BMW R1200GS Adventure ABS Brake Flush (with Hexcode GS911) & Speed Bleeder Installation - Part 1
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- Installation of speed bleeders and running through brake bleed and ABS flush on 2016 BMW R1200GS Adventure using Hexcode's GS911 canbus interface. This is Part 1 of a 2 part video series.
UPDATE: Part 2 of this video is here, answers some open questions from this video (which caliper should be bled first, why do I need a GS911, do I need to bleed the ABS modulator, which brake lever should I press/should bleed valves be open or closed - during the ABS bleed) : • BMW R1200GS Adventure ...
Here are some of the items highlighted in the video:
GS911 Wifi - www.gs911usa.com/Compare_Devic...
Speed Bleeder - www.speedbleeder.com
Front Right - SB8125L-SS (stainless version) Thread: M8 X 1.25 - Length: 1.28in, (32.54mm)
Front Left - SB6100-SS (stainless version) Thread: M6 X 1.0 - Length: 1.13in, (28.80mm)
Rear - SB1010S-SS (stainless version) Thread: M10 X 1.0 - Length: 1.23in, (31.35mm)
Pentosin Brake Fluid- www.pentosin.net/f_brakefluid.asp
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Great Video, I do have a GS911 and have just ordered the speed bleeders, Your video really did confirm my thoughts on how it should be done, always good to have a second opinion. Thanks for the video , will check out others you have posted.
Thanks Andy 62, glad the video helped! And thanks for subscribing.
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Dziekuje!
Thanks for posting...a job I have never been happy with but after watching and with a very clear commentary I will now do it....Grant ...England
Go for it, you won’t regret it!
Outstanding Video. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to do this!
Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for making this video. A couple of days ago I purchased a 2007 BMW F650GS as my first bike. It has less than 1200 miles on it. The bike was well cared for and looks like new. I'm planning to replace the battery, tires, and all of the fluids. This video will be very helpful. Thanks again and take care.
SoundsGood - congratulations on your first bike! The 650GS is a great bike, I was also looking at one at some point but eventually went with a KTM 690. Good luck and have fun with your 650GS!
@@zooskifilms One question. I know the bike has two separate reserviors for brake fluid. One is for the front and one for the rear. When you bleed the ABS pump with the GS911, do you have to do it twice?
@@soundsgood7757 - there is only one ABS modulator unit that serves both the front and back brakes, but still a good idea to pump both front and rear brakes during the ABS air bleeding process. So the process should be: bleed front and rear brakes through bleeder valves followed by an ABS air bleed pumping both front and rear brakes. Repeat 2 more times.
Fantactic well made video with all the links . a word of advice when you bleed the front Caliper always bleed the furthest from the reservoir .
DAVID MAGAR - yes, duly noted!
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You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video!! Nice clear sound, good pace and very thorough!
@DasBeakEin - Thank you for the comment and for watching! Much appreciated!
Thanks or taking the time for an awesome shop video !!!
RetiredAtenPilot - glad you liked it!
You have provided useful content, thanks. I am preparing to do this to my 2022 Triumph T100.
@geneahart5607 - Hey, thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck on your servicing too!
Thanks a million you asked at the beginning how the process would go if you don’t use the GS-911wifi well don’t even try, even though I had a GS-911wifi in my kit I didn’t know about the abs option in there until i saw your video and I have been chasing my tail trying to figure out why my rear brake was so soft... I hit the bleeder used the GS-911wifi this time and my rear brake is solid as ever... thanks again
carmas54 - glad to hear the video was helpful!
You run the pump through the software for the front and rear? Can both brakes be pushed at the same time to do both front and rear with the software ?
@Deviant Remedy - Yes press/pump both the front and rear brakes when running the ABS flush/bleed process with the GS911 and software. Press and hold both for 3 seconds each time.
@@zooskifilms thanks!
Great video but I would offer one suggestion to improve the fluid flush. After opening the reservoir, suck out the old fluid with a syringe from the reservoir and replace it with new before starting the bleed. That away you are putting new fluid in the lines at the start of the process instead of pumping the old fluid into the lines. Great video but I would offer one suggestion
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Thanks, good point!
I am sure he did that but didn’t cover it as the main point was how to avoid going to motorcycle stealers.
