1200RT Brake Failure Indication

[David Matthews]

#2448

I have bought a 2006 1200RT. When I start the engine the Brake Failure light flashes until I move off to at least  2-3metres. is this normal as I cant find anything about this in the owners manual. thanks

[Russell Taylor]

#9419

It's not brake failure. It's the ABS checking itself.Once the wheels have rotated a few times the ABS confirms it is working and the light goes out. It happens on my F800 too, as well as the 1200RT at work. 😀

[David Matthews]

#9420

Thanks for that. Saved me looking a right plonker if I went into my local BMW dealer.

[Anonymous]

#9421

This is correct, also if you have the brake on when you start the engine the ABS may not set until you re-start the bike with out the brake on.

[honeybear.2399]

#9422

This is correct, also if you have the brake on when you start the engine the ABS may not set until you re-start the bike with out the brake on.

Must try that on the r1100s  Phil

[Richard Kuysten]

#9423

I think it's only necessary on the 1200 bikes Phil.  From memory  😕 my 1100R would start OK even with the brake on but with the 1200 one shouldn't touch the brake after ignition on until it has cycled through the start up programme.  Can be a problem if you are on a slope so you need to have it in gear while you do the start up thingy.  🙄Malcolm

[Anonymous]

#9424

I think it's only necessary on the 1200 bikes Phil.  From memory  😕 my 1100R would start OK even with the brake on but with the 1200 one shouldn't touch the brake after ignition on until it has cycled through the start up programme.  Can be a problem if you are on a slope so you need to have it in gear while you do the start up thingy.   🙄Malcolm

My 1150 adventure did this as well

[Anonymous]

#9425

If its in gear how do you stop it moving down the road.

[Warren]

#9426

If on a slope, put it in gear to hold you while the computer goes thru its start up check. Then, select neutral or pull in the clutch with you brake now applied and start the engine.Easier method is to turn on the ignition while still parked and before you mount.

[Richard Kuysten]

#9427

If its in gear how do you stop it moving down the road.

Well if you are on a hill that is so steep that it may move even in when in gear I would imagine you'd be parked facing slightly uphill? 🙄 in the case of a just a slight slope it should hold in first.Malcolm

[Anonymous]

#9428

If the ABS does not turn there is nothing to worry about the brakes will work. The main thing on a hill start is be safe when you start. You can stop later on afor the ABS.

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