R1200RT 2005 Servo Assist ABS Bypass

[@optimalintegrativemedspa4140]

I had same problem. I made my own "new" brake lines. The trick was to plumb the ABS out to the ABS in, both front and back; that way the bike thinks the ABS is still hooked up and functioning, so it does not trigger any alarms or squeal constantly. Like Adrian's bike, mine is now old school braking, as when I first learned to ride. Cheers!

[@raylewis7463]

So you just created two short brake lines that closed off the ABS module. Did you fill the ABS module with DOT4 brake fluid or just leave it dry?

[@danthedobermann]

Hi Adrian!! You're wasting your time expecting BMW to do the 'honorable' thing. I'm in the UK, and when my ABS failed on my K1200GT, I contacted them. I explained that it was a common problem, and as it was a safety critical issue, they should recall the bikes and replace the ABS pumps. They said it wasn't a recall issue, because not enough customers had gone through the dealer network with the issue. I explained the reason for that was because of the price, £1700, plus fitting. This would probably amount to about 50% of the value of the bikes affected. They eventually offered the pump to me for £340, plus £400 for fitting at my local BMW Motorrad dealer. Almost £800 for a pump that would also fail in time. I declined, and plumbed the brakes straight through just like you did. As for the lights, I just removed the bulbs!! Happy riding!!

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Cheers. I agree. Money 1st. customers 2nd

[@adrianlemcke7277]

I think ABS is overrated as i barely engaged it in the few yrs I had the bike before the pump died. Since the rebuild I have had a few very minor back wheel lockups. No ABS makes for a safer rider rather than a safer bike. More automation = more complacency. Happy riding.

[@carlspiers7709]

That's interesting Philip, I think I may have to do this to my 2006 K1200GT too! Have you got any tips?

[@tedyBear59]

Excellent video, thank you Sir

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Thanks. Hope it helps

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Very creative, check a Chris Harris video for other options on disabling the ABS.

[@dougturner265]

great video. Question about the hard lines. How did you seal them off? Did you completely remove them or just somehow plug the ends that connected to the brakes?

[@heldernunes6144]

Thanks for the great vídeo I have a question, after the convertion i lost my speedometer, can you guys help? Thanks

[@michaelthompson3381]

Wondering if you have informed your insurance company and what their response was.

[@handsfree1000]

BMW should have a class action brought against them, they charge enough for the bike in the first place. Everyone knows they have this issue

[@brandonsalas6552]

In don’t have the issue mate going on 90k us miles I’ve had fuel level quit I made it work again but it’s not very accurate under 200 miles I can’t trust it 70 miles looking at running out on the next hill

[@renatasgecas6739]

hello how to disconnect abs r1200rt 2005 to not flatten red triangle

[@E39M5SPEED]

adrian, where did you buy the new extended brake lines or did you make your own ? Also why type of bolts did you use to block off the old intake and output lines ?

[@adrianlemcke7277]

I had the local brake service guy make them up. just measured the old ones and gave him the sizes. As for the bolts, i used straight off the shelf bolts from the auto store. Hope this helps.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

I got them from a mechanic mate who got them from a brake repairer

[@adrianlemcke7277]

My machanic friend simply measured to old ones and had the local brake place make them up. Hope this helps Adrian

[@ShawnBroadhead]

You posted this a couple of years ago so now that it's been a while I wanted to ask if you were still happy with the outcome. Has anyone else that's seen this tried it and been happy or unhappy? My 2002 is throwing an error now and I'm afraid it's going to come down to replacing the ABS unit or doing what you did, but I wanted to make sure people were happy with it before I do something that can't be undone.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi Shawn. Not sure about other bikes or if this fix will work for your bike but since doing the mod and changing the rotors the bike is back to working and smooth to ride. The ABS does seem to mask some bike feel and in my case it was masking out of true rotors which caused hunting when braking but new rotors fixed that issue. Since then i have done a 2000km trip around the Great Ocean Rd in Victoria Aust and the bike didn't miss a beat . Just got to remember there is no ABS and that you might get a wheel lockup if your over braking. Hope this helps

