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CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

Hi all

My battery is stone dead and i cant figure out how to change it!

Had a quick look through my clymer manual and then set to work

Took the seat off no probs.

Then i stalled

Doesn't look anything like the pictures in the manual

Had a look at the pdf manual i got off here

Doesn't look like that one either

The electrical thing (ABS is it) on the top is actually connected to a big metal thing that's rubber mounted. Battery is under that and it's not clear to me how to get to it.

Even removing the electrical connector isn't happening. Lol. On my old XT600 i just pulled off a panel and slid the battery out!

Would really appreciate some help here as i really want to get the bike moving. I've been away so it's not budged for a couple of months.

Cheers.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:36 am Post subject:

There's a metal clip under where the wiring enters the connector that needs to be pushed back. Then rotate up the wiring side of the connector to remove it.
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N41EF · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:03 pm Post subject:

The thing on top of the battery is the ECU, it has to come off. The electrical connector has a metal clip on one end then pivots to come free. Then you'll see mounting screws to remove the ECU to get to the batter underneath. Always remove the negative terminal first, and connect it last.
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CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

Right!

Got the battery out.

Thanks for the help with that.

Now all i need is a replacement. BMW dealer in Belfast said Â£160!

Anyone know where i can get a much cheaper one?
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Mike d · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:34 pm Post subject:

Have a look at what Motorworks are offering:

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=40&Ct=JA&SbCt=BA_15_40_JA_49

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CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

Would this one work?

https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/enduroline/51913/
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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:17 pm Post subject:

Grunter · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:20 am Post subject: Battery

Thanks for that information. One of my K75's will need a new battery very shortley and these are Â£15 cheaper than a one I would normnally buy.

The size given in the advert are all the same give or take a millimeter or two compared to my present one. They will certainly fit a K1100, 'cos the one that needs replacing, came of my last K1100 before I sold it.
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CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

Hi

So replaced battery with the one linked above.

Works great. Bike starts and sounds fine after sitting for a few months.

Just one more query. There's a wee connector the comes out of the negative battery lead. Is it a ground? There is a tab on the metal thing that the ECU clips on to that really looks like it's meant for this wee connector.

Anybody know if it is?.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:47 pm Post subject:

Yes, there's a brown ground wire that attaches to the terminal on the back of the Motronic.
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91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

Fantastic! Thanks for the help my clymer manual is a little to general in places.

Right then on to the next thing. Brakes are a bit seized.

I'll do a fresh post for that

Thanks again
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Don Sproule · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:41 pm Post subject:

Be careful using that Clymer manual. Like most of them, it's a book of lies.

CaptainBalrog · Brick Rider Joined: 14 Jul 2018 Posts: 38

LOL!

My XT600 one was great but this one is like it's for a different bike!
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