K11 Owners Group

mcvicar · Joined: 15 Apr 2013 Posts: 3 Location: United Kingdom

Hey guys, anyone live in or near Oban that can help me out? I am riding a K1100lt around Scotland and as I pulled into Oban this evening it just died on me.Battery has power, fuses are OK but there is no power to the bike. RAC have had a look but didn't really know what was wrong, so I am now stuck here until.either the local bike shop opens or I am recovered home to Salisbury. If there are any BMW ninjas out there who could help I would be most grateful...

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Ernie-NH · Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject:

G'Evening Vicar...

First question... are there 'lights' of any kind when the ignition is keyed on ??.. or is there just a total loss of any power indication ??

When doing the diagnosis... remember that BMW has a very convoluted "earthing" system.. be sure to check the sidestand switch first since it seems to to be "key" to everything.. then move on to the major "earthing points" ie: just in front of the starter to begin with !! Got a schematic ?? (in the Riders manual along with the the data stats.)

I know you're sleeping somewhere now, but soon others will join in who may have had similar sudden failures...I experienced this once myself and it was in fact the "earth" ( ie: ground ) in front of the starter.

Good luck....// Ernie in New Hampshire ( USA )
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Shoganai · Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:55 pm Post subject:

Welcome.

Question - when you turn the key, do you hear the fuel pump?

- Gwen
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Ernie-NH · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 2:08 pm Post subject:

Good morning "Vicar",,,

Are you still out there,, stranded ??? Let us know what's up so we ( ie: K11OG ) can get you, or whomever is helping you, get through this !!

Good luck......// Ernie in NH
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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 4:32 pm Post subject:

It was the Ignition switch wiring.
http://www.bmbikes.org.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=17681
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Ernie-NH · Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 4:54 pm Post subject:

Good show,,Tim !! Did you go, or get in voice contact with him to help him out ??

Very best regards, ride safe......// Ernie in NH
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'76 R100/7

Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject:

Ernie-NH · Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 8:06 am Post subject:

Good morning Tim...

Glad he's sorted also, BUT would be nice to hear from him eh ?? Dont think I'll be so quick to respond next time he's in trouble. Thanks for doing "relay service"..

Best regards and ride safe my friend....// Ernie in NH
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AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7