Birdman40205 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hello! The temp was about 33-35f this morning at 6:20. The coldest Ive ridden my '94 RS. First, the ABS lights would not go out. Leaving today, around 50F, they still would not reset. I come to light that is my nemesis, a 5 minute'r that I shut the bike off to wait from my green. Upon startup, the ABS resets!! Yahoo!!! Item 2. The grips did not heat up, or maybe they did, but I couldnt feel it. Do they radiate a lot of heat? I mean, there should be no doubt I feel it? If so, I am going to have to trace why they dont work. Im hoping its just a fuse or something, but I want to fix it because it bugs me knowing there is an issue. Take care, be safe! LM in KY Link to comment
JamesW Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Don't know about the grips but a low battery can effect the ABS especially on an 1100. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Likely you need a new battery. At the very least, use a Battery Tender type device to keep the battery full and warm. At that temp, depending on the quality of glove you have, you may not feel the grips. Low post count. Is the bike new to you ? There are two heat posistions for the grips. Try them when it's not freezing out. Not positive, but I think the factory hand guards from the R1100GS will fit the RS with little issues . You will need them. Link to comment
Froggy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yep cold weather effects your batt and in turn low voltage from batt will effect your abs. Hook charger and top off batt then disconnect. Link to comment
rich t Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 FWIW. I've had the elements on both of my heated grips fail/break. This may or may not be the issue with you. You may want to check the continuity of the wires in your grips. Link to comment
kalali Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 You can test the grips in your garage. Just turn the ignition to On, put the setting to high and hold on to the grip. You'll notice the heat, trust me. If not, then it's broke. Link to comment
rich t Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well stated Kalali. Working grips will get hot in 2-3 minutes. You'll know they're working. My case was one grip hot, one grip not. If both are cold, good chance the problem is further upstream. Link to comment
Birdman40205 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks very much for replies. Thats what I wanted to know. I think the battery is on its last volts. It works, but the bike labors to start. Thanks again! Lm in KY Link to comment
biometrics Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Remove and clean and lubricate the starter while you are at it. It is not a difficult job and the rewards are worth it. Low battery will screw with your ABS alarms and zero your clock display. If the starter is still sluggish after the service described above, definitely get a new battery. I have found that you can get a sealed, maintenance free, AGM universal battery (18AH) of the correct dimensions at Battery Mart for less than $40.00 when you get your core charge returned. At those prices you could afford a new one every year if you need one, instead of investing lots of money in one of the expensive ones... The cross reference number for the battery type is 51913. Just my $0.02 Link to comment
kalali Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Do you have personal experience with those $40 batteries? I've seen them advertised on the web and always wondered about their quality. Link to comment
tallman Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 A $40 battery would have to last 2 1/2 years to amortize equally with my Odyssey. YMMV Link to comment
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