My 2004 GS1200 with ABS is having the dreaded servo pump problem - red warning triangle and flashing ABS light. It only comes on after the bike has been ridden for a while. If I switch off the ignition for a while and restart it the lights are off for a few miles then re-appear.
It has 17,000 miles on the clock from new and is otherwise in excellent condition. My local BMW specialist says a new pump is about £1700 + fitting, so a little over £2,000. Ouch!!!!!
I know from this forum that getting rid of the servo is an option - but I don't like the idea of butchering the bike or of losing a safety feature. My repair guy tells me that if I lose the servo the brake warning light will be on permanently, which would be a pain and possibly disguise any other problems that might crop up.
Motoscot at Luton have told me they no longer offer a repair service for these pumps - just a removal service.
Can anyone on this forum please offer any other suggestions? Are there any businesses that offer a repair/refurbishment service for these pumps? Can anyone recommend them?
Many thanks
Gavin Edwards
It has 17,000 miles on the clock from new and is otherwise in excellent condition. My local BMW specialist says a new pump is about £1700 + fitting, so a little over £2,000. Ouch!!!!!
I know from this forum that getting rid of the servo is an option - but I don't like the idea of butchering the bike or of losing a safety feature. My repair guy tells me that if I lose the servo the brake warning light will be on permanently, which would be a pain and possibly disguise any other problems that might crop up.
Motoscot at Luton have told me they no longer offer a repair service for these pumps - just a removal service.
Can anyone on this forum please offer any other suggestions? Are there any businesses that offer a repair/refurbishment service for these pumps? Can anyone recommend them?
Many thanks
Gavin Edwards