ABS light show! ??

[peteracorn1]

Just collected a P reg (1997) R1100GS- brilliant!!
However, there's a bit of a 'light show' on the ABS instrument panel:

One run- lights went off
Another- lights flashed one, then the other
Another- they both stayed on

Also, I thought I'd switch the ABS off while riding, the rocker switch didn't seem to want to stay in an 'off' position.

Any advice, please!
Peter

 

[Steptoe]

Also, I thought I'd switch the ABS off while riding, the rocker switch didn't seem to want to stay in an 'off' position.

Any advice, please!
Peter

It's not an on/off switch in the normal sense of the word. It's mainly used for resetting the ABS ecu and diagnostic work.

 

[patrick56]

ABS

The ABS is very sensitive to low voltage during the check-out session. On my bike ( needs a new battery) I wait about 5-6 sec. before starting ( and without driving lights or heating elements). This leaves the lights blinking at the same rate. The lights usually goes out after driving a few meters. If the bike has been unused for a while it needs some driving to get the battery recharged and then the same procedure to get those f.......... lights out!

 

[DrFarkoff]

Better info might help

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1377919&postcount=6

 

[peteracorn1]

Many Thanks, lads.
Advice from Roy at RGM Croston, and a new battery, helped, too...
Peter