ABS Question

[macx]

Have just started riding my "new" 04 r1150ra.
25k miles

Did spend some "quality time" with my rider's manual -
there's as many switches, buttons, and indicator lights
on that as there is on my car!

Anyway, have notice that the brake warning light flashes
for maybe 30 seconds after I start the bike cold.

Then the light goes out, doesn't flash any more, and the
brakes seem to work just fine.

Is that a problem, or normal? I hope it's not a symptom of
that ABS unit going out? Or is the system just building pressure?

Thanks for any info!

[bmwr1150rbmw]

That is exactly what is supposed to happen. It turns off when you reach 2-3 mph. If that sequence you described changes, then you have a problem.

[macx]

Thanks!! MAJOR relief! Understand that's an expensive system to repair.

Didn't notice anything about that particular situation when I read thru the manual.

Happy Motoring All!!

[riceburner]

The ABS system will flash the light until the front wheel has done a complete rotation - this is the ABS system calibrating itself (or something).