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Discussion in 'West – California, the desert southwest & whatever' started by T O Double D, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. M N B

    M N B would rather be riding

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    Steady lights means ABS is normal at that point. Alternate flashing means sync failure or ABS failure.

    Check your ABS sensor gap. It's probably not the issue, but it's the one cause for the failure that you can fix easily.
  2. vintagerider

    vintagerider Long timer

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    M N B, The reset takes (getting solid double lamps). Kicks back in to alt flash the instant that ignition is re-powered (no cranking). I think that it would go to fault only after riding off if the gap was the issue. Reading the fault codes will help diagnose. Hoping someone has GS911.

    edit: thread over in gspot.
    http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811171
  3. ian408

    ian408 Administrator Administrator Super Moderator

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    I have one but don't have a PC to plug it into anymore.
  4. M N B

    M N B would rather be riding

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    I don't have an R1150GS. I have a 1997 K1100LT w/ABSII and an '09 F800GS with like ABS5.

    My K1100 flashes in sync after power up until you hit about 5mph. Then it goes off unless there's a sync problem.

    The ONLY time the ABS lights are on solid is if I disable ABS with the switch.

    On powerup, when I have an alt flash condition, it's always been a good, but weak battery. Happens every winter if I forget to put the bike on a charger and don't ride it for 3+ weeks. Bike will start fine. No problem. Warm it up 3 minutes. Shut it off. Ignition off. Ignition on, ABS will then sync fine. Replace battery. Problem goes away.

    I'm not sure if that helps you or not, I hope it does. Good luck!
  5. Bob

    Bob Formerly H20Pumper Supporter

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    I'll trade you my OLD PC for that OLD Blue bike of yours!:wave

    VR I would go look at my bike, but I left the key to my GS in Idaho. Other than what Kurt said, and what is in the HOW on the reset I don't know. I'll go look for my spare key and see if I can be of more assistance.
  6. vintagerider

    vintagerider Long timer

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  7. Santa

    Santa Focused on the Future

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    Hello,
    I am a long time advrider who happens to work Friday and Saturday so I miss out on most rides.
    Looking for those who might be interested in rides and camping leaving on Sundays

    This would mostly be dirt oriented rides. I ride a large dual sport and know many great locations to camp after a great day's ride.

    PM if interested.
  8. BigNastybrp

    BigNastybrp Big Nasty

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    I have one Moto GP ticket for sunday $25 if anyone wants it pm me. Bert
  9. WoodsChick

    WoodsChick Long timer

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    This thread needs some riding action!

    In June Eric and I staged out of our friend's place in Pioneer with the intent of finding a dirt route from HWY 88 to HWY 4. We didn't actually find what we were looking for, due to a case of temporary myopia on my part, but we had fun playing around in the mountains. It also happened to be a weekend when a cold front was blowing through. We dealt with lots of fog and cold temps on the first day...
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    This road was more well-traveled than the previous ones, but it was apparent that these forest roads were pretty lightly-traveled...
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    We ran into our fair share of this stuff...took a few photos before dismounting to help...
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    Getting mine under was much easier. Like my bald street tire? Eh, it's only a rear...
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    Eat the world...
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    I picked up this furry friend after bushwhacking through some fluffy greenery... [​IMG]


    The fog was beautiful on the ridges... [​IMG]


    Nice little pond...
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    Lots of downed trees dropping down into the canyon. Got tired of going through/over/around them so we turned around and scouted another route...
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    Sometimes being forced to re-route can bring unexpected rewards...
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    Guess what? Another downed tree re-route...
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    Awaiting my turn...
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    Love the way the roads are numbered up here. Thank you, private logging companies!
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    More on the way...




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  10. ramjet

    ramjet Long timer

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    I already digested it on BARF. Great trip! Hope you and Eric make it to Creek Monkey, I gotta ask you some questions about it.
  11. Pcfly

    Pcfly Dude?! Seriously?? Supporter

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    VERY COOL!! :thumb
  12. Pcfly

    Pcfly Dude?! Seriously?? Supporter

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    Just wondering if anyone's going to 1st annual Tahoe Adventure Bike Rally? :ear

    Early registration ends today. $250 seems a bit pricey but $300 sounds worse?! :huh
  13. HardWorkingDog

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    Thread? I need some riding action!!

    5 days and my sentence is up...
  14. live2ridetahoe

    live2ridetahoe BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CTRN Supporter

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    I really like the idea of it, but the price is way too steep IMHO. If it included a room at the hotel for 2 days, now we're talking. You still need to find lodging on top of the $300. I know a ton of roads and rides in the Sierra... way to many to justify spending the $.

    I hope the event does well and that they are able to refine the cost a bit.

    JG
  15. M N B

    M N B would rather be riding

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    Can you folks please not quote an entire post just to say something like COOL? Especially if you include the 17 photos?

    Just delete all but the appropriate line of text (or single photo) and comment on that. It makes things much easier to read and is considered good nettiquette.


    Thank you. :)
  16. Callahan

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  17. Just Paul

    Just Paul Pro Cat Herder

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    +1 I am doing the KTM adventure rally again this year... its less than half the price and tons of great food, swag and support from KTM..
  18. Pcfly

    Pcfly Dude?! Seriously?? Supporter

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    How about now..........do you like this better?! :hmmmmm :dhorse
  19. Pcfly

    Pcfly Dude?! Seriously?? Supporter

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    +1

    Yeah, the whole things a great idea but not to include lodging for that price is WAY over the top. I'll go see it and meet up with some folks, maybe do the non rider deal and tag along on the rides. I'm all for supporting the community and I know theres a price to be paid but this seems like someones making out like a bandit. :dunno
  20. katumo_jtb

    katumo_jtb bogus journeyer

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    Aww man, what happened to Eric's KTM? We need more LC4's on this thread.

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