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Originally Posted by Niels Guldager
Thanks Andy and Ted!
I got the ABS sensor signal cable ends soldered together as you suggested and now the ABS system checks everything OK. Warning lamps act normal and ABS function is back.
So the original error was the ABS signal cable rubbing against the brake line cable between the two first cable support clips counting from the front wheel. This caused a break in the cable leading to the loss of sensor signal.
This design does actually not seem robust - I guess this goes back to Ted's comment about a proper adventure bike. Is there a fix for this?
Many thanks again for sharing your expertise and very valuable advice!
So what is a proper adventure bike?
Niels
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Well my comment was a little tongue in cheek. But its true. I'm a BMW technician by training.
In my opinion, a proper adventure bike is one that is capable of the trip it is intended for. But mainly it should be reliable and simple so easier and cheaper to diagnose and repair. Bikes like your GS aren't really made for hardcore adventuring. Its just good marketing. BMW know that less than 1% of their owners will actually attempt to make it do what it is marketed for. They are dependent on dealer networks, diagnostic computers, specialist tooling and owners with very deep pockets..
The alternatives are vast and varied. Non can-bus is a good start. Gravity fed fuel helps a lot and air cooling makes it simpler again.
Personally I think bikes from the 90's are the golden era. Good engineering with solid state electronics without being needlessly over-complicated with control units, fuel pumps, rider aids, abs etc etc.
The Hubb has a million threads on this topic..
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
Last edited by *Touring Ted*; 13 Feb 2016 at 18:28.
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