Exhaust Flap Removal R1200GS

Maybe best to ask In the 1200 section ..

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haditlowered said:
Ive read the write up on removing the exhaust flap, will this plug solve the issue of fault codes when the servo is removed - The R1200GS is not on the bike list, but the R1200R is, will the same plug work? there is a UK supplier for the plug listed.

https://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/ese/

Thanks.
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not sure what you have read?
but I have removed my exhaust flap by simply disconnecting the cable for the flap to the servo at the servo end and left the servo in place.
no error codes as the system thinks the flap is still connected. and then removed the exhaust flap, an fit a tube in fill replacement for the flap


simple

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Andy
 
Those with a GS-911 say there is a fault logged by the ECU but no warning lights and no negative effects on ECU operation.
So disconnect the motor plug and remove everything. You will need a short stainless tube to fill the gap left by the valve. Alternatively, fit a an earlier model (pre flappy valve) headers and silencer can.
 
APW said:
not sure what you have read?
but I have removed my exhaust flap by simply disconnecting the cable for the flap to the servo at the servo end and left the servo in place.
no error codes as the system thinks the flap is still connected.

simple

:beerjug:

Andy
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I read this
http://www.ukgser.com/technical/nic...rol valve (BMW R-series, '10 to '13) V1.1.pdf

and found the plug in thingy as per original post - didn't want to end up with issues if i take the lot off - thats why its still on there, i have akrapovic - headers and can, but i can still fit the tube to that as long as I'm sure i won't get a fault showing up - Thanks. :)
 
i'd rather not have components tied up and disconnected that can still cause engine fault codes and problems that are not actually being used, much neater to remove the entire thing.
 
Remove it and the cables replace with tube and forget about it. No faults will show on dash, however a fault will show on the ECU but thats it, no hastles and wont effect bike in any way.
 
When the time comes to sell, it's often best to have standard bike. These valves are noted for seizing with the motor moving it for sure so it will jam solid if unused.
Take it all off soak the valve bearings with easing oil and store in plastic bags.
The bike won't miss any of it but the parts will be as new if you ever want to refit them
 
the benefit is one less "needless" component to go wrong, I'm taking the whole thing so as per advice above, cant see the point in disabling it, and not removing it...
 
Wreford Miles said:
Seems sensible, why not and what's the benefit it not having the flap
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Am I right in thinking its only purpose was to get past the noise regs ! As the bike does not lose any low down torque as per an exup valve .
 
DING-DONG said:
Am I right in thinking its only purpose was to get past the noise regs ! As the bike does not lose any low down torque as per an exup valve .
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That's it, purely to keep the EU rule makers at bay.

Exhaust noise can be an issue (as we know) but tyres are a far bigger noise generator (especially from motorways) that only government can solve by how they surface the roads.
 
I am replacing the flappy valve with a piece of tubing but what do folks do with the disconnected cables?
 
Remove the motor & cables and bag it up in polythene with some desiccant granules. The ECU will log a fault but there wont be any negative response or warning triangles.
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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