Good suggestion - also, you don't need to flow as much fluid thru once the reservoir has fresh fluid, just flow until fresh fluid is flowing out the bleeder. I also close the bleeder before returning the brake lever to keep any air from flowing back into the line. Fluid should only flow out of the line, not back into the line, for a 'best flush'. Good luck
Thank you. That was very useful. A minor point of good practice. If you can use a ring spanner over an open ended, do :)
@Peter Burridge - Thanks for the comment and recommendation. I can't argue with your point, and in fact normally would use a ring spanner for this type of job. Cannot recall why I didn't here. Anyway, thanks again!
Thank you. It is best practice to start bleeding the calliper furthest from the master cylinder first. i.e. left side. Also best practice to use the ring spanner where possible, not the open ended.
@Sanemancured - Thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated. I should have known better on bleeding the left side first, had a few viewers comment on that as well. Thanks again!
Kick @$$ dude. Speed Bleeders work great!
Yes, they do! Want to put them on every vehicle I have!
Hi from Spain, thanks for your video, i greateful too much.
agus - you’re welcome. I’m glad you found it useful!
great video my look to do more this year with my gs thanks ron
Ron Yeowart - thanks, glad you liked it and hope it was helpful!
Followed each step, super easy procedure, quick and simple! thank you @zooskifilms!
@YG - Awesome, thanks for the comment and for watching! 👋
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Great video...well done, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yep, that’s what they said. Mine is a 2017 GSA so maybe there’s a bit of difference between the two. Thanks!
Seemed like 2017/2018 models started having some more significant changes.
What a brilliant video. Thanks so much for sharing ,👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video. Many thanks from France, I’ll save money from bmw services. I’ll do the same with my GS911. Just have to by speed bleeder system.
Thanks for the comment, hope it saves you some Euros!
Nice Video, well done
Thanks for the comment!
"Bleeder Screw" it's called since it is a screw acting as a valve, but are correct as well.
Thanks for the comment!
Don't forget about bleeding the clutch, that fluid can also degrade just as the brakes. I did see they have mineral oil if I am not mistaken and I am not sure if that affects the bleeding schedule of the clutch, but probably a good idea to do when you are doing the brakes.
@David Henschel - Thanks for the comment! I actually just released a video on my channel about a month ago on the very topic of flushing and changing the clutch fluid. A bit more involved, need to remove the start motor to access the clutch slave bleeder valve. BMW recommends using Vitamol V10 clutch fluid for that. Thanks again!
Very little degradation if its non hygroscopic mineral oil vs. older dot4 clutch systems. 5 year changes are commonly done
I have the same bike but it shows different model belldes for the two from calipers, I see you have two in a package there. Here's what I get from their sizing chart:
R1200GSW ADV 14-17
SB8125L right
SB6100 left
SB1010 Rear
@mikecousinoplumbingwaterfi6952 - I just checked the page and it shows the same numbers that I posted. I should mention the SS is a stainless steel version whereas the non-SS version is standard grade steel (they list it somewhere on their site). Here is what I found:
R1200GSW ADV 14-17
SB8125L right
SB6100 left
SB1010S rear
I was taught to always bleed the caliper that is furthest from the reservoir first. Thoughts?
@Paul Reynolds - Yes, I got those comments before. I would agree better to start from the furthest caliper and move to the closer one. Thanks for pointing it out! 👍
Just wondering like Ive done on other bikes with abs , do your flush then ride motorcycle and activate your abs numerous times then reflush system?
@ADVScott342 - Thanks for your question. The answer is Yes and No. Yes, if I don't have a way to manually activate the ABS pump, like on my 2014 Honda Forza, I would flush the brake line and then go out on a ride and activate the ABS a few times and then come back and flush them out again. For the BMW R1200GS I use the GS911 to manually activate the ABS pump so I wouldn't do it out on ride. BMW recommends you flush 3 times and activate the ABS 2 times in between flushes. If I didn't have the GS911 I would probably perform 2 flushes and activate the ABS 1 time in between, considering the extra time needed to go out on a ride. Great, question, thanks again for asking!
Thanks!
@garyjohnson2333 - Thank you for the Super Thanks! It helps with future content. Thank you again and Cheers!
Hi there, great Video!!! Any idea if the speed bleeder size for a 2017 GS is the same?
@Diego Mendez - Thanks for the comment and for watching! I checked the micro-fiche for the bleeder screw and unfortunately it doesn't show the thread sizes. I would assume the 2017 is the same, but I would suggest contacting the folks at speed bleeder to confirm this. Their email is: speedbleeder@earthlink.net
I’m glad I ride a Harley, all I did was a vacuum flush and I was done ✅
Yeah, but......it's not a R1200GSA. Consider the new BMW R18 Cruiser!
