BMW R1200GS ABS repair using parts from a Ford Focus.

In this video I swap the motor on the ABS unit on my R1200gs for a Ford Focus one. Always make sure to use suitable parts for repairs on vehicles.

[@marcpaesen460]

Thank you very much, i used a motor from a Fiësta '08 on my RT 1200 '07 , swapped it and it work perfect!!

[@scblackburn43]

Brilliant. Thanks. Repaired my 2007 GS today using your method. Happy biking

[@creatamax16]

Legend! Love a good hack repair. My dad brought me up this way as he had his own car garage, to much of a throw away society these days and I was always taught to repair it instead. Great info mate thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@dale7365]

The main reason for the BMW motor not working is that the motor brushes are in a very close tolerance holders. When enough brush dust builds up around the brushes they do not slide within the holder and contact the armature. So on a GS911 the fault with say you have an open circuit. The Ford motor has less tight tolerance on the brush holder so dust doesn't build up and bind the brushes. However the eccentric on the end of the Ford armature that drives the pump also has a greater offset than the BMW and will put greater pressure on the break system , the armature from the BMW should be changed to the Ford motor to avoid over pressure situation. So you're only using the Ford motor housing. I did this conversion on my 07 K1200gt about 10 years ago and have never had any problems since.

[@deantellulater9785]

What year of ford focus?

[@dale7365]

I don't know about the poster of the video. But looking back on my ebay purchases, it was a 2013 Ford Fiesta abs module.

[@tanguyadriaenssen9755]

Great hack! Thanks a lot for posting… I’ll be looking for a ford abs pump soon

[@piquin82]

Thank U from Spain same problem with a 2007 R1200R

[@babyblue1641]

Jesteś geńjalny, Twoje doświadczenie bardzo mi pomogło. Zainspirowany przez Ciebie udało mi się to zrobić bez wyciągania pompy abs. Wielkie dzięki 🥂

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

Oh, I’m just going to the scrapyard for a mooch. Cheers Col.

[@MS-wg4ty]

Good find. Well done.

[@BalthazarL]

Love this idea! great video!

[@randomcol1378]

Thanks its still working well!

[@Tattytyres]

Great video thank you

[@michaelmcdermott1877]

I've got exactly the same problem on my 2006 r1200gs. I'm going to get a pump motor off a Ford focus and swap them over like you have. Thanks for a great money saving tip.

[@randomcol1378]

Glad it's helpful.

[@DudeGuyWho]

@@randomcol1378 and @MichaelMcDermott , how did you know the unit was bad? I have ABS Brake failure on my dash...but not sure how to determine if that is a motor or a other electrical issue.

[@randomcol1378]

@@DudeGuyWho you need the motor scan app and a Bluetooth code reader the fault was abs motor low voltage hope this helps

[@GuysGarage120]

Your 2006 GS has a completely different pump. Ford Focus parts will not fit.

[@michaelmcdermott1877]

@@GuysGarage120 I think you will find that I'm right. The electronics part of the bmw pump is different, however the actual electrical motor is the same. You can physically remove the motor from the bmw pump and replace it with cheap Ford focus motor. I've seen it been done.

[@IB-hn5ce]

I wonder if the BMW bikes turn on the motor when you apply the brakes, rather than only when ABS is needed. My 2007 R1200ST brake error indicator lights sometimes when I apply brakes, but only then, suggesting the motor current failure is detected during normal braking. IanB

[@alfonsobenitez87]

Hello, good afternoon from Spain. Thank you first of all for your professional contribution and knowledge. A question please, I have a 2006 RT 1200, is that how the module of this model is repaired? Could you please tell me what reference the Ford Focus module is so I can locate it. I greatly appreciate your contribution and help. a cordial greeting from Spain

[@randomcol1378]

The one I used was from a 2013 focus, I'm not sure what iteration it was , but it needs to be an ATE abs system. Thanks for the comment.

[@JohnG11000]

Afternoon Col,how did you manage to find out that the ford would fit?

[@randomcol1378]

I knew some fords had ATE abs units, just looked at a friends car and it looked similar, ordered the one of ebay,, it was only a £30 gamble.

[@dirkat2145]

This is great.. please if I swap the electric module with that of the fords would it work? My module electrical board is burnt

[@randomcol1378]

Unfortunately not as the wiring plug is different.

[@dirkat2145]

@@randomcol1378 oh my.. thanks for the reply..

[@MihauWZ]

Hey and thanks for your video. I just replaced it today but i don't know how to fill the break liquid. I pumped more than one hour with a hand vacuum pump but the fluid didn't move :/ Could you tell me the steps for it, please?

[@randomcol1378]

I just slowly kept pumping with the ignition on and keeping the resovour topped up.

[@MihauWZ]

@@randomcol1378 thanks. I just builded one more step: i had the ignition on, moved the rear wheel and puled the front break. That actives the ABS and pumps the air out from there. Got it from Forum as replacement for PC-Method

[@davidsnipes7297]

What year BMW does this work with? I didn’t hear the year of your bike. Thank you.

[@randomcol1378]

My bike is a 2007 ,I don't think it would work with earlier one's not sure about later ones

[@Baza765]

Top vid bro,what year is your Beemer,mines a 2010 ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@randomcol1378]

Thanks mate, mines a 2007.