[@ShawnBroadhead]

@@adrianlemcke7277 It definitely helps. I was very hesitant to rip out the ABS on my bike, but I don't think I want to spend $3k to fix a bike that's only worth $3500. I rode without ABS before I suppose I can ride without it again. I just need to remember which bike I'm on since my other one does have it. Thanks again and safe riding. (By the way, a 2000km ride around Australia sounds amazing)

[@brandonsalas6552]

Of course they aren’t satisfied the negative g force’s from the k26 is something else when I first got it and rode it hard I was experiencing vertigo not because it takes off so ridiculous it does good for a fat cat the brakes are incredible! I just flushed my fluid like bmw service from the factory states every 3 years I believe it was? Idiots how many really did the brake fluid service now y’all wanna cry bout the cost of a unit.. well should have done your preventative maintenance 👨‍🔧 much love and safe stops 🦄🫠

[@brandonsalas6552]

I’m sorry to hear that

[@guycadwallader3802]

Hay sounds good I am wondering will this same fix work on my 2001 K1200LT and also do you disconnect the sensor thats down on the wheel or what do you do with it.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi. I am not much of a mechanic and i was guided by a guy who is. If your bike is a similar system to mine i guess you can bypass the ABS module and as for the sensor, i dont think leaving it connected is going to do anything except start the warning light. Hopefully this video is enough to demystify the ABS system and give you the confidence to simply by pass it and keep riding. I did mine over a year ago and have completed a few long trips with very little difference. But I ride conservatively so if you want to fang into corners and hit the brakes expect wheel lock ups.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Dont disco the sensor its how the big read road speed (speedo). The fix should work for all bikes as it simply make the brake system hydraulic without a computer.

[@mikeyrayuk]

can I ask , how did you get into the dash to tape over the fault lights

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi Mike. To be honest its been so long since I did the bypass that I cant remember the actual steps to opening the instrument panel. But there was nothing hard about it just your usual hunt for hidden screws. One word of caution is when you refit the clear cover. I had the reset button under the rubber boot in the wrong position and stress fractured the cover by forcing it. No big deal just looks a bit crap. Happy motorcycling

[@austinmatthews347]

i have identical bike here in the uk my servo has been bypassed best move in my opinion also the hexhead is the prettiest rt by miles. i have test rode the 1250 but to me the hexhead cannot be beaten also 1250 is heavier

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Good to hear.

[@velascomike5800]

sir Adrian my speedo won't work and the abs pump continues working how can I bypass my abs to work my speedo, thank you, sir, for the information. hope you can help me

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi. I only know about the work i did on my bike. Not sure the ABS and your speedo interact. Sorry.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Not sure, I thought the speedo sensor was in the read drive shaft measuring shaft rotation it which case the speedo still works fine.

[@tasslehawf]

Do you have specs about the brake lines you had made?

[@adrianlemcke7277]

No sorry. I had a mate get them. Simple banjo fittings on stainless braided brake house

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Mi Mirian No specs just measured them and got a brake place to make up new longer ones. Hope this helps Adrian

[@lipsee100]

Ho hum,, what a bummer,, mine has had no problems, but I was concerned when I first bought this bike ,,my mech quoted me about £200 to rip out the whole pump and abs and do what you did..But in the UK you can have the pump/abs unit reconditioned for about £300....I think thats the road I would go down... My discs are also warped and knocking like hell.. and front shock is shot.... So more bills later this year ...regards

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi, have you done the rebuild yet. All the research i did told me the only place that might be able to do this work for the servo assist ABS was in America and their website says that this rebuild is a work in progress as they have done for the last 2 years.

[@lipsee100]

Hi Adrian,,, Have I done the rebuild ? No,,, will get it serviced sometime this summer and get it done then... Regarding servo assist ABS pump, this outfit seems to recondition them,( www.ecutesting.com/catalogue/product/bmw_r1200_abs_pump__ecumodule_combined_amc108473.html) I have not used so you are on your own,,but price seems ok...there are a fewpeople that have done the surgery..One guy leaves abit of air in the rear brake to cut down sensitivity, do,nt know how you feel about that,I think its abit iffy...anyway ,chin up,,, Things can only get better!!