Hi, can you clarify if you squeezed the front and rear brake at the same time when bleeding the front brake and also when using the gs 911 for flushing
peter gibson - For the bleeding portion I squeezed the front brake lever only to flush the front two bleeder valves, and the only the rear brake lever when flushing the rear bleeder. For the ABS flushing I only squeezed the front brake lever. In retrospect I should have probably squeezed both in an alternating sequence. I am not certain if that would make a difference, I assumed there is only one ABS unit for both front and back brakes, but I can be wrong on that. In the next flushing I will squeeze both front and back brake levers.
Is there a reason why you don’t have both calipers hooked up to the bags with the speed bleeders open when you pump the brakes?
@frogclip1 - Thanks for the question. No reason other than following the "normal" practice when without the speed bleeders. But now that you mention it, I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. I will definitely try that out on the next flush!
Thanks for the video, really helpful. I have a 2015 1200GS (not adventure) and also need to flush my breaks/ABS, I'll be purchasing your recommended products. If I understand from the video, first you bleed all your breaks (2 front + 1 rear), then you tighten the bleeding valves and run GS911 to flush the ABS, repeating the process 3 times? I'm having difficulties understanding how GS911 is used to flush the ABS, what's actually happening when 'flushing' the ABS using GS911?
Anthony Escribens - yes, that’s right. Do the brake bleed, then ABS flush, then brake bleed, then ABS flush, and end with one more brake bleed. Make sure you fill up fluid after each brake bleed. The ABS flush moves the brake fluid out of the ABS unit at each wheel. I didn’t see any increase of fluid into the reservoir after each ABS flush, so I assume it’s a small amount and is moved into the brake line or caliper piston. Once you flush the ABS unit fresh brake fluid will enter into the unit. I hope this helps.
Perfect! Have you done the oil change to your Forks yet? :)
Anthony Escribens - not yet. I will be changing rear drive fluid this weekend though!
I just ordered my Speed Bleeder set, I called them by the way and gave them the link to your video; great job promoting them! Ordering my GS911 today.
Hey thanks for that!
Thanks for the video. I got some bleeders and work great. Question, my left and rear bleeders don’t Seat all the way but do work and no leak. Are yours seated all the way? Thanks.
When you say they don’t seat all the way, what do you mean exactly? If they don’t turn any longer I would say that it is fully seated. You only need to turn 1/4 or 1/2 turn open to bleed them.
zooskifilms yes, not flush mount with the nut per say. Called them and was told it’s ok that some application this happens.
Ezio Comparini - I see. So with yours you can see the threaded part of the screw? If it’s not leaking, sounds like you’re good to go..
I like the tube and bag to catch the old fuild but can’t you just hook the tube up to the stock bleeder valve? Just curious.
Gary Butler - yes, you can. But the speed bleeder valve is faster and won’t suck air back into the line if you forget to tighten the stock bleeder when releasing the brake handle.
Hi. Thanks for good video. Please let me know why you are not opening screws bleeders when you running ABS-pump? With screw bleeders closed, what is the point? When you open the screws and pressing brake levers with ABS pump running oil will contunue run throw the system or am I wrong? Have a nice one. Regards from Sweden.
@BM TB - It's a good question. Based on what I understand, running the ABS unit with the bleeder valves open won't bleed any air or force old brake fluid from the ABS unit, the brake fluid just flows past the ABS unit. With the bleeder valves closed and the ABS pump on, any fluid and air in the ABS unit is moved into the main brake line path. Then the following "normal" brake bleed pushes that old fluid from ABS and bled air forward and out. I actually tried this one time and you can feel the difference with the bleeder valves open vs closed. There is no resistance in the brake handle feel when the bleeder valves are open. With the bleeder valves closed you can feel the ABS unit being "pumped" in the brake handle feel. It would certainly be easier if you didn't have to go back forth between normal bleeds and running the ABS unit pump. If you haven't actually replaced the ABS unit or any of the brake lines, my feeling is the ABS unit doesn't have any air that needs to be bled. It's more to move the old brake fluid out from the ABS unit. Hope this helps!
@zooskifilms Thank you for the detailed explanation as I had the same question.
@grunepguy1 - You bet, thanks for watching and for the comment.
