ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
So I bought a spare set of wheels for my '21 TriGlide to have powder coated. Put new bearings in the front one (ABS one side, non the other) and much to my surprise I get an ABS solid warning light on the dash once I hit 55 mph or so. I can ride for a few miles before it comes on. The braking system was not compromised or air introduced so no digital tech procedure was in order. I suspect the WSS took a hike. Bought a new one, we shall see.
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Are you sure the abs bearing was on the left side of the wheel?
Was the tire mounted with the arrows in the correct direction?
Was the wheel placed on the trike in the correctly?
How about the spacers and sensor placement?
Was the tire mounted with the arrows in the correct direction?
Was the wheel placed on the trike in the correctly?
How about the spacers and sensor placement?
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Yes the bearing install and whole procedure was done just as the service manual dictated. Yesterday I replaced the WSS and took a short ride. I did NOT get the ABS light. It appears the WSS was the culprit. I will take it on a longer ride today.
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Well I spoke too soon. Took a longer ride and the abs light came on solid at about 60 mph after riding a couple miles. Next try is pull the aftermarket ABS bearing and replace it with an official Harley 9252A bearing which I now have. I also wonder if maybe I put too much anti seize in the hole and on the bearing when installing it and it's moving slightly. Rainy week comin up, I'll pull that bearing, reinstall the Harley one and use minimal anti-seize
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The Factory Service Manual only calls for anti-seize compound to be used on the bore of the bearing, the inside of the inner spacer, and the outside of the axle.
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Next step I'm going to pull the wheel, remove the aftermarket abs bearing, clean the surface and reinstall an official 9252A ABS bearing.. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I'll read the Service manual again about the application of anti seize. It's the same C1025 code about intermittent readings
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Yes the George's tool, that's what i have, said to put a coat of anti-seize on the bearing when installing. Well I pulled the wheel, removed the aftermarket bearing and cleaned the bore with a dry microfiber cloth. Installed the official Harley ABS bearing dry. Took it for a test ride that was just long enough the ABS light would have come on. It did NOT. Looks ok now. It appears it was the bearing, the anti-sieze, or a combination of both but no more ABS light. The Harley service manual does not say anything about using any type of lube when installing the bearing as the tool maker instructed. It appears Harley may have been right. Go Figure.....
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It appears it was the bearing, the anti-sieze, or a combination of both but no more ABS light. The Harley service manual does not say anything about using any type of lube when installing the bearing as the tool maker instructed. It appears Harley may have been right. Go Figure.....