flashing abs lights

[rabbibgr]

A friends bike was determined by the dealer to have an abs problem, a faulty hydraulic cylinder. If the abs light is flashing, does it mean that the bike will operate as if there is no abs, meaning the brakes will function as conventional brakes with no additional problems. Is it safe to operate that way ?

[anthony1]

The brakes will work perfectly without abs.

There are many reasons your abs may malfunction, including electrical /battery problems. Have you seen the following site? It explains how to reset your abs.

THE ADDRESS IS http://largiader.com/abs/absfault.html

Regards

Tony Lane

[Nick1150]

It was my understanding that the ABS light is flashing, when parked with the switch on. When starting to move mine stops flashing.

 

I hope thats the right way or else I don't either have ABS

[Paul Mihalka]

It was my understanding that the ABS light is flashing, when parked with the switch on. When starting to move mine stops flashing.

 

I hope thats the right way or else I don't either have ABS

Your bike is working correctly.

ABS and corresponding warning light behavior is completely different between R1100 and R1150 bikes.

[Joe Frickin' Friday]

A friends bike was determined by the dealer to have an abs problem, a faulty hydraulic cylinder. If the abs light is flashing, does it mean that the bike will operate as if there is no abs, meaning the brakes will function as conventional brakes with no additional problems. Is it safe to operate that way ?

 

What kind of bike does your friend have? As Paul noted, the behavior is different if you have servo-assisted or non-servo-assisted brakes.

[rabbibgr]

It is a 99 RT non servo assisted. Thanks for the help