BMW K1200LT DIY Late Model ABS Brake Flush (2005-2009)

[@jamesspratling2760]

Thanks for the video. Seems like you’re the only person doing about every repair on the bmw k1200lt. Your videos help tremendously, so thank you again.

[@lindseyluehr9104]

I am just getting started with BMW bikes. I have always rode Harley and the culture shock is intimidating. I appreciate your videos that help give me confidence to try more self service of my bike. Thank you Kirk!

[@amarkpierce]

This is an excellent guide to servicing a braking system that many owners are afraid to touch themselves, because the "received wisdom" says it's too complicated. Chris demonstrates almost fanatical attention to detail and cleanliness, which makes the difference between bodging the job and being better than many "professional" shops. Thanks!

[@kirksmotorrad]

The name is Kirk though...

[@CaptainDave2010]

just replaced my brake lines - pads - oil/filter change - final drive fluid change - horn - plus .. will do the air filter in a few months mmaybe .... had a great friend who understands mechanicals take charge - and I was there to remove the tupperware - buy parts - get beer etc ... and he and I BOTH WATCHED your video's on the LT - great help for us .. super tool - you are brilliant to post these here ... thank you thank you thank you ... all went well - not too many parts left over ... Namaste' my LT driving friends .... I LOVE MY Touring Bike and riding her down the mountain to play racquetball in the morning with my new brakes -- hope they work ! - Captain Dave ATP -retired ............ -ps- only suggestion is to DUMB IT DOWN just a little for us rookies ;)

[@SaboSells]

Did this today, I would never have been able to get it down without this video...

[@toph0usetv]

Thanks Kirk for this video. I did watch it before I flushed the brake fluid on my 2006 K 1200LT. I never knew that the reservoirs are in the ABS unit. A change from my older 2004 K 1200 LT.

[@nickwaring2803]

Hi Kirk, hi from Melbourne Australia and thanks for a great video as always! My only other advice when doing this is to remove each calliper from the bike one by one as you bleed it and retract the pistons as far as possible, and wedge them in with a suitable size block of wood prior to bleeding that specific wheel circuit. This squeezes the old fluid out of the calliper itself and allows it to be flushed when you run the pump. I never used to take this step, and despite annual flushes on my '03 K1200GT, I ended up with a seized front calliper and had to buy a new seal kit and rebuild it. When I did push back the pistons right back and flush the calliper the fluid was quite black, so obviously without this step old fluid gets trapped in the calliper despite the flushing process as the bleed valve is at the top near the brake hose entry. This allows moisture to build up risking damage to the calliper. Hope this makes sense, and thanks again for all your great videos which I really enjoy watching!

[@TheStringfellowHawk]

I have a gs911. There was an update to the software. Now I’m not able to run the ABS pump. Any advice?

[@LTVoyager]

Nice easy to follow video. I will add a few additional tips from my past brakes flushes. 1. Clean thoroughly the areas above the ABS unit and the master cylinder and rear reservoir in addition to cleaning well the top of the ABS unit. I suspect more ABS units have been killed by ingesting dirt than through lack of fluid change. It is very easy to dislodge dust from the frame or wiring above the ABS when maneuvering tools to open and close the bleed valves. Brake fluid has to get really bad to be as harmful as one speck of dirt in a tight tolerance system. I wash my bike before each flush and blow it also with compressed air. And wash the funnel thoroughly before each use. 2. Though it nearly doubles the time, I remove all three calipers, clean the pistons well, compress them fully and then insert tight fitting wood blocks in place of the brake pads to keep the pistons compressed. You would be surprised how much old fluid gets left in the calipers, particularly if the pads are nearing their wear limit. I want to remove as much old fluid as possible when flushing. 3. Dropping a clean razor blade into the master cylinder will keep the geyser from erupting from the from master cylinder.

[@jerling106]

Just finished process on 2006 R1200RT, so...same procedure works on model too. Thanks Kirk! Virtually same, other than ..ABS is under Tank & rear brake reservoir location.

[@nativeenterpriseracing6995]

Well done, thank you for putting the time into making this video

[@tonymir]

Used a football fill needle with the hand vac pump to clean out screw holes..worked pretty good!

[@patricklynch9601]

Thanks Kirk. This video and the brake line replacement video have been very helpful and given me sufficient confidence to do the work myself. I received my funnel and am waiting for the Speigler line set to arrive. I sent a PayPal donation.

[@kirksmotorrad]

Thank you! It is very appreciated!

[@redouanebouzar2875]

thank you for this vidéo red from Lyon France

[@garyschneider2628]

Thanks, ordered the funnel and will give it a go

[@garyschneider2628]

Worked like a dream thanks for the great video! 2005 r1100s

[@emfl4437]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing the information. I am in the market for a 2005 1200RT with servo brakes. This makes me feel better about the bike and service routine

[@dudefishgelf]

Also, your video only shows 1 bleeder screw on the front ABS circuit, and 1 bleeder screw on the rear circuit. I saw another video that had 3 bleeder screws (meter, integral, and control bleeder screws) on the front circuit, and 3 bleeder screws on the rear circuit. I have looked through my service manual and until I take off the "tupperware" I am not sure what to expect. I just purchased the funnel from Beemerboneyard. $39 + $10 shipping.

[@JavierRodriguez-sh2gq]

Congratulations Kirk... good training and videos thumbs up!!!!!

