pistol_pete
New member
I've had a '99 1100RT for a few years now. 34K Miles, so very low miles. Runs great and absolutely zero issues with it. But, it has the original HES which worries me as I'm aware of the potential failures that can leave one stranded. I've ridden for hours in torrential downpours with no issues and
That said, I'm planning on buying a new one and swapping it out - simply for piece of mind. I've found some replacements on Beemer Boneyard. One's Bosch-made and the other is not. I'll likely order the Bosch, but I like how the other one details that it has high-temp silicone wiring - and I know hight temps and the wiring is one of the problems with the original HES possible failure.
https://www.beemerboneyard.com/12112306137edl.html
https://www.beemerboneyard.com/12112306137n.html
Am I overthinking this? Any recos or experiences with either are appreciated. Thank you!
That said, I'm planning on buying a new one and swapping it out - simply for piece of mind. I've found some replacements on Beemer Boneyard. One's Bosch-made and the other is not. I'll likely order the Bosch, but I like how the other one details that it has high-temp silicone wiring - and I know hight temps and the wiring is one of the problems with the original HES possible failure.
https://www.beemerboneyard.com/12112306137edl.html
https://www.beemerboneyard.com/12112306137n.html
Am I overthinking this? Any recos or experiences with either are appreciated. Thank you!