I take it the bleeders are closed before the ABS flush. The ABS is flushed, then the mechanical bleed after the ABS flush removes air when the next mechanical bleed takes place.
socialoracle - yes, close the bleeders before the ABS flush. I believe the purpose of the ABS flush is to get the brake fluid out of the ABS unit and get fresh brake fluid in.
Do you have to use the gs911 after installing speed bleeders?
@Deviant Remedy - It's a good question that I tried answering in my part 2 follow up video (you can find it on my channel). The GS911 is mainly needed to bleed and flush the ABS unit. What I learned was that if you are not changing a caliper, ABS unit or brake hose, you don't necessarily need to bleed/flush the ABS unit. If you are a purist, and want to flush ALL of the brake fluid, including from the ABS unit, then you would perform this step. For me personally it's not a difficult or lengthy process, so I perform it each time. It also provides a way to confirm the ABS unit is functioning. I would rather find out I have a problem in my garage rather than out on a ride, in a situation where I need it to work. I hope this helps! 😁
Did have press the rear brake at all during this process or just the front brake... great instructions
Great question - I did press both brakes, I should have mentioned that. Although I read somewhere the front and back brakes are integrated, not sure if that is true, so I pressed both.
zooskifilms I will do both as well... thanks.... there is a reason why they have tow reservoirs even though the front brake depresses the rear
carmas54 - the hand brake is a partially integrated brake for front and back brakes, but mostly the front. Without the rear brake reservoir I don’t think the rear brake would be as strong.
Great video thank you so much. My 750GSs is close to one year 6k miles need to do break fluid flush. This is really helpful. Could you clarify below
1. Did you leave the Speed Bleeder on the bike or put back the factory one ?
2. During the Bleed test from GS11 , were you bolding front and rear breaks for 2 secs at the same time ? or you did front first and then rear
@Aswin Raj - glad the video helped! Some answers for you:
1) I left the bleeder valve on the bike, just be sure to tighten down after the flush/bleed (don't over tighten, just until it stops). The next time you bleed the brakes it will be an easy process, just open the bleeder valve a half turn and pump the brakes!
2) Good question! In the original video I only held down the front brakes for 2 seconds for the ABS bleed process with GS911. But you should press and hold BOTH the front and rear brakes. I made another video answering this and other questions like yours that was not so clear from this first video. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/Z9-xqX5d_Vs/video.html
@@zooskifilms Perfect thanks again. Will check it out
Respectfully suggest you do NOT let reservoir get empty when flushing, that is refill reservoir when there is still a little fluid left in the bottom. Otherwise you suck air into the brake line, which is why you had lots of air bubbles in the hose on one of the bleed valves. Otherwise excellent.
Yes, agreed!. There are a few things I will do differently on the next flush.
I am recently want to change the brake line on my kawasaki. But I am confusing is the software only required with BMW bike ? or I have to flushing my abs with this software as well ? Hope you can help me out Thank you
@HI YO - Thanks for your question. This software and diagnostic hardware (GS911) is for BMW motorcycles only. To bleed/flush the ABS unit you need some way to activate it using the ECU. Unfortunately I am not too familiar with the diagnostic ECU tools available for Kawasaki. You might want to try replacing the brake hose and do a standard bleed on the brake lines, if they feel firm you might not need to bleed/flush the ABS unit.
Awesome vid👍 I ordered.5 litres of new brake fluid...is that enough for the job and after doing the mechanical bleed do I need to make sure the reservoir is full before the ABS flush? Thx
@hellraizzer - That should be enough, that's about how much I used during my bleed/flush. Be careful not to overfill the reservoir, it needs room to expand when heated.
What level should the reservoir be when doing the ABS flush part? Thx
The fluid level in the reservoir won’t drop during the ABS bleed process, so top it off after each mechanical flush. When you follow with the ABS bleed the reservoir will be filled. Good luck and happy flushing!
@@zooskifilms Finally got around to the job. All went well apart from the ABS flush. With the new 911 software there is no option ABS activation in the service menu....let me know if you come across the same problem...
@@osibig - which version are you on? I am on v 2004.3 and it's there, just in a different location now.
almost a year later.. curious to know if you have had any leaking at the replaced bleeder valves?
tykebe - no leaks. I installed 3 bleeders on this bike and one on another bike, none leaking! I haven’t bled them again since making this video. My bike calls for 2 year intervals, so I’ll be bleeding again next year. I suspect it may be more prone to leaking after several opening/closings.
