat, and leans angles better than the lead acid ones from the 90's.

Batteries plus has a decent return policy and warranty on their stuff. My local store has been helpful finding replacement batteries for things that are not suppossed to be repaired by consumers.

But, I'd check the battery connections and do a nice long trickle charge first to see if it is really bad. If in doubt, replace it, you don't want to try to push start one of these.
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2014 R1200RT Water Cooled
2001 R1100S Light
1993 K1100LT. Nissan Ice Blue.(Gone)

Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:59 pm Post subject:

Hey man, nice to see the old bike in the pictures section.

Odyessy PC680 and keep it on a Battery Tender. Should last 5-6 years.

I replaced that battery about 5 years ago now, so that's about right.

I guarantee that will fix the ABS issue.

http://www.batteriesplus.com/products/558-CC/3951-Motorcycle-Batteries/125487-BMW/K1100LT/1100CC-1990-to-1995/1.aspx
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

BMGraeme · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:50 am Post subject:

I have a Westco 12V20P which I fitted over 8 years ago now into the RS. It's just begining to show signs of needing replacement so I will get the same again. It's been 100% reliable never failing to start the bike first time and no ABS issues.
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1980 CB900FA
1994 K1100RS
2008 R1200GSA

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:36 am Post subject:

curve_in · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:46 pm Post subject:

I went with the battery I linked to above. It turns out that I can get a discount through work so it was $85. The Odyessy was $50 more. If I get 3 1/2 years out of it, I should come out ahead. Thanks for the input.
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Kervin

K1100RS Mystic Red 1993

curve_in · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

Part two. I got the Odyessy PC680. The stock battery was taller and I couldn't see a way for the coolant bottle to stay in place. It was $20 more but I'm back on the road.
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Kervin

K1100RS Mystic Red 1993

Stoked Steve · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:44 pm Post subject:

Is the ABS functioning properly?
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

curve_in · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:41 pm Post subject:

ABS light is still flashing.
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Kervin

K1100RS Mystic Red 1993

Don Sproule · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:36 pm Post subject:

Did you take it for a ride?

curve_in · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject:

About 10 miles. I won't have time to look at the codes until late next week. Sad

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K1100RS Mystic Red 1993

jr'sbmw · Big Brick Rider Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 54 Location: Fl

Some years ago, I couldn't purchase the stock BMW battery, which I liked. The Westco was taller, so I cut the two long battery hold down screws and welded in about a 1/2". Haven't had good luck with Westco. Last one in LT and FJR lasted about 18 mos. here in the FL. heat.