[@berendkok6629]

thanks kirk this is de way i do it exact !!!! perfect video

[@daviericky58]

Hello Kirk, I have watched a couple of your KZbin videos, thank you for all the good information that you put out to help people like me. I changed all the brake fluid and the brake lines on my BMW, however my question is it possible to reset a 2002 BMW K1200LT ABS Systems? Once I changed the brake lines and bled the system without the fairing panels I rode the bike and it worked fine. I decided to put it back together about a month later, and now the brake light is flashing real fast and no whining noise from the ABS system. I’m not sure what the problem is at this point, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ricky

[@RichardSchroeder-r6m]

Where do you get the funnel to screw into reservoir?

[@renevandijk6807]

Thanks, this was a great help!!!

[@g41thomas]

Best videos!

[@volksmania114]

Hi Kirk, I wanted to say thanks for these great videos. I have a 2004 bmw k1200lt and been out on it today and all ok for about 3 miles and then the break light started flashing and the breaks got to no breaks. Fluid levels are ok . What's my next step, would it be best to take it to a garage?

[@lukehessels779]

Be sure if you order the funnel from beamer boneyard that the threads fit your bike. I have an 05 and the thread on the funnel were much larger than the ABS unit. Make a huge mess!

[@davidroel9857]

I have 2005 k1200lt and I did the brake flush. From the rear tire reservoir to the abs unit is not flushing. And suddenly the back brake paddle has stopped working. It doesn't flush from rear reservoir to the abs unit port. Any suggestions?

[@lukaimedashvili1059]

hello kirk, we have a 2005 bmw k1200lt and are having problems with it we would like to connect with you so you could help us out with the problems please help us we will be waiting for your responce P.S love your videos you helped us out alot and keep up the good work

[@nothingofmatters]

Nice video. I have question, is r1200gs the same location and what about abs noise

[@StudioWebStaff]

Hi. I have big problem with my ABS module, can you help me please. After the diagnostics, the Moto service said that the ABS Moodle needs to be replaced - it is not working properly. Help me find this ABS module. In general, I wanted to know about their repair. Is it possible !? My Bike (2005 year BMW K1200LT) Thanks. p.s wait for your answer

[@runfromdoctors]

For the K1200s follow the same procedure?

[@rosscorindia9527]

Kirk do you have a video on how to replace the servo for brake control?

[@eberhardgneiting8896]

Thx

[@stevenshipp5827]

Hi there, would my 2005 k1200 's model have the same pump as you show in the video?

[@ivicarajkovic9901]

great job... is this apply on K1200R 2007?

[@DaytonCarCare]

So an extra 7mm wrench is needed to bend and where can I order the funnel? (I have a 2000 K1200RS)

[@bigtw09]

google beamerboneyard...they sell them.

[@happydekind]

How about on the 1999 k1200 lt

[@kirksmotorrad]

search for non integrated brakes

[@wbwylie]

How do you take the gas tank off?

[@kirksmotorrad]

I cover that in my Gas filter video

[@tonymir]

Kirk, do you fill the abs unit back up after this is done? Up to the Allen head caps? Thanks, just got my funnel...

[@deans4739]

I have a 2009 k1220 lt with sidecar and hitch, will the clutch handle adding camper trailer? (I ride 2up)

[@kirksmotorrad]

That is a great question! I would say try it as long as the clutch is in good shape and take it easy! Especially when starting out.

[@eberhardgneiting8896]

hi...great videos....where i can get the funnel? for 30?

[@007sibyl]

www.beemerboneyard.com/

[@bandolin1216]

Kirk also didn't give it a name. This is what it is called at beemerboneyard " Servo Assist Brake Bleed/Flush Funnel Tool"

[@techi3075]

Beemerboneyard for $36.... or just get a number 2 rubber stopper (5/8” to 7/8’), a small long stem battery cell funnel and make one urself for under $5.

[@maskedbandit1096]

I use a turkey baster to suck the fluid out instead of a might-vac. Faster

[@aduffett68]

Hi Kirk, don't know if you check comments on here. But I'm looking at a 2005 r1200gs at a Harley dealer . I don't think they have a history on the bike. It was a local trade in. My questions are ....1. is that the same braking system as the bike I'm looking at. 2. Is there anything I should look for 3. The bike has 135000 kms....if the brake unit works now, if I flush it....can it be saved...may be a dumb question 4. Should I stay away from it?

[@kirksmotorrad]

I certainly do check them. It is pretty much the same brake system. If it has rubber lines you will need to change them. Get on the GS forum and see what kind of other issues it may be prone to.

[@meltonian11]

hello Illinois BMW riders- Nice video- I own a R1200R of 2006 with ABS- Can I change my m/cycle's Brake Fluids without the BMW's Diagnostic tester - (as my m/cycle's manual say this ) You did this without it, on your K1200LT - Pls inform me- also where can I get that - specail clear Funnel ? Thank you - be well -

[@kirksmotorrad]

Yes you can do it without the tester. Get the funnel at beemerboneyard.com

[@eberhardgneiting8896]

nice shop...but ups will 43$ only for sending to germany........

[@mrpatton01]

buy a funnel for +30dollars, no thanks..i made one out of a piece of garden hose and a regular funnel, it worked without a problem

[@libertyman3072]

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