K11 Owners Group Forum Index K11 Owners Group
K11 Owners Group
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Battery terminals

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    K11 Owners Group Forum Index -> Tech
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Bazsm
Big Brick Rider


Joined: 09 Aug 2021
Posts: 55
Location: Hayling Island, UK

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:18 pm    Post subject: Battery terminals Reply with quote

Just bought the bike and first thing was to fit a lead so I can connect my CTEK charger. It’s got one of the yellow Motobatt batteries fitted and just disconnecting the cables needed a tiny 10mm tool! The positive post looks suspiciously close to the battery cover but has no plastic cover - is that normal or am I missing it?
_________________
1994 K1100LT
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Scott_Anderson
Site Admin


Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Posts: 3117
Location: Central Iowa, USA

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably not.
I have a Motobatt battery on my R bike and it didn't come with terminal covers.
IIRC the original wet lead acid batteries had a cover for the + terminal.
You could find yourself a scrap tire tube and cut yourself a small bit to line the bottom of the battery hold down plate.
_________________
Ride safe.



1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Yahoo Messenger
Flying Duck
PsyKotic Waterfowl


Joined: 27 Jan 2005
Posts: 10082
Location: Bumf***, WA

PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The power socket(s) above the ignition coils are good for attaching a battery charger.

Get a Powerlet plug (aka Hella plug) to attach to your battery charger.




_________________
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
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Bazsm
Big Brick Rider


Joined: 09 Aug 2021
Posts: 55
Location: Hayling Island, UK

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scott_Anderson wrote:
You could find yourself a scrap tire tube and cut yourself a small bit to line the bottom of the battery hold down plate.


Cheers, might try to find a cover for the terminal as it just seems like a short waiting to happen.
_________________
1994 K1100LT
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Bazsm
Big Brick Rider


Joined: 09 Aug 2021
Posts: 55
Location: Hayling Island, UK

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Flying Duck wrote:
Get a Powerlet plug (aka Hella plug) to attach to your battery charger.]


Too late, CTEK lead fitted and hoping it brings the battery back to life - don’t think you have CTEK in the US but they’re pretty good at recovering wet batteries but AGM tech is new to me and from what I’ve read once they’re failing that’s it!
_________________
1994 K1100LT
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Flying Duck
PsyKotic Waterfowl


Joined: 27 Jan 2005
Posts: 10082
Location: Bumf***, WA

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bazsm wrote:
Flying Duck wrote:
Get a Powerlet plug (aka Hella plug) to attach to your battery charger.]


Too late, CTEK lead fitted and hoping it brings the battery back to life - don’t think you have CTEK in the US but they’re pretty good at recovering wet batteries but AGM tech is new to me and from what I’ve read once they’re failing that’s it!


They do sell the CTEK products in the US. (And every one that I looked at on Amazon has really good ratings.)
_________________
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
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
SugarHillCTD
Site Admin


Joined: 10 Oct 2007
Posts: 4240
Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a CTEK battery charger and really like it.

I have even used it overnight on my pickup starting battery before it is back on the road after the snow and ice disappears.
_________________
John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Bazsm
Big Brick Rider


Joined: 09 Aug 2021
Posts: 55
Location: Hayling Island, UK

PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just thought I’d update that after leaving the CTEK charger connected for a few days and it showing charged the battery failed to start the bike after a short ride with headlight on.

I put this down to the AGM battery having been incorrectly charged by the previous owner and what I’d read about AGM batteries being beyond recovery once they start to fail as the CTEK has been great with wet batteries in the past.

Do people recommend an AGM or wet battery as the best replacement, not sure if it matters but I’m in the UK and bike gets used a couple of times a week for generally short trips.

TIA
_________________
1994 K1100LT
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message AIM Address
Scott_Anderson
Site Admin


Joined: 05 Sep 2006
Posts: 3117
Location: Central Iowa, USA

PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lets just say that I don't know of many bike owners that still use wet lead acid batteries anymore.
_________________
Ride safe.



1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Yahoo Messenger
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    K11 Owners Group Forum Index -> Tech All times are GMT - 4 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group