I have an 02 r1150r. I have only had it for about 6 months and am still just learning the idio syncrasies of this machine. I just completed my 24k service and all went well. I also just replaced the battery. I live in Mass. and since it has been a warm winter, I am still riding to work when able. I was all set to go to work one morning and my bike would not complete the diagnostics after starting. The brake failure light was flashing fast. I could not find anything obvious and just put it back in the garage because I needed to get to work.
That evening I checked all the brake fluid levels, looked for leeks (I just installed speedbleeders) and could not find anything obvious. Tires spun freely and did not see any loose wires.
I then went in and turned the computer on. I looked at the many different forums for some insight. After doing alot of reading I felt ready to strategically go after the problem. When I turned on the ignition again, I looked at my brake light and saw it was on. After looking at my rear brake pedal I saw the thin metal bar that touches the brake pedal when it is depressed and gave it a squirt of contact cleaner and wiped it clean. I turned the ignition back on again and I then heard the sweet sound of the servo initializing. Problem resolved.
I am suprised more owners don't have this issue. This thin metal strip is out there exposed to all the elements. I plan on cleaning this sensor with every oil change.
Thought others might want to do the same.
ABS Brake Failure fault
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CharenteBeemer
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Re: ABS Brake Failure fault
Sorry, a bit late to add (usual pathetic 'busy' excuses) but a similar thing happened to me a few weeks after getting my (used) '03 some years back - only for me it was the front brake lever sticking slightly. Full marks to the dealer (CW Motorcycles, Dorchester, UK) who recovered the bike from 90 miles away and fixed it in hours.
Two problems with the ABS/servo warnings so far (in seven years ownership), the sticky lever and a blown bulb in the tail light. Much anxiety about both at the time, but total cost about €2!
Two problems with the ABS/servo warnings so far (in seven years ownership), the sticky lever and a blown bulb in the tail light. Much anxiety about both at the time, but total cost about €2!