adding ABS to a RG
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adding ABS to a RG
I have a 2009 RG with ABS and a 2010 RG without...
can I just swap everything over? Has anyone actually done this? I see lots of posts saying it can't be done or too difficult but does anyone actually have first hand knowledge?
I figure I have a complete donor bike so any reason all the components would just swap out and function correctly?
can I just swap everything over? Has anyone actually done this? I see lots of posts saying it can't be done or too difficult but does anyone actually have first hand knowledge?
I figure I have a complete donor bike so any reason all the components would just swap out and function correctly?
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If I recall correctly, the consensus has been that you'd be better off buying a bike with ABS, what with all the computer, wiring, hoses, yada yada, because this is not the first time this has been asked here. However, I'm certain that you'll get some responses otherwise.
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. I suspect nobody has admitted to doing it because it is a pretty complicated process. To get a measure of what is involved take a look at the ABS and non-ABS parts on-line here. What we need is a volunteer..... 
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I have a 2009 RG with ABS and a 2010 RG without...
can I just swap everything over? Has anyone actually done this? I see lots of posts saying it can't be done or too difficult but does anyone actually have first hand knowledge?
I figure I have a complete donor bike so any reason all the components would just swap out and function correctly?
can I just swap everything over? Has anyone actually done this? I see lots of posts saying it can't be done or too difficult but does anyone actually have first hand knowledge?
I figure I have a complete donor bike so any reason all the components would just swap out and function correctly?
Last edited by jammerx; Jun 28, 2017 at 12:37 PM.
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Why swap wheels? Are the magnets/ tone ring (or whatever it's called) intrigal?
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The bearing are different for abs. You can put abs bearings in non-abs wheels. The wheels don't matter, just the bearings.
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One of the bearings in each wheel is part of the sensor system that detects changes of motion in the wheel.
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the wheel bearings? really? I don't see how they can be different. A wheel bearing is a pretty basic part...unless they are somehow externally different on the outer side to mate to some kinda sensor? They only sensor wire I see is to the calipers.
the 2009 is a complete functioning bike so everything needed is there. I guess one question is does the bike's ECM need to be swapped or programed? there is a separate ABS ECU thing that piggybacks the ABS module.
the 2009 is a complete functioning bike so everything needed is there. I guess one question is does the bike's ECM need to be swapped or programed? there is a separate ABS ECU thing that piggybacks the ABS module.
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the wheel bearings? really? I don't see how they can be different. A wheel bearing is a pretty basic part...unless they are somehow externally different on the outer side to mate to some kinda sensor? They only sensor wire I see is to the calipers.
the 2009 is a complete functioning bike so everything needed is there. I guess one question is does the bike's ECM need to be swapped or programed? there is a separate ABS ECU thing that piggybacks the ABS module.
the 2009 is a complete functioning bike so everything needed is there. I guess one question is does the bike's ECM need to be swapped or programed? there is a separate ABS ECU thing that piggybacks the ABS module.
Last edited by ORradtech; Jun 28, 2017 at 04:01 PM.
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One bearing is thinner to allow room for the sensor, that is why the bearing has to be changed.
Anything can be done if you don't mind putting in the time and work. A better question is why bother going through all the work for abs? Mine doesn't have it and I've never felt the need for it.
Anything can be done if you don't mind putting in the time and work. A better question is why bother going through all the work for abs? Mine doesn't have it and I've never felt the need for it.