volroom
Race Dog
Hi guys, I've been MIA for a while. Part time studies keeping me busy.
I'd like opinions, suggestions on the following
My 2003 ABS R1150GS needs one main plug suppressor, the part that connects electrically with the plug - it broke in half! (with one side still connected to the plug)-This new costs R1500. Supposedly this happens when water gets in there and the bikes stands - rusts. If you wash your GS, you should allegedly let the bike idle until all water has evaporated for this not to eventually happen. I can see the rust there with mine.
I was thinking of by-passing the servo/ABS pump because it can cause problems, etc. Thing is if I do that ( meaning MotoRad Tech in Benoni), I might as well opt for braided SS hoses. Thing is that I know they can cost an arm and leg. I've been quoted for the normal plastic stuff around R2k, front and back. Has anyone by-passed the servo unit? Who has replaced the normal plastic hoses before?
Forks seals need doing
I've got a hefty quote for all this, is there alternative options? I've heard that second hand plug suppressors is not a good idea.
By the way, I've got an extra servo unit for older GS models if anyone is interested, PM me.
Chris
I'd like opinions, suggestions on the following
My 2003 ABS R1150GS needs one main plug suppressor, the part that connects electrically with the plug - it broke in half! (with one side still connected to the plug)-This new costs R1500. Supposedly this happens when water gets in there and the bikes stands - rusts. If you wash your GS, you should allegedly let the bike idle until all water has evaporated for this not to eventually happen. I can see the rust there with mine.
I was thinking of by-passing the servo/ABS pump because it can cause problems, etc. Thing is if I do that ( meaning MotoRad Tech in Benoni), I might as well opt for braided SS hoses. Thing is that I know they can cost an arm and leg. I've been quoted for the normal plastic stuff around R2k, front and back. Has anyone by-passed the servo unit? Who has replaced the normal plastic hoses before?
Forks seals need doing
I've got a hefty quote for all this, is there alternative options? I've heard that second hand plug suppressors is not a good idea.
By the way, I've got an extra servo unit for older GS models if anyone is interested, PM me.
Chris
