GS1200 Brake Failure ....

[Lofty]

Just taken the bike out after a few months laid up and I get the flashing brake failure message. Clearly the brakes are still functioning although not as well. I assume that it is the ABS component that is struggling. Any quick checks I can do? Unfortunately I'm off to the States tomorrow until mid June so I'll have to get it sorted when I get back but any thoughts would be gratefully received ..

 

[BBB61]

You could check to make sure that the brake lever is not fouling against the handguard.

 

[Lofty]

All clear, no grit or anything obvioius around the brake discs. I just wondered if there was a fuse for the system that blows ... the bike is all tucked up now until mid June but it would have been nice to know it wasn't a significant defect. At least it'll give me something to research whilst I'm away !

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Hand guard just touching the brake lever, poor brake light contact or dodgy/blown bulb, dodgy front/rear brake switches.

Al the above need checking before you check anything more serious.

There are no fuses on the bike, just a clever 'ickle black box.

Run a search and you'll come up with lots of similar threads

Andres

 

[Lofty]

Thanks fellas, I'll do some digging and check all the above before I offer cash to the dealer .... about time I found my way around the bike ...

 

[Pukmeister]

If you need a hand let me know. I've had my GS for a while, long enough to know most of its foibles anyway, and have plenty of tools.

I should get a GS911 diagnostic tool before too long so will eventually be able to read fault codes etc.