ABS removal from the R1100 series of BMW bikes. RT GS RS R /
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- How do you remove or dis-able the ABS on the R1100 range of BMW bikes. This video will show you what is involved. It is quite an easy task, and you don't need lots of special tools or kit to do it. I was asked to do this video by a subscriber, if you have any videos you would like me to make, let me know, and if I can, I will.
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I just bought one of these bikes and you sir are a gem of information! Many thanks Sir!
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Good video
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just a tip . never try to bleed the abs pump . the brake fluit is put in the abs under high pressure .
you cant do that by hand or foot .
Hi, many thanks for that info. I have never come across that before I have bled a few of the ABS pumps, but that is after they have been removed. I know BMW used to have a special technique for bleeding them.
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By just disconnecting the wires you mention does that turnoff the flashing ABS lights on the Dash ?
Yes it will, but if you get any problems with the ABS lights then you can remove the bulbs. (see my video about speedo light replacement)
With the pipes, could you cut and reshape the originals and just add the existing connector to it? It looks like they can be loosened and removed from the pipe?
Yes you could, but if you are 'removing' the ABS you can get rid of so much unnecessary pipework. Makes it much easier to bleed too with less pipes for air to get stuck into.
Thanks. I was thinking of cutting the pipe to the correct length and just moving the connector to the new end and then getting rid of all the other pipework like you said.
@@mattwilson6276 Yes, I used to make brake pipes all the time for cars when I was an MOT tester. The two little pipes that are needed for the ABS removal as I showed in the video would be dead easy to make. Perhaps I should make some and sell them on ebay!!!
I'll buy some!!!
@@mattwilson6276 I am going to look at making some
It's not strictly true that you have "no brakes" should the servo / ABS unit fail on early (2004 on) 1200GS and RT models. You have what BMW term "residual braking", which means you have to really haul on the brake lever to produce an effect. It is potentially dangerous though, and if you own a servo ABS model (I have a 2004 1200GS owned from new), you keep this in the back of your mind! I actual like the servo system, as it provides superb brakes. The way to prevent failure of the servo / ABS unit is by keeping strictly to the two yearly fluid flushes. 7:47
Hi, yes you are right they do still have hydraulic pressure, but the force needed to get them to work as brakes is dangerous. I love the 1200's I think they are really good looking. I nearly bought a red R1200RT many years ago. A friend of mine came round my place when he had just bought a 1200. I sat on it with the engine 'off' to get ;the feel' of it. I lived on a very slight hill. I rolled it forward 'down' the slope, I was doing about 2 mph. When I braked it didn't stop!! I had to use my feet. As a result I would never put myself in that position whilst riding I am a coward. I do still love the 1200's but with the latest plethora of faults and low quality components that BMW now use on their latest machines, I will only be riding the older (pre 2005) bikes.
What about the brake lights? Is there any wiring to be done?
Also do you need to pull the abs relay?
Hi, On the R1100RT there is no connection to the brake lights through the ABS. I know there is on the later machines especially the 1200's, but there is no need to do anything to the brake light circuits. I didn't pull the relay on the bike shown in the video. But, I suppose it would be a good idea as you then take it right out of the system by doing that.
when you say disconnect "this wire " there is more than one ...which colour one do you isolate ? thanks
Hi, good question. I didn't make it clear when I did the video, sorry. All, the wires in that connector, need to be isolated. It is possible to remove the correct relay and prevent the system from operating, but I think that if the wiring is removed then, you know it will be dis-abled. Thanks for your comments, and interest. Take care.
@@RestorationBiker thanks ....what year is that bike ? i have a 2002 arriving and been looking at videos to remove the abs ....the ABS system in this video seems different to a couple of others i have viewed...so i guess it relates to whether the system is ABS 1 , or 2 ?
@@graantmnz Hi, that is a 1993 R1100GS, so it is the very first (and the best ) ABS system that was fitted. I have never had an issue with any bike that has been fitted with that system. On a 2002 bike you will have the series 2 set up. so you will have to be more careful when doing the removal. But, only remove the ABS if there is a fault that you can't cure. Common faults are sensor problems. Damaged or badly positioned sensors (air gap) or wiring issues poor connections with a multi-plug, etc. It is seldom major items. It is not until you get to the R1200 series (2005) that you get the servo operated brakes. Brilliant brakes, but if the servo fails!!!!!!!! which they do. Shame, as I really liked the R1200 when it first came out.
@@RestorationBiker my 2002 must have the servo operated brakes, as they are bloody useless unless the key is turned on....I had read they were used from 2001 not 2005..cheers
@@graantmnz Hi, the brakes used on the 2001 - 2005 were the second generation ABS system that the R1100's used. It was slightly different to the 1100 brakes but were fairly similar. The servo brakes came out in 2005 and were fitted to the then new R1200 series of bikes. This is the system that is a complete nightmare, as when the servo stops (which it does) then there are no brakes. It sounds as if you may have servo brakes but I have not heard of any machines that were fitted with it before 2005. Maybe, just maybe they used it on a few models before 2005 to test it out. I would be very interested to know. You can tell by removing the tank, and seeing what is fitted there. If it looks like the system I have shown in my video it is the second generation system. If it is different, then you may have a very rare machine. Let me know. Thanks.
I’m sure you are aware of this but sometimes the ABS lights appear to show a fault due to low voltage after start due to the starter drawing a hefty current at the same time the ABS unit powers up. If you are lucky once you’ve ridden a few miles you can turn the key off and on again to clear the fault.
However there is a permanent fix available that ensures that the ABS only powers up AFTER the engine starts and subsequently only ever gets a full voltage from the stator which should stop the fault for good. It’s a bit of a faff to do but I’ve done it to my 1100RT and fingers crossed it’s all sorted. 👍
It’s not my video but here’s a link if anyone is interested: 👍
ruclips.net/video/WhnDh8Qo2WY/видео.html
Hi, Yes I am aware of the fault where the starter cuts the ABS out. But, I have not heard of the 'fix'. I would be very interested to know what you do to achieve this. Thanks
I think your reply overlapped with my edited comment, the link to the fix is now shown above
where can i buy a decent set of front rotors for a decent price? I have this bike and got some from ebay and they are warped out of the box. thanks.
Hi, the best place here in the UK to buy decent BMW spares at a good price, is Motorworks, or Motobins. They sell new or second hand, but all of their items are first class. I have used them a hell of a lot over the years. I know that they also ship anywhere in the world. Have a look at their website
@@RestorationBiker i was removing my plastic and the nuts that are in the fuel tank where the fairing attaches are rusted out. Do you have any advice on how i can replace them? thanks. I have an old 96 r1100rt that i have been working on and using as my daily driver.
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 Hi, Yes those nuts are a real pain. I run a tap into mine and luckily they cleaned up fine. The bolts are a pain as they must be short, and idealy pointed. If they won't respond to a tap. You have no option but to either a) Don't use the tank bolts, b) remove the nuts by carefully removing the plastic 'keeps' and then replace the nuts by gluing them back into position. Not easy.
@@RestorationBiker thanks. I will try time serts
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 Ok let me know how you get on