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1Back to top Go down   ABS sensor removal Empty ABS sensor removal Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:27 am

philbuck

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I'm trying to remove the front ABS sensor on my K1100LT in order to replace the fork seals, but it doesn't want to come out. Any tips?
Both bolts removed, and by carefully putting wide grips either side of the flange I can get it to rotate slightly, but only about 2mm, and this doesn't move it out at all. Copious amounts of WD40 applied. Reluctant to try and knock it out !
Help!
Phil

    

2Back to top Go down   ABS sensor removal Empty Re: ABS sensor removal Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:58 am

philbuck

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Sorted, after some gentle twisting, it popped out. Result

    

3Back to top Go down   ABS sensor removal Empty Re: ABS sensor removal Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:54 pm

Born Again Eccentric

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Great news Philbuck...

I was going to say be very careful when using (mole)grips when trying to remove the ABS sensor as it is very easy to damage the sensor body...and whatever you do - don't apply hammer type persuasion to try and knock it out. In my experience, hammering results in mushrooming the sensor as it is very soft and it effectively acts like an old fashioned rivet. 

On the K100 LT, the front sensor is attached to the right hand brake calliper, so detaches from the front fork when the calliper is disconnected. However, the dissimilar metals between the sensor and the brake calliper naturally sets up a corrosion cell when supplied with copious amounts of British weather and added doses of winter road salt. It really does not take much aluminium oxide to glue the sensor firmly in place. I guess on the K1100 the sensor is attached to the fork rather than the calliper - hence your problem.

Soaking in penetrating fluid and gentle manipulation on the sensor flange (the bits the bolts go through) is really the only option to get the beast moving.  Glad it worked out for you.


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"Heidi" K100LT 1991 (Grey) (VIN 0190172 Engine No. 104EB 2590 2213) - 5th owner. January 2014 (34,000 - 82,818 miles and counting....)
"Gretel" K100LT 1989 (Silver Grey) (VIN 0177324 Engine No. 104EA 2789 2211) - 4th+ owner. September 2015 (82,684 miles and counting....). Cat C Insurance write-off rebuild Feb 17
"Donor" K100LT 1990 (Red)  (VIN 0178091 Engine gone to Dai) - 6th & final owner (crash write-off now donor bike).   June 2012 (73,000 miles) to November 2013 (89,500 miles)
    

4Back to top Go down   ABS sensor removal Empty Re: ABS sensor removal Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:15 pm

92KK 84WW Olaf

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My K1100LT with ABS 2 has the front wheel sensor on the left fork.......but the top faces to the left side. When my ABS acted up it was apparent that the fault was due to the sensor being damaged......by removal. Its reset for now at 0.65mm and fine but wont last. New sensor on the order list.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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