[@JensAddictions]

How did you purge/bleed the ABS unit after you did this fix? I have the same unit on my bike which is causing a different issue and I think I need to bleed it. All the other videos on KZbin seem to show a completely different ABS unit with bleed nipples and reservoirs, whereas this unit has none of those! Thanks in advance.

[@randomcol1378]

All I done to bleed it, was open one bleed nipple at a time and gently pump the lever, working though both fronts and rear caliper, and then just the rear with the pedal keeping ignition switched on and the reservoir topped up.

[@JensAddictions]

@@randomcol1378 thank you. Haynes seems to stress that they need specialist tools to be bled properly. I’ve rebuilt mine as per your video, thank you.

[@JonBecker81]

@@JensAddictions I just watched a video where the guy bled the brakes like normal then hooked the bike up to a computer through a GS911 diagnostic tool. He then was able to purge the fluid through the ABS pump and then out the front brakes. The only catch is those diagnostic tools are like $300+. I don’t know if there’s a way to bleed the pump it without all that. I’m sick of my BMW. It’s a great bike to ride but everything just breaks on it. I’ve never had a bike that does this. The fuel gauge has stopped working multiple times, now the abs pump, it burns oil too. I’m going to get rid of the bike before the ESA rear shock goes bad. I’ve been told that happens before 30k miles.

[@JensAddictions]

@@JonBecker81 I've since been told by a BMW master technician that this particular ABS unit doesn't need purging with specialist tools - just bleed as you would any other normal braking system. Some of the more complex servo assisted ABS units DO need special diagnostics tools to bleed/purge the system though. Anyone reading this, please do your own research and don't assume that what I've written is correct - I'm only relaying what I've been told, the opinions and advice of others may differ. Apart from the fuel gauge and the ABS I can't say my bike has been much of an issue, it's not a low miler, either. The fuel gauge I can live with. ESA shocks can be rebuilt, I guess you're in the US but Google T-Tech suspension - he does international repair/service to BMW (and other) shocks and his work is meant to be first class. I can't comment on the oil burning issue, although if they're anything like BMW cars then oil leaks and burning oil is surely a factory feature! 😆

[@kawaz1ooosx]

I have the same abs problem on my 2007 GS.hey brother what is the exact name of this ford unit.Can you give me the link on ebay, so I can order one too.thx. alot

[@randomcol1378]

It`s a uk spec car just search for ford focus ABS pump. make sure the motor is black and not bolted on, but held on by peined over tabs.

[@grahamjones4888]

Hi Col, is this the same pump as on the 2007 RT?

[@randomcol1378]

Quite possibly but you would need to check.

[@sylvioks]

Cool. Which year is this 1200gs?

[@randomcol1378]

It`s a 2007

[@sylvioks]

@@randomcol1378 thanks! Greetings from Brazil

[@JonBecker81]

Why are the pumps from BMW so bad? My bike has 27k miles and my pump is gone. If these really are identical do the ford pumps fail too?

[@randomcol1378]

I think it's because the pump is bolted to the top of the crank case on the bike,with all the heat and vibration that involves where as on the car it's bolted to the body.

[@JonBecker81]

@@randomcol1378 ah I see. So instead of building or buying a pump designed specifically for motorcycles BMW decided to cheap out on us. 😂

[@KDFRxpo2]

How much money did you save? 🎉Cheers!

[@KDFRxpo2]

I mean labor and taxes. Well done!

[@randomcol1378]

I don't know really, probably about £350- £450. BMW dealer rates are expensive in the UK. As for the cost of the parts I dread to think.

[@szeba1998]

what year, engine etc..of focus the pump is about?

[@randomcol1378]

Thanks for the comment, it was a 2013 focus but I think one from a few years would work.

[@szeba1998]

@@randomcol1378 thanks 🖐

[@IB-hn5ce]

LW series 2011-2015 IanB

[@mmaaddict78]

So I should be blasting down dirt roads with ABS on and squeeze the brakes as hard as I can to give those brushes a good work out every once in a while?

[@randomcol1378]

Yes, you should blast down dirt roads, weather squeezing the brakes on as hard as you can is a good idea I`m not so sure.

[@missionDan]

Do it on tarmac, you are less likely to spill

[@IB-hn5ce]

The ABS test spins the motor every time you turn on the bike as far as I know. The ABS error light blinks (motor current good, waiting for movement to check the wheel sensors) and goes out when it sees all wheel sensors. IanB

[@zaxakis1]

hello can you tell me please if that will work on my gs 2008 k25?

[@randomcol1378]

If yours has the ATE and system then yes it should.

[@Hoffi8]

hello. What is your original number ABS pump? Regards

[@randomcol1378]

sorry I`ve no idea, but the bike is a 2007 if that helps.

[@MegaJimmyf]

Se arreglo o no?

[@randomcol1378]

yes it`s still working

[@MegaJimmyf]

@@randomcol1378 yo desarme el motor y encontre un diodo pegado lo lige un poco y ya esta trabajando

[@DudeGuyWho]

@@MegaJimmyf what year is the bike which had the stuck diode?

[@makikiverde]

Wish I could have heard what you were saying.

[@andybishop82]

I can not remove my abs pump :D :D :D

[@mikkei3532]

with Honda - i have no problems with abs EVER - never change a brake fluid also (77k miles 2011 cbf 1000

[@MapaxeVengeance]

So what are u doing watching this video ? xd

[@mikkei3532]

@@MapaxeVengeance smile