mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
Out doing some local shopping in the pouring rain (it's been teeming down here for days). Even in the rain I
this bike.
Stopped to come out of a side road, moved off, accelerated, checked speedometer (it's a 30 area), saw an error code SH__47, and the ABS light blinking
. Sh*t.
Bike seemed to be behaving OK, rode it home, put it in the garage, into neutral, took a picture in case it didn't come on again.
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Tried engine off then on again, fault code still there.
Thought, OK, I'll ride it to the dealer (this was Saturday just on 10:00), just time to go tank up with fuel (it's on the blinking bar) and get there before his workshop closes at 12:00.
Tog up, jump on, start up, side-stand up, front brake on, select hand gear switch, click the finger switch, - nothing
.
Check everything, I'm doing nothing wrong, try the foot switch, still nothing
. B*gg*r.
Ring
the dealer, arrange for him to pick the bike up Wednesday.
Indoors, do a search for the error code, come up with this:
Sh__47 Braking signal is not detected while braking. Able to start: Yes, Able to change gear: Yes
Was changing gear OK when coming home but won't change now.
Thinks: the code says it's a brake-related problem. Perhaps there's a connector problem between brake and gear-change ECU? First check the brake lights.
Turn on ignition, pull front brake, check brake-lights, lights on. Release front brake lever, brake lights still on. Huh?
Check rear brake, find it's stuck on. Force the lever up, brake light goes out. Ah,
.
Lubricate lever
And, systems are normal
.
Still got time, go out, fuel up, get to dealer.
Explain the symptoms, as soon as I say "ABS warning light blinking" he says "Oh, rear brake binding".
I ask "Why not lubricated at service a week ago?" "Sorry, mechanic who did the service on holiday, he's getting married. But we always do the servicing correctly." (Getting married? perhaps his mind wasn't on the job.)
Assures me if I have any further problem, they'll sort it. And I have to say, they have normally been very good.
So, a new one to me, ABS light flashing means rear brake binding. I can only guess it's because the brake is on, but the wheel is accelerating, which the computer sees as a problem. And the Sh__47 code may also be saying brake signal detected too much (so allowing for open circuit or short circuit switch/wiring problems).
Stopped to come out of a side road, moved off, accelerated, checked speedometer (it's a 30 area), saw an error code SH__47, and the ABS light blinking
Bike seemed to be behaving OK, rode it home, put it in the garage, into neutral, took a picture in case it didn't come on again.
(click on image for larger view)
Tried engine off then on again, fault code still there.
Thought, OK, I'll ride it to the dealer (this was Saturday just on 10:00), just time to go tank up with fuel (it's on the blinking bar) and get there before his workshop closes at 12:00.
Tog up, jump on, start up, side-stand up, front brake on, select hand gear switch, click the finger switch, - nothing
Check everything, I'm doing nothing wrong, try the foot switch, still nothing
Ring
Indoors, do a search for the error code, come up with this:
Sh__47 Braking signal is not detected while braking. Able to start: Yes, Able to change gear: Yes
Was changing gear OK when coming home but won't change now.
Thinks: the code says it's a brake-related problem. Perhaps there's a connector problem between brake and gear-change ECU? First check the brake lights.
Turn on ignition, pull front brake, check brake-lights, lights on. Release front brake lever, brake lights still on. Huh?
Check rear brake, find it's stuck on. Force the lever up, brake light goes out. Ah,
Lubricate lever
And, systems are normal
Still got time, go out, fuel up, get to dealer.
Explain the symptoms, as soon as I say "ABS warning light blinking" he says "Oh, rear brake binding".
I ask "Why not lubricated at service a week ago?" "Sorry, mechanic who did the service on holiday, he's getting married. But we always do the servicing correctly." (Getting married? perhaps his mind wasn't on the job.)
Assures me if I have any further problem, they'll sort it. And I have to say, they have normally been very good.
So, a new one to me, ABS light flashing means rear brake binding. I can only guess it's because the brake is on, but the wheel is accelerating, which the computer sees as a problem. And the Sh__47 code may also be saying brake signal detected too much (so allowing for open circuit or short circuit switch/wiring problems).
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