Hello all. I'm contemplating purchasing a gently used 05 R1200GS. The bike's been checked out by a reputable local shop specializing in BMWs and all is well save for the ABS modulator. The mechanic said if I don't want to go the expense of fixing/replacing it I could just ride it as is.
The fault that showed up stated: 'ABS motor rear defective'. The original owner has been riding it regularly, just without ABS.
So, according to the mechanic, who took the bike out for a good run, the 1150s have a different setup that result in only 60% braking (so-called residual braking) when the ABS fails. The 1200s revert to non-ABS too but with 100% braking. He has retrofitted a number of 1150s with a bi-pass kit from the UK but never for the 1200s because it isn't necessary.
Does anyone know whether NA '05 (and beyond) R1200GS's have the second generation ABS (iABS-2 system) or iABS-1 system?
Kevin
The fault that showed up stated: 'ABS motor rear defective'. The original owner has been riding it regularly, just without ABS.
So, according to the mechanic, who took the bike out for a good run, the 1150s have a different setup that result in only 60% braking (so-called residual braking) when the ABS fails. The 1200s revert to non-ABS too but with 100% braking. He has retrofitted a number of 1150s with a bi-pass kit from the UK but never for the 1200s because it isn't necessary.
Does anyone know whether NA '05 (and beyond) R1200GS's have the second generation ABS (iABS-2 system) or iABS-1 system?
Kevin