How did you determine the Speed Bleeder sizes? Would it be the same on a 2019 1250?
@Phillip Gordon - Yes, good question.I see that the Speed Bleeder site doesn't list my model and year right now. At the time I ordered them it did. I would suggested contacting them to see if they offer them for your model and year. Here is the email address: info@speedbleeder.com .
I also have gs911 very useful tool and r1200gs year 2011. Is it your first gs1200? I love the boxer engine don't you?
agus - yes, my first 1200 and first BMW motor bike. I do love the boxer engine, the power, sound, history. My only complaint is the clunky gearbox. I didn’t really notice it until I drove other bikes. Perhaps I am still breaking the bike in, only have 7000 miles currently.
1. How do you check the ABS break fluid level?
2. When bleeding via the GS-911WIFI, you leave the speed bleeders closed? If so, how is the break fluid being pumped to be bled?!
Javan - 1) I don't know of a way to check the ABS brake fluid. I believe the fluid in the ABS system sits in a small pump, so not really visible. Bleeding the ABS system pushes any trapped air bubbles forward towards the brake caliper (and I assume some small amount of brake fluid) 2) The speed bleeders remain closed when running the ABS bleeding process. But you bring up an interesting question. Not sure what would happen if you left the speed bleeder open during the ABS bleeding process. I assume that would push some fluid forward. I may try this myself next time to see what happens.
Superb, thank you.
Thanks for the comment!
don't know if i am a bit thick but what is wrong with just bleeding through as normal having first taken as much fluid out of reservoirs ??
@Keith Hutchinson - Nothing wrong with the standard mechanical bleeding. I mention this in the Part 2 follow up video. Some people don't bleed the ABS unit unless they are changing out a brake line or the ABS unit itself. Others (like myself) like to do the ABS bleed just in case any air might be sitting there, and it also removes the old brake fluid sitting in the ABS. How much of a difference does it really make? I'll let others debate that! Cheers.
Hi I just got the item from speed bleeder same products as u mention. But now just realise that I order wrongly for the front caliber. As yours front was brembo while mine was Bmw. Will it Able to fit on & used? Back caliber was the same brand brembo.
2021 Gsa. Rallye
@Caught on Camera - I just checked the microfiche and it doesn't show the thread sizes for the bleeder screws. But, it does show to be the same part number between my model year and your model year, so I'm fairly certain they are the same! Good luck!
@@zooskifilms great Thanks you so much for the information.
@@haya7573 - Any time!
question here: I have a 2018 R1200R - can this be done without the GS-911? what is its role here?
I'm not aware of any way to flush the ABS unit without the GS911, or taking it to the dealer. Some might say you don't need to flush the ABS unit, just flush the brake fluid line through the bleeders. So the role of the GS911 is to manually activate the ABS pump during the bleeding process.
Is that absolutely necessary to use the GS911 when bleeding the brakes or is it optional? I’ve read that the ABS cycling is necessary only when you replace the ABS. I’d appreciate clarification on that point. Thanks.
Only if you want to flush out the ABS unit. You should be able to perform a traditiopnal brake bleed, but read comments from carmas54, he indicated he had soft rear brakes without performing the ABS flush with the GS911. I have never tried it without the GS911 so I can't comment myself.
You do not need to do this abs bleed. But if you have the tools do it anyways... A simple way to bleed the brakes and make sure you don't have air in them, suck all the oil with a large seringe in the bleeders, then fill the system with new oil the same way, inject new oil through the bleeders. All the air wiil come out the top reservoir and the oil will fill them for bottom to top. Quick and easy...
Rui Gaio What about air in the ABS pump?
@@gato69evo Ignore this advice. Its incorrect.
Yes, why are the Front Speedbleeder valves different from Right to Left? Thanks.
I found the application page on the Speedbleeder's website =>
www.speedbleeder.com/Motorcycle%20Sizes.htm
Enzo Cinquecento - yes, I just checked also. Not sure why BMW designed them different, but they most definitely are!
@Citizenthirteen - there also seems to be a fair amount of "special" tools needed to make repairs. Not sure what it's like with other bike manufacturer's, but touch to buy these tools just for one job.
