Re: Battery Problem?

[Robert Silas <robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the worst opinion of BMW's Gel-batteries.
Try charging it and if you'd succeed, start the bike and measure charging 
voltage.
Bob Silas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: rt1100@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: BMW LIST
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 10:59 PM
Subject: Battery Problem?


The trusted RT1100 (2000) died on me this afternoon 40 miles from home. 
Luckily a gentleman stopped and we tried to jump start it but to no avail. 
Turns out he only live a few miles from me and took me home. With the help 
of my neighbor, truck & trailer we got it home.

Was riding along when the battery light came on, then the ABS light started 
flashing. A few miles down the road I got off on my exit and the bike died. 
I was able to bump started and continued down the road. I slowed up and the 
bike started mis-firing and died. Try starting it and only got a clicking 
noise.

Have the side cover off tonight, and will pull the battery in the morning. 
Battery is a BMW gel type, installed June 2004. Holiday weekend and I'm sure 
the dealership will be closed tomorrow, but I can get the battery checked at 
the auto parts store.

What else may it be if not the battery?

Damon in Detroit

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