Good morning, RT people.
I could use a little help.
I have a 2007 RT with 17000 miles, which I bought 15 months ago at 10,000 miles.
I thought I got a good deal, but apparently sitting in a garage not being used much is not good for them.
My dealer in Plymouth tells me that the "brake fail" warning that comes on solid is a failure of the pump, and since it is a non-serviceable item, this motor+lump of alloy will cost £1300.
I've read other threads on here and on YouTube that suggest that the pump can be broken into and fixed. I rang Steve who runs a workshop in Luton (sorry, I have the name but it won't come to mind) who fixes them for £300ish.
Now Luton is a long way from South Devon.
Does any other mech offer this, a bit closer to home?
Will the modification invalidate insurance?
Should I just swallow hard and pay the dealer?
(They say the battery I ok, btw)
I do love the bike. I took my wife around the north of Scotland last year and it was magical.
Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for your advice.
Steve
I could use a little help.
I have a 2007 RT with 17000 miles, which I bought 15 months ago at 10,000 miles.
I thought I got a good deal, but apparently sitting in a garage not being used much is not good for them.
My dealer in Plymouth tells me that the "brake fail" warning that comes on solid is a failure of the pump, and since it is a non-serviceable item, this motor+lump of alloy will cost £1300.
I've read other threads on here and on YouTube that suggest that the pump can be broken into and fixed. I rang Steve who runs a workshop in Luton (sorry, I have the name but it won't come to mind) who fixes them for £300ish.
Now Luton is a long way from South Devon.
Does any other mech offer this, a bit closer to home?
Will the modification invalidate insurance?
Should I just swallow hard and pay the dealer?
(They say the battery I ok, btw)
I do love the bike. I took my wife around the north of Scotland last year and it was magical.
Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for your advice.
Steve