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Hi Hank. So far, so good. Found a good wiring diagram for the R1200CL and snipped the wires for the warning lights. Bliss! (OK, I'm lazy. Its easier than digging around in the instrument panel for the bulbs) Started her up, and the front brakes feel good! One of the original stainless pipes from the...

Hi Hank Thanks for the links. Every bit of info is good at this stage. I've isolated all the iABS plumbing, and re-jigged the front brake. Bled it today, and seems pretty firm. Left electrics in place, and all seems to work. The true test will come tomorrow, when the tank goes on and I fire up. I ne...

Beware! my R1200CL started just that way. The gen warning light stayed on and the ABS light flashed 4 times per sec. Brakes seemed fine, and after a few miles, lights would go off. This was very sporadic, and sometimes could go for a couple of hundred miles with no problems. I guessed it was just a ...

Thanks Sweatmark. I checked out that repair site. Problem is, I'm over in Southern Ireland, so sending anything to the states for repair is already going to cost a lot, before any work even commences, and the crooks over here charge over 400 bucks just to bleed the system! Got to question the wisdom...

Hi Sweatmark. Your article on the ABS brake conversion has lifted and inspired me! Only problem, would it work on my R1200CL (2005)? The photos look similar except for the rear brake unit, but I'm sure it can be done. My bike started losing the ABS at only 4000 miles. Lights flashing and then total ...