How to remove "servo brake" ABS from BMW k1200 or similar bike

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9 жыл бұрын

((UPDATE!!.. i gave credit to a video which, like all of the others i watched, showed me the INCORRECT way to do this. technically, it works, but, THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER WORKS ON THIS BIKE with that configuration. I am in the process of making a followup video. ((up-update... the FOLLOWUP video is now on my channel... )) ))
The PROPER way to do this, is to leave the electronics portion of the ABS pump, and remove the remainder, then unplug the ABS light from the dash.
Since i did this the way i did, i will have to solder 25 or so wires back in place, or, at minimum, the power IN wires, and the speedo wires out.
The speedo sensor IS IN THE ABS UNIT... yet another reason i hate BMW... "HEY, i know, let's run the headlight wire through the exhaust, and put a computer on the oil cap, and run the speedometer through the brakes! AWESOMEEEE!" ))
This is a vlog post for Random Curiosities. In today's episode, i am removing the ABS / Anti lock brake system / servo actuated brakes / power assisted brakes or whatever you want to call it from a BMW k1200 motorcycle.
The concepts are the same for just about every BMW that has the servo crap on it. the only difference may be the wiring diagram.
Awesome forum with several really knowledgeable and nice people willing to help!
i-bmw.com
Video that I used.
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@juanmaldonado3281

SIR. YOU. JUST. SAVE. OUR. BMW. WE. GOT. 13 PROBLEMS. INCLUDIN A CRASH. BECOSE. THE. ABS. CRAP. BMW. TNKS. FOR. ALL. AND. BLESSED BE

@markgotobed3060 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, along with several others that I watched on KZfaq it gave me the confidence to do the same job on my 2003 K 1200 RS. I'm not sure I would have been successful had I not watched this video so thanks again, Mark.

@dogday43 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just did the same procedure and resurrected my 2004 K1200RS that was sitting in the garage for 2 years. Same problem, same bs estimate from my dealer...I harvested the computer off of the pump and initially the running light and brake light worked but stopped working after I put everything back together. Bought the relays and did the rewiring and now it's fine. Thanks again!!

@alansykes1496 8 жыл бұрын

What an excellent and thoroughly nice chap Mitch is ! This video is a tribute to his perseverance and patience. Video production is very tasty too.

@florinsfaraiac8089 5 жыл бұрын

Great job ! I saw your both videos ! RESPECT !

@johnlang3233

Thanks - worth noting this is removal of the servo on the earlier pre facelift K1200RS with ABS2. It's not for the later bikes with iABS although the principles are similar. iABS has "BMW" marked on front calipers, whereas ABS has Brembo calipers.

@stwilly559 8 жыл бұрын

I give you a A for effort. I did enjoy watching you work.

@leofelix5015 3 жыл бұрын

Found you by luck n and THANK YOU I preciated you being out there n AWSOME info thank you

@normananderson9565 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch. Think you may have saved my 78,000 mile 2004 K1200GT from the scrap yard! Sounds like a big job, but I’ll give it a go. New braided hoses may make a neater job. Thanks again!

@PaulPhillipsFix 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just bought an 07 K1200R Sport... the bike is mint with only 2.6k on the odometer. Guess what... brake failure. Probably why they sold it. I will be eliminating the abs so look for my video in the future at paul phillips fix. Thanks again for the video good job.

@richardbonn3882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks BRO , keep it simple you will do well !

@Beowolfff2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Just a heads-up: My 2000 K1200RS set up on the rear brake is a bit different. I was unable to attache the line coming from the master cyl to the upper (forward) receiver point that you used. I had to use the lower (rear) connect point, because they are backwards from your demo. My brake pressure dropped considerably, but a bit more foot weight and it works fine.

@shamjithks 5 жыл бұрын

Man U save my life

@ShawnBroadhead 5 жыл бұрын

You posted this in 2015 so now that it's been a while I wanted to ask if you were still happy with the outcome. Has anyone else that's seen this tried it and been happy or unhappy? My 2002 is throwing an error now and I'm afraid it's going to come down to replacing the ABS unit or doing what you did, but I wanted to make sure people were happy with it before I do something that can't be undone.

@charlesnorton5134 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man ,, well done

@michaelroloff2804 3 жыл бұрын

I do not want to doubt that the AB systems at BMW from the 1st and 2nd generation are somewhat coarse and not particularly durable. However, and that should definitely be mentioned for those whose ABS still works: Change the brake fluid too often than too seldom! Since brake fluid is known to be hygroscopic, the bound water in the hydraulic unit causes corrosion relatively quickly and leads to the well-known blocking of the control valves and / or the pump. Simple cause, great consequence. There is a reason for maintenance intervals !;) So long, always enough asphalt under the tires ...