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by boxhead
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: R1150R BMW Integral ABS 1 (iABS1) Removal
Replies: 116
Views: 123093

Re: R1150R iABS-ectomy BMW Integrated ABS Removal

Anyone think it is worth 3000 dollars to replace an abs modulator? Thats a good bit more than the factory charges for abs (although its pretty much standard now.)
by boxhead
Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: R1150R BMW Integral ABS 1 (iABS1) Removal
Replies: 116
Views: 123093

Re: R1150R ABS-ectomy

If I am not mistaken---If you drain and plug the abs pump but leave it in place with it's wiring intact, the brake and running lights and (on models affected) speedometer will continue to work. Pulling the abs warning light relay does away with that annoyance . Then you would just have a 14 lb. brak...
by boxhead
Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:33 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: R1150R BMW Integral ABS 1 (iABS1) Removal
Replies: 116
Views: 123093

Re: R1150R ABS-ectomy

Sweatmark is on Pacific time, but in the meantime I have a clearer photo of his schematic. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yYjW1PL6A-kxJ7XvVXiqRA?feat=directlink The guy who said Sweatmark could have spent his time better overlooks the value of his research to his fellow man, struggling to ride...
by boxhead
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: R1150R BMW Integral ABS 1 (iABS1) Removal
Replies: 116
Views: 123093

Re: R1150R ABS-ectomy

Not wanting to layout three grand for a new meisterskidfrei unit I had embarked on this same mission on my r1150rt. I feel the brakes are quite good, post-absectomy, but the lack of brake light and running light has kept me grounded for two months. Until I found this forum and Sweatmarks ingenious 5...