Is this the same bleeding procedure for a 2008 r1200rt? .Mahalo in advance !! Aloha
@Mana Valdez - Aloha 🤘! If your model has ABS (which I believe it does) then the process should be the same. I see the GS911 can be used on the 2008 model R1200RT. Once you connect the GS911 and open the software, there will be a step by step instruction on what to do. Good luck my friend!
@@zooskifilms Mahalo so much!!! I will subscribe!! Aloha Sir!!!
Kevin
What size are the speed bleeders?
Thanks
Sorry I see the correct size .
Glad you found it, I know it's not obvious because the Description box is not very large unless you expand it. Cheers!
Suggestion: "One two" release is not two seconds. "One one thousand, two one thousand" is two seconds. Also as posted, pull most of old fluid out of reservoirs and refill with new fluid to begin mechanical bleeding process.
Thanks Harold, good point! I also shared your advice on removing fluid from the reservoir before the bleeding process in my follow up video. Thanks again for the feedback!
Nice to see the Polish name.
Yes, long live Poland!
What i understand from this video it is impossible to take the air out the brake system on my r1200 gs lc without this gs11 by hex.
Why bmw makes it so difficult for its customers how want to service motorcycles athome
Is honda africa twin 1000 cc al so like this
Not sure about the Honda Africa Twin. But I think any vehicle with ABS would need a way to activate the ABS pump manually. Some might say you don't need to bleed the ABS, just focus on bleeding the fluid from the reservoir to caliper. You could also take it to a dealer but then you're paying $$$ anyway. If you plan on keeping your 1200GS for a long period, I would recommend purchasing the GS911 because it does so many more things than just bleed the ABS.
Is the same process when you chance the mineral fluid from the clutch too ? Thanks
@Attila Mol at - Great question! It appears to be different, I don’t believe there is a bleed screw in that clutch circuit. I need to investigate and make a video on that process. I will add it to the list of videos to make. Thanks again!
@Attila Molnar - looks like there is a bleed screw for the clutch line. Will be working on this soon. Need to buy some fresh clutch fluid first.
@@zooskifilms do you know if only the V10 stuff will work there ?
@@05attila - From what I can see the Magura blue might be a good equivalent. Researching a bit more. Cannot find the V10 here either. I’ll let you know what I find out. Cheers!
@@zooskifilms I heard that stuff works too, but I don't want to add something which will break the hidraulik clutch either... however is still mineral oil so I guess it should be just fine.
Is this process the exact same for the R nine T?
@E kiss - yes, I assume it has ABS? The speed bleeder sizes might be different, I would double check sizes that if you want to add them.The R NINE T is listed on the Hexcode GS911 website with the following statement " ALL of these K001 chassis models require the GS-911wifi or GS-911usb Generation 2 interface!". I would double check your model year to see if the ABS service functionality is available as well. Good luck!
911 in the wishing list. In theory, can thus be done by bleeding brakes, then riding and activating servo brakes, the bleed brake again at home, the ride and activate brakes, then bleed at home once again?
@Daniel Marty - Yes, I don't see why not. I actually addressed this a little more in the follow up video czcams.com/video/Z9-xqX5d_Vs/video.html . I made a similar comment that the ABS unit could be activated on the road but was not an ideal situation. If you do it in a controlled environment (parking lot, etc), then sure! I also made the comment that many folks don't feel it's necessary to bleed the ABS pump unless changing out the unit itself or one of the brake hoses connected to it. If it was me, where I don't have the GS911, I would do the mechanical bleeding only, check the ABS in a parking lot (both front and back), and if they didn't feel soft when activated, then I would skip that part. If I was replacing the ABS unit or brake hoses connected to it, I would definitely find a way to bleed the ABS. Hope this helps. Good luck. And nice RNINET!
@@zooskifilms Thanks for the info. R9T is well behaved. I have a 05 R1200RT that I'm looking at doing the brake fluid. Your info makes me feel better. Will do the job this weekend. Thanks for the great videos.
@@lamarinchen - I had my eye on an R9T for a while. I wanted the black storm version. That welded aluminum tank you have is also a sweet look.
What size and thread speed bleeder do you use?
@CarlGrobler - You can see the details in the Description of the video:
Speed Bleeder - www.speedbleeder.com
Front Right - SB8125L-SS (stainless version) Thread: M8 X 1.25 - Length: 1.28in, (32.54mm)
Front Left - SB6100-SS (stainless version) Thread: M6 X 1.0 - Length: 1.13in, (28.80mm)
Rear - SB1010S-SS (stainless version) Thread: M10 X 1.0 - Length: 1.23in, (31.35mm)
What Are the part Numbers to the bleeders.