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Yeah, the web site shows the 06 unit, mine is the 05 model, as far as i can tell its the only year they did the servo assist and its the only unit that cant be rebuilt

[@TheZ4bmw]

They can not repair 2004 -2006 first generation of the ABS Pump no one will touch them i have tried UK & Europe. Gen 2 ABS Pump can be repaired so it technically writes earlier bikes off shocking that BMW will not do the recall puts me off buying another bm.

[@lipsee100]

Checkout this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3fChZSleM5rj8k

[@ericbeaufils3631]

hi adrian thank you for your video i'm french and I don't understand spoken english well can you explain how to make the speedometer work thank you

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi Eric. The speedo has no connection with the ABS unit. I think the sensor is in the shaft drive on the back wheel so the speedo should work fine without any intervention.

[@ericbeaufils3631]

thank

[@tribufreres6764]

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[@tribufreres6764]

eric beaufils. Bonjour, avez-vous trouvé une solution à votre problème de compteur. J'ai le même problème que vous après avoir bypassé l'abs. Merci d'avance pour votre réponse. Patrick

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Hi Eric. On my bike the speedo is run from a sensor in the drive shaft housing near the back wheel where it measures the rotation of the shaft. Hope that helps.

[@nunosilva6787]

sorry to brake the news but u did it the wrong way. u should have mad a couple of bypass hard lines with fittings for the front connection 12 mm I believe, where abs meets the soft brake hose connection up front, and the same for the rear break where the pump meets the the abs line, I think 12mm as well. remove the abs pump and send it for repair, in UK is about £200. U can still ride the bike temporarily. Any automobile repair shop could have helped u making the hard lines because that's what they do quite often. making hard brake lines and repair abs. when the abs pump comes back just install and remove the bypass hard lines u made and connect everything back like it was. I've had BMW bikes for about 30 years now, and I've learned that BMW uses a lot of car parts and car technology in its bikes, so sometimes BMW motorcycle owners need to think a bit different from other bike makes

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Its been working fine for more than 2 years

[@Byebyebye13245]

I had the front brake on my 2005 K1200R fail in a very nasty spot, braking from 100kph + turning left onto a small timber bridge. I was very lucky nothing was coming in the opposite direction because I touched the kurb on the wrong side of the road & could very easily of ended up over the side & in the water. I bypassed the ABS unit & now feel much safer riding my bike. I could not understand anyone who has experienced one of these brake failures every wishing to repair the ABS unit & riding their bike knowing that the brakes can fail at anytime !

[@orangelion03]

Can you respond with the name of the shop in the UK that rebuilds these particular ABS/servo units?

[@carlspiers7709]

Do the repairs make the unit any better than original? Or same will happen soon again

[@nunosilva6787]

@@carlspiers7709 they will give you two year warranty. its the same place where they do the pumps for cars trucks anything ABS.

[@cc8512]

This is the bypass line sold by bmw for the rear ....part # 34327661752

[@schGjS]

Are you sure that is for the R1200RT? The microfiche picture doesn't look correct, the part for the GS looks closer, 34327695966.

[@libertyman3072]

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[@libertyman3072]

Je souscris.. Merci Adrian ! ✌🏿😜

[@ElectTed]

Yikes ! At the 8 min mark you comment the "ABS now squeals constantly" Dude !! don't you understand how bad that is ? At some point the electronics are going to fry in the control module at the top of the ABS pump !!! This pump running all the time also takes a lot of juice out of the battery (It will kill your battery if it does not fry the control module first) YOU MUST CUT THE POWER to the two ABS motors, that is the squeal you are hearing.

[@adrianlemcke7277]

Yeah. I thought of the but the ABS pump squealed well before any changes and its been a few years now since the replumb so lets see what happens