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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 2:18 pm
by slparry
If it helps any the larger battery (for heated grip / abs equipped bikes) has the same part number as many other bmw bikes
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=61212346800
So you can choose from others if your's is not specifically listed
For instance, on the list of having the same battery is the K1100RS
If you search for K1100RS motobatt on ebay it comes up with
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-K-1100-RS ... 3f1390f852
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:52 pm
by boxerscott
I just go cheap, ones you top up yourself. Original did not last 5 minutes (slight exaggeration) but I reckon you can afford to buy 2 cheap ones for one overrated one that can still leave you stranded.
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:55 pm
by Dai wiskers
Buy a cheap battery at your own perril you are asking a lot from a small battery you have no kick start and the Rseries are bastards to bump
Varta good batteries but don't seem to like the vibration of a twin and split
Buy odyssey or motobatt or join the AA or RAC remember your call outs are limited with your free cover on your insurance or bank account
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:26 am
by Dai wiskers
Let's see if i can put that another way
You could buy a cossac or a ural or a Chinese thing with a totally forgettable name
Well it's the same as a BMW isn't it
No it's bloody not
You could buy a star lighter
Well it's the same as a zippo isn't it
No it's bloody not
You could buy a cheap battery it's the same as a odyssey or motobatt
No it's bloody not
Near enough all the cheap batteries will come from a sweat shop in the far east with no quality control some may be ok some will be crap
If you want to fit a cheap battery do so but put a fully charged car battery and jump leads in one of your panniers