Sam Savasta - all of the part numbers are listed in the video Description. You have to scroll down to see the full text. Thanks for watching!
I was considering purchasing a GS 911, but I couldn’t justify the $400 price tag.
@carlmaruyama6863 - Yeah, it's not cheap. I checked eBay and the cheapest I could find it there was $300. I wouldn't say it's needed for the brake bleed unless you change out the ABS unit. It is nice to have for checking error codes and troubleshooting, but I would probably hold off on that until the time came where I needed it. You would spend at least that amount taking it into the dealer. Thanks for watching and commenting and ride safe!
So Much air in your system??
G D - no not much at all. Just following recommended maintenance.
I think 3 times bleeding's mean for each brake caliper one time
@Omar Al-Sharawi - Each brake caliper should have three bleedings. Bleed>Pump flush>Bleed>Pump flush>Bleed, finished for that caliper.
As a bm mech 20yrs this abs operation is a pointless exercise, although the gs911 is handy.
@Paul Higgins - Thanks for sharing your comment. Great for the community to hear. I try to address the “when” question in my follow up video to this one. Cheers!
You're right the truth is that the gearbox of this bike is not your best piece, it does not matter the model. the bike is still very new. but in return it has a spectacular piloting although the change of gears is very abrupt. By the way, where are you from? How much is it de gs1200 there? In Spain it costs about 19.000€ model triple black
agus - I’m in Grand Rapids Michigan. The 2018 GS Adventure with premium package costs $23,500 USD here. Sometimes lower with special offer. So about the same price now. What part of Spain are you from? Any videos of your 1200?
I'm from Madrid, is the capital of Spain, have you ever been in here? I don't have any video of my Gs, I have to many pictures as you'll imagine. By the way nice to meet you and could you tell me what your name is?. I have before BMW during 7 years a Kawasaki er600n. Some day I will love to go to USA for to know those landscape with my motorbike. I would like to go to North Cape. Sorry for my bad English.
Your English is good! Much better than my Spanish. Yes, I have been there a couple of times, mainly for business. Also travelled to San Sebastian several times as well. Can you contact me by private message through my About page? I'll send you my email address.
Ok! Great, I don't know how to do that, what is your page? Zooskifilm?
Yes, Zooskifilms. Then go to the About tab, there should be a button to send me a message.
Shouldn't you start bleeding from the farthest point to from the master cylinder, that is from the rear wheel?
@James DePaul - True for when multiple calipers are sharing the same master cylinder. There are two master cylinders on this bike. The one on the handlebar is for the front two calipers. The master cylinder for the rear caliper is just above and behind the right foot peg. On the front two calipers I should have bled the one on the left side first, being the furthest away from the master cylinder. I did a follow up video addressing some of these types of questions here: czcams.com/video/Z9-xqX5d_Vs/video.html
So if i can't get gs911 device what i can do
@Mohammed Eshtawi - If it was me, I would skip the ABS pump flush and just do the mechanical bleed one time, enough to bleed off the fluid in the reservoir and brake lines. If I was replacing the ABS pump/module you will need to bleed off the ABS pump/module, so you would need to take it in to a repair shop that can run the ABS pump/module bleeding process. I always say do what you can when you can. Cheers!
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Thank you for your replay and i want ask you another Question, i have fluid leak in front right caliber and i fix it, do i have to fill fluid in abs pump or just fill the fluid tank on handlebar? Easyway please
@Mohammed Eshtawi - I would fill fluid in reservoir on handlebar and then do a mechanical bleed on both front calipers, just to be safe. Check the front brakes when you ride to make sure they are not soft. If they are soft bleed then again and then tie down the front brake level for 24-48 hours. Good luck my friend!
I think you should have bled the left caliper first
@Rmamiye - Yes, exactly! I covered that point and a few others in the part 2 video here czcams.com/video/Z9-xqX5d_Vs/video.html . Thanks for commenting.
@@zooskifilms aside from that excellent video! i have the speed bleeders on my R12R - excellent add on!
@@Rmamiye - yeah, I try to install on all my vehicles.
There’s no need to buy brake cleaner. Brake fluid is water soluble…
@Steve Bennett - Thanks for that tip, much appreciated!
Holy cow get to the point for god sakes
@r k - Haha. My subsequent videos get better.