hijust got my 1150
like a total nob have only just noticed clutch level v low
is it worth topping up or is this better to take to a mechanic??
the abs lights wont go out either i thinks ive been mugged
any advice would be great cheers
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- Thread starter fatgser
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hijust got my 1150
like a total nob have only just noticed clutch level v low
is it worth topping up or is this better to take to a mechanic??
the abs lights wont go out either i thinks ive been mugged
any advice would be great cheers
just got my 1150
like a total nob have only just noticed clutch level v low
is it worth topping up or is this better to take to a mechanic??
the abs lights wont go out either i thinks ive been mugged
any advice would be great cheers
My advice is to go to a BMW Garage and to be seen by a proper mechanic
ELIMINATOR
Registered user
What year 1150 is it?
Servo assisted or not?
Battery may be shagged or in need of a charge, or a run out.
Ref. clutch level, if it don't slip, don't fret. If topping up just keep it within the sight glass.
Happy new year mate. Don't fret too much, there is always depressing stuff here. But in (my) reality it ain't all bad. 36000 ON MINE & RUNNING FINE.
Update after doing a search http://gsshop.co.uk/ look at this.
Servo assisted or not?
Battery may be shagged or in need of a charge, or a run out.
Ref. clutch level, if it don't slip, don't fret. If topping up just keep it within the sight glass.
Happy new year mate. Don't fret too much, there is always depressing stuff here. But in (my) reality it ain't all bad. 36000 ON MINE & RUNNING FINE.
Update after doing a search http://gsshop.co.uk/ look at this.
ciderman gs
Registered user
first of all hi
just make sure the fluid is in the sight glass but check the bleed valve (brake side towards the rear footrest ) see if it is weeping there also check the clutch slave cylinder for weeping fluid
for the abs check the reset threads on here for the reset method
the fault is sometimes caused by low batt voltage
everything can be fixed
just make sure the fluid is in the sight glass but check the bleed valve (brake side towards the rear footrest ) see if it is weeping there also check the clutch slave cylinder for weeping fluid
for the abs check the reset threads on here for the reset method
the fault is sometimes caused by low batt voltage
everything can be fixed
thanks for all the kind & wise words
the batterys has just been changed i have been told
ill top the clutch and get it checked after n year
i just hate letting my self get done by a nice old guy and his misses
overal the bikes cool thanks again
have a good one
the batterys has just been changed i have been told
ill top the clutch and get it checked after n year
i just hate letting my self get done by a nice old guy and his misses
overal the bikes cool thanks again
have a good one
ciderman gs
Registered user
even if the battery has been changed all it takes is several starts in quick succession and it drops the battery below the voltage for the abs to set i have even had my abs trip out at a junction (lights on brake light heated grips all on) to long ticking over and the abs sensed a voltage drop and faulted. also sometimes the rear light blub can trip the abs
+1 on above.
Welcome to the site! You've got what is possibly the best all round bike ever built
Check that the brake lamp filament is OK and illuminating when brake levers are operated.
Check that the abs sensors and wheel rings are clear of mud or other debris.
If the battery is a bit low and the bike starts with an ABS fault light, running the engine on a high tickover for a few minutes and then switch off and immediately re-start will often clear it.
Read the manual regarding residual braking if you have a servo system. (With the ignition on but the engine not running operate the brakes from either lever, if you get a high pitch whine that is the servo motor running).
Residual brakes are far less effective than full operation so take care
Welcome to the site! You've got what is possibly the best all round bike ever built
Check that the brake lamp filament is OK and illuminating when brake levers are operated.
Check that the abs sensors and wheel rings are clear of mud or other debris.
If the battery is a bit low and the bike starts with an ABS fault light, running the engine on a high tickover for a few minutes and then switch off and immediately re-start will often clear it.
Read the manual regarding residual braking if you have a servo system. (With the ignition on but the engine not running operate the brakes from either lever, if you get a high pitch whine that is the servo motor running).
Residual brakes are far less effective than full operation so take care
ELIMINATOR
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Residual brakes are far less effective than full operation so take careThe word UNDERSTATEMENT does not begin to cover the above phrase
(With the ignition on but the engine not running operate the brakes from either lever, if you get a high pitch whine that is the servo motor running).
is this to tell if the servo works or if there is one its a 51 does not seem to say in manual
is this to tell if the servo works or if there is one its a 51 does not seem to say in manual
If you've got one it will tell you if it's working. Someone with more product knowledge than I will be along shortly to confirm whether you should have one.
The later bikes all had a servo if you specified ABS but I'm not certain for that year. At least one thread on Advrider.com says 2001 is pre-servo but I would not like to say that was definitive.
Yeeehaaa, that's one problem that fatgser won't have then
fatgser,
its worth noting that the clutch fluid level rises as the clutch plates wear, (opposite to the brake fluid reservoir!!!) so I believe the fluid level in the reservoir should be somewhere near the minimum level mark as a starting point.
I expect someone will be along to confirm this soon........
its worth noting that the clutch fluid level rises as the clutch plates wear, (opposite to the brake fluid reservoir!!!) so I believe the fluid level in the reservoir should be somewhere near the minimum level mark as a starting point.
I expect someone will be along to confirm this soon........
okay here goes
tried the reset method from thread (earthing abs on diagnostic connector under seat)
ABS IS NOW WORKING
topped up clutch res. noticed tiny leak/seap around pot/res??? is there no seal /gasket around it??
had another few miles on her after the abs working
its all clicked love it more already
what makes it even better is all the help advice and occ piss taking from you guys
happy new year
tried the reset method from thread (earthing abs on diagnostic connector under seat)
ABS IS NOW WORKING
topped up clutch res. noticed tiny leak/seap around pot/res??? is there no seal /gasket around it??
had another few miles on her after the abs working
its all clicked love it more alreadywhat makes it even better is all the help advice and occ piss taking from you guys
happy new year
ciderman gs
Registered user
glad the collective helped
just don't ask what oil to use pplleeaassee
just don't ask what oil to use pplleeaassee
