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Kellerc4 · Joined: 02 Jun 2017 Posts: 6 Location: Chester County, PA

I have a 1996 K1100rs SE. I just took it out yesterday after a lengthy period of the bike sitting in the garage. Oil and coolant fine. I rode 15 minutes. When I got home and turned the key off and removed it, I noticed that the ABS light stayed on, although somewhat faint. There was also a loud buzzing/whirring sound coming from under the seat. I have no idea what that noise is from, nor do I know why the light remained on. The sound stopped when I moved the mototronic unit.

Later that day, I rode another 20 min. Bike actually lost power while I riding. I coasted to a stop and got to the side of the road. Loud sound again. 5 min later, I tried to start back up and was successful. I rode straight home (5 min) and turned off the key. Same thing as before - light stayed on, loud sound under seat. This time the sound didn't stop. I finally disconnected the battery, and that got it to stop.

Anyone with ideas on what the heck is going on, I am in your debt.
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Chuck Keller
1996 K1100RS
Formerly:
R75/6
K75 with Sprint RS fairing
535is
635csi

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2026 10:17 pm Post subject:

2 things come to my mind to check on.
1st would be the ABS warning relay and circuits.
2nd would be the ignition switch, get some electric contact cleaner and clean the contacts as much as possible.
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Ride safe.

1997 K1100LT 0302488
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
1995 K1100LT 0302044(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)