Removing ABS
Thought you weren't gonna start a holy war here? The OP didn't say he could brake better without it, he doesn't want the expense of the parts required to work around the ABS. He also stated his light is on all the time anyway, so it probably needs serviced and is inoperable. His bike, his choice. Maybe he's a less is more kinda guy.
Exactly, again all the "abs compatible" crap is more expensive and this is the only bike I've ever ridden with abs so I'm sure I can live without it.
Funny how everyone jumps a guys chit for wanting to remove his ABS, and on the other side of the coin everyone is jumping another guys chit for wanting to add it. Can't we all get along. Give them the resources to make a decision for themselves, and what they do with that knowledge is their business.
Exactly, again all the "abs compatible" crap is more expensive and this is the only bike I've ever ridden with abs so I'm sure I can live without it.
Funny how everyone jumps a guys chit for wanting to remove his ABS, and on the other side of the coin everyone is jumping another guys chit for wanting to add it. Can't we all get along. Give them the resources to make a decision for themselves, and what they do with that knowledge is their business.
OP, how about spending an evening or two researching ABS before you remove it? At least be up on its benefits and be sure the concerns you stated outweigh what you uncover about its safety enhancements. You might well end up deciding to take it off. But if you go into it with an open mind
you mind change your mind.
Alan, I understand.. but I know about abs-I've been a wrench my whole life, I just don't want or need it on my bike
Alan
Alan, I understand.. but I know about abs-I've been a wrench my whole life, I just don't want or need it on my bike
Alan
Two options:
(1) Remove ABS bearings and ABS speed sensors (acts as spacer). Install Std Non-ABS bearings and use Std Wheel Spacers Left-Front and Right-Rear (to replace ABS speed sensors)
OR
(2) Leave all your existing bearings in place if in good condition. Yes, even leave the ABS bearing installed. Remove just ABS speed sensors and replace with reduced length OEM spacers.
I've done it many times and can provide you with those "custom" spacers if needed. PM me for details
(1) Remove ABS bearings and ABS speed sensors (acts as spacer). Install Std Non-ABS bearings and use Std Wheel Spacers Left-Front and Right-Rear (to replace ABS speed sensors)
OR
(2) Leave all your existing bearings in place if in good condition. Yes, even leave the ABS bearing installed. Remove just ABS speed sensors and replace with reduced length OEM spacers.
I've done it many times and can provide you with those "custom" spacers if needed. PM me for details
Wheels, no need to remove or replace bearings they work after the sensors are removed
Sensors, remove, excess don't need, follow wire up to connecting point and un plug.
Brake line, will need portion between master cylinder and brake junction at front wheels, or if still have factory lines, get entire front brake line from a non abs bike.
Rear same.
Unplug fuse, remove abs unit, careful with fluid and paint.
Ecm, difficult to do anything with the abs light on dash and other functions built into ecm.
Either get a non abs ecm for correct model year non ultra touring bike
Or live with light on, or crack open the speedo housing and take bulb out or an aftermarket unit such as a tmax.
My random thoughts, probably more to the process than I've described. Just dont over think it, if you can pull the fuse and it doesn't work, you can bet its a component system and all the components can be uninstalled.
Sensors, remove, excess don't need, follow wire up to connecting point and un plug.
Brake line, will need portion between master cylinder and brake junction at front wheels, or if still have factory lines, get entire front brake line from a non abs bike.
Rear same.
Unplug fuse, remove abs unit, careful with fluid and paint.
Ecm, difficult to do anything with the abs light on dash and other functions built into ecm.
Either get a non abs ecm for correct model year non ultra touring bike
Or live with light on, or crack open the speedo housing and take bulb out or an aftermarket unit such as a tmax.
My random thoughts, probably more to the process than I've described. Just dont over think it, if you can pull the fuse and it doesn't work, you can bet its a component system and all the components can be uninstalled.
ROflmao
I suggest pouring water on the brakes, heating them then cooling them below freezing, again, again till your left with what? regular brakes, the systems are flawed by design to fail after 3-5 years or longer in temperate climates, anyway so just leave the bike in the rain, sleet snow and poof, no more ABS.
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I doubt they investigate it that far. When I wrecked my Jeep Rubicon I had the airbag fuses pulled out. I totaled the Jeep and they had to buy a telephone pole, transformer, and pay holiday overtime (Christmas eve). I hit the pole, flipped on my roof, slid down the street on the roof, hit a parked car, flipped back onto the drivers side door, and came to rest feet from hitting these folks house. Airbags never deployed obviously. Nothing was even mentioned about it. They paid it off, cut me a check, and that was that.
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Hey, man - calm down. I'm on your side!!! LMFAO!
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