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ABSN

A description of the service and maintenance procedures on the ABSN ABS control unit.

Found in models:

model
year
comment
C1 2000-2006
C1-200 2001-2006
F650CS 2002-2004
F650CS face-lift 2004-2006 2-spark
F650GS 2000-2004
F650GS face-lift 2004-2008 2-spark
F650GS Dakar 2000-2004
F650GS Dakar face-lift 2004-2008 2-spark

 

Procedures

  • Switching the Warning Lights
  • Bleed Tests
  • Static Test

 

Bleeding

How-To:

Please refer to your motorcycle's specific repair manual for the correct brake bleeding procedure.

 

Specifications:

(these are for reference only - please double check them in the official repair manual)

F650GS / Dakar:
Brake fluid............................................................ DOT 4
Tightening torque: Bleed screw (front and rear)......................... 7 Nm
Tightening torque: ABS sensor (front and rear).......................... 9 Nm
Sensor gap: (front and rear).................... 0.1 - 1.0mm (0.004 - 0.04in)

F650CS:
Brake fluid............................................................ DOT 4
Tightening torque: Bleed screw (front and rear)......................... 7 Nm
Tightening torque: Brake caliper to swing arm.......................... 21 Nm
Tightening torque: ABS sensor (front and rear).......................... 9 Nm
Sensor gap, front:...................................... max. 1.5mm (0.059in)
Sensor gap, rear:....................................... max. 0.7mm (0.028in)

C1 / C1-200:
Brake fluid............................................................ DOT 4
Tightening torque: Bleed screw (front and rear)........................ 14 Nm
Tightening torque: ABS sensor (front and rear).......................... 9 Nm
Sensor gap: (front and rear).......................... min. 0.3mm (0.00118in)

 

Why?

Once you have bled the brakes, follow the Bleed Tests on your GS-911. This will ensure you remove the old fluid from the ABSN unit, and more importantly remove any residual air that could remain in the control circuit of the ABS system.

Once you have run the specific bleed test, repeat the brake bleed again, and watch for any air coming from the system. If any air was released, you should repeat the bleed and bleed test procedures, until there is no more air in the system.

This should of course be done for BOTH front and rear circuits!

 

Tip:

A great low-cost brake bleed bottle. See the video section : http://www.hexcode.co.za/video#brakebleedbottle