Changing the front tire on my '12 Ultra and pinched the ABS wire under the left side caliper wire guide. I didn't think I got it very tight, and the outer cable isn't broken. However, when starting the bike the ABS light comes on, goes out, and then comes on steady. Can these things be repaired or is it just a matter of replacing the sensor?

 

Isn't that normal ABS light behavior?? I'd have to go out and fire mine up to check, but I know the ABS light is on at idle and very low speed. I notice it, but can't recall if there's a flash then steady cycle.

Try riding 10 mph and see if it goes out?

 

Mine goes out once I start moving even at low speed.

 

Mine goes out also when I start moving.

 

blinks at idle at first start up and then goes out when ya drive off.

 

It will "blink" after startup, but not remain on steady.




OP can take a short ride and see if the light goes out.
But I think if the light is on steady, there is a fault detected and it isn't just going to go out by itself.

 

Thanks for everyone's replies. I know how it's supposed to work, and it isn't working correctly. My question was whether an apparently damaged wheel sensor can be repaired. I don't think it can be, but if a $70 expense can be avoided all the better.

 

i believe you need to replace the sensor, repairing would be a fairly large liability issue for the person repairing.

 

Buy the sensor , you do not want it to start activating the brake while riding !

 

If you only crushed the wire, my guess is that it can be repaired. It's a pretty fine wire from outward appearances, but if it were me, I'd try a repair. If you have some electronics experience, if you screw it up, worst case it won't work and you are out nothing but some time. If it works, make sure you use some sealing heat shrink to cover up the repair. Slide a length of that on before you solder things up.

If you succeed, it will work as normal, if you fail, you will get a light. Then you know it needs replacing.

Don't forget to disconnect the battery everytime you do a repair like this.