I have a gs1200 / 2006 with abs/servo assisted and i would like to exchange it for a regular ''japanese'' system, anybody has knowledge on how to proceed? Emilio
Can I ask why you want to switch ? I took the GS out and really tried the brakes out for the first time a couple of nights ago. I couldn't believe how well the abs works. I've always been dubious about abs on a motorcycle but not anymore, especially threshold braking with that pea gravel on the road.
When rolling down a very steep downhill..... is good practice to turn off the engine and use the clutch as a rear brake (with the bike in first gear). Simply
Maybe I am missing something, but why not use the brake? Using the clutch is hard on the clutch, and if you suddenly find you need power you are SOL! Jim
Emilio is right if you are really doing hard offroad. Sometimes, when you are descending a really steep hill, with lots of loose stones and gravel, best way to assure your stability and not to fall and roll down is to put both feet on the ground; the problem is that you need to break and your right foot is touching ground, avoiding you to fall rightwards. In this situation is very helpful to stop the engine and use the clutch as a rear break, while using also the front lever with care... Besides there has been some reported crashed caused by the electric breakes failuring for lack of voltage. In fact I think this system was a failed experiment by BMW because they never used it again (later series were manufactured with standard hydraulic system). Also the electric brakes are very rude at low speeds... In my experience I had to ride thru more than 2500 kms in Bolivia and Chile without the electric powered brakes due to a failure in the lever contacts, and believe me it is hard (and long) to break without the assistance... Rgds Miguel (mine is a '04 GS12)
Miguel, Seems like an extreme situation, and to be honest I would probably not have used a GS for that, but if I did I would not have a servo-GS just for that reason. But if I did, I would have carried a couple standard connectors and converted my dead servo-ABS to standard brakes. At any rate, for 99.9% of the people on a GS riding with the motor off is a non-issue. Jim
Right on. Personally I would consider that an emergency situation - one to take every effort to avoid! :eek1
You made it difficult for yourself. Just unscrew the small electrical unit from servo (4 screws) and leave it plugged into the loom. Remove the rest of servo and dispose of
quit making me laugh out loud in the middle of a room filled with solemn people not interested in fun or laughter.
