How to remove "servo brake" ABS from BMW k1200 or similar bike

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((UPDATE!!.. i gave credit to a video which, like all of the others i watched, showed me the INCORRECT way to do this. technically, it works, but, THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER WORKS ON THIS BIKE with that configuration. I am in the process of making a followup video. ((up-update... the FOLLOWUP video is now on my channel... )) )) The PROPER way to do this, is to leave the electronics portion of the ABS pump, and remove the remainder, then unplug the ABS light from the dash. Since i did this the way i did, i will have to solder 25 or so wires back in place, or, at minimum, the power IN wires, and the speedo wires out. The speedo sensor IS IN THE ABS UNIT... yet another reason i hate BMW... "HEY, i know, let's run the headlight wire through the exhaust, and put a computer on the oil cap, and run the speedometer through the brakes! AWESOMEEEE!" )) This is a vlog post for Random Curiosities. In today's episode, i am removing the ABS / Anti lock brake system / servo actuated brakes / power assisted brakes or whatever you want to call it from a BMW k1200 motorcycle. The concepts are the same for just about every BMW that has the servo crap on it. the only difference may be the wiring diagram. Awesome forum with several really knowledgeable and nice people willing to help! http://i-bmw.com Video that I used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xZMewBazMI&list=WL&index=50

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does it gonna work with K1200S 2005, and how it ll pass the MOT and insurance ll be higher due to modification?

great vid, thanks for posting. Now how to disconnect the silly linked braking system?

Hi

Thanks for the vid, i found it really useful. Just one question, is there any reason why the abs unit cant be left in place after it has been bled and the pipes disconnected?

Im looking to tackle this fairly soon and im not massively interested in removing the unit unless i really need to. Im happy to conceal the piping but was curious to know if the electrics can still function through the unit after the brake fluids have been drained from the servo and pipes disconnected.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated

good job buddy

I done this with mine, a 2003 BMW K1200GT. You need to retain the ECU unit on the top of the pump though. I simply removed it, and disconnected the wires to the pump motors, (there are 4 of them), then I removed the 2 warning light bulbs, Brake Failure and General Warning (Triangle). One problem still remains though, and that is, when the reservoir is topped up, and the bike is on the side stand, fluid leaks from the pump because the reservoir is still piped up to it. How do you stop that happening, without having to put the bike on the main stand all the time??

Do you still have the electrical part of the abs module? (computer) if so would you consider selling it?

I have a 2000 1200r all those wires were connected to the pump

MOTORCYCLE TO COMPUTER. -4 brown small wires
-1 red (black tracer)
-1 green
-1 white (black tracer)
-1 red
-1 black. thick with small green & a peeled off wire inside
-1 black. thick with small red & a peeled off wire inside
MOTORCYCLE TO PUMP
-1 red thick wire
-1 brown. thick wire

PUMP COM TO PUMP
-1 red. (blue tracer)
-yellow. (red tracerl)

I have the exact bike from your video except that the wire colors are different & the speedometer works find even after I cut all the wires.

saw your other video unfortunately too late. if I connect all the cables back and take off the computer from the servo pump and get rid of the pump will it work? thanks for the help.....

I have different wire colors that yours. can you help?

What an excellent and thoroughly nice chap Mitch is ! This video is a tribute to his perseverance and patience. Video production is very tasty too.
AL in the UK ( just switched allegiances from the unspeakable BMW crap after 30 years and now a Honda NC 750 S auto owner - a fantastic revelation ! And no outsourced crappy Chinese components either ! )

DUDE! next time just repair that thing! the servo pump has most of the times only the broken carbon things like most electric engines... not much different to a vacuum cleaner engine... with some tricks and the right carbon stick's and a few hours you rebuild that thing. And all is good till the next time. Cost less then $100! That is what BMW will not tell you!

Does this work for a 2005 K1200S?

Great video,Just replaced my existing brake lines with braided lines.More efficient & clean.Yahh.

I give you a A for effort. I did enjoy watching you work.

HI there! really good video!... a question, you reckon the same can be done on a k1200r 2006?... I was checking the diagrams and apparently the lines are different as shown here http://www.ascycles.com/Illustrated_catalog2/MicroList.aspx?id=51582&catID=&catname=&bindName=Brake%20line,%20front,%20I-ABS%20Generation%201&bindCat=34_1932 ... so I was wondering if only by connecting hose 1 to hose 17 would do the job...answer most appreciated; really!... thx in advance!

Thanks for the detailed instructions, now try to do as you have shown in this video, but I have a question for you, if the speedometer is working to do everything you showed?

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EmFlhmVjKMQ