Re: ABS pump failed at 7k miles
Bigbore4 said:
Agree with SilverBullet.
I exercise mine regularly, and I believe that is the correct term. You need to turn the motor and change the fluid in that loop. You'll notice a firmer lever after cycling them also, purges trapped air back up the line to the master.
Make sure you are rolling at least 20 MPH when you do it. If the ABS is not functioning it gives you time to let go the lever and not fall down!
While I find this an interesting topic, I also find it totally unacceptable that we (motorcycle riders) accept this to be "normal"..... It is not! I hate that we have to accept sub-standard equipment on bikes. I have owned many vehicles over my lifetime and only bikes have issues. I own a BMW SUV, I bought it, I get in and drive it, I don't have to worry if the ABS pump may fail, or make it 'cycle' to ensure that it does at some point in the future when I'm hurtling down a mountain pass with the kids on board. I don't worry that the lights may fail, or the wheel nuts need checking after a few hundred miles until they 'bed' in or that the CCT may fail and implode. Or that strange vibration can be cured with an updated clutch basket, the list can go on, and not just the S10, but all bikes. And it's not the cost either, as my car costs 5 times more than the S10 (like for like new) but it is also 5 times more than the S10 in terms of features, comfort and reliability. I did not have to change the screen because of wind noise or buffeting. And most of all, the customer service is second to none, not like Yamaha or it's dealers. I ride for fun and stress relief, I like riding, so I don't want to be bothered about an impending potential failure, where is the fun in that? ::009:: Normal programming will resume shortly.....