Yep I have 2008 (65K miles) with a bad ABS pump, Kawi part # 16082-0023.  $1,270 for a replacement OEM.  No luck finding one 2nd hand, must be like hens teeth.  Kawi will not warranty this part because they claim I didn't change the brake fluid as required.  Well I did it myself.  So I don't have any proof.  So I am SOL.  The 2nd gen ABS part # is 16082-0041.  So my conundrum is: I can find 2nd gen used ABS pumps cheap, well $150. 

Are they interchangeable? 

I don't know for sure, but I am going to say "probably not".  The "pump" is more than just a pump (I believe it has brains/etc, too) and the two ABS's are actually considerably different from gen 1 to gen 2 (if I remember correctly from previous postings).

What Maxdog said - The ABS units from series 1 & 2 are not interchangeable as the series 2 has 5 pipes (linked brakes) not 4, a different harness plug connector for it's electronic connection to the bike's ECU for traction monitoring/control.

If you look at the link below you will see the physical differences between the 4 & 5 pipe units.  The European ZZR 1400 unit will fit a series 1 ZG 1400. Though it is a different part number the pipes and electrical plug are the same and it will work.

(one wonders - not - why the ZZR/ZX 1400 does not have linked brakes) 

Ensure you report the failure to the federal road safety authority, as other have done.  Kawasaki has replaced a small number of units free of charge as you probably know so they can investigate the failure.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=kawasaki%201400%20abs%20unit&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_trksid=p2045573.m1684


I forgot to add that the wheel sensors and rings are also different.

(one wonders - not - why the ZZR/ZX 1400 does not have linked brakes) 

Not a sports tourer.  The ZZR/ZX also doesn't have variable valve timing, shaft drive, heated grips, electric windshield, etc.

Ensure you report the failure to the federal road safety authority, as other have done.  Kawasaki has replaced a small number of units free of charge as you probably know so they can investigate the failure.

+1

Maxtog and Freddy, thanks for the info.  My search will continue.

What Maxdog said - The ABS units from series 1 & 2 are not interchangeable as the series 2 has 5 pipes (linked brakes) not 4, a different harness plug connector for it's electronic connection to the bike's ECU for traction monitoring/control.

If you look at the link below you will see the physical differences between the 4 & 5 pipe units.  The European ZZR 1400 unit will fit a series 1 ZG 1400. Though it is a different part number the pipes and electrical plug are the same and it will work.

(one wonders - not - why the ZZR/ZX 1400 does not have linked brakes) 

Ensure you report the failure to the federal road safety authority, as other have done.  Kawasaki has replaced a small number of units free of charge as you probably know so they can investigate the failure.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=kawasaki%201400%20abs%20unit&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_trksid=p2045573.m1684


I forgot to add that the wheel sensors and rings are also different.

Has anyone tried this? I am having the same problen with my 09 Concours 14 ABS. My bike is immaculate with only 12K miles and Kawasaki told me to pound sand and pay $1600 for the repair. I cant afford that so im looking for another option. Thanks in advanced.

Hi WPR, sorry to hear that you have 'joined the club.'  Please report it to the road safety authorities as I requested above.  You will see that one of the last pages in the Owner's Manual advises owners to do this.  I suggest that you contact the tech service dept of Kaw personally and speak to them about replacement as Kaw has been supplying them free of charge but report the brake failure in any case.  Emphasise that this BRAKE FAILURE is a major SAFETY ISSUE.

I cannot add more than I did above other than to say that the European ZZR14 2012-2016 has a different ABS unit, as the bike has traction control and so are not interchangeable with the non-linked (early) ZG1400.

I cannot add more than I did above other than to say that the European ZZR14 2012-2016 has a different ABS unit, as the bike has traction control and so are not interchangeable with the non-linked (early) ZG1400.

Would an 09 European zzr14 part work on the 09 concours? There's one on eBay for about $250

To the best of my knowledge and experience, yes.   But there are more out there a LOT cheaper.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172344034742?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272212794723?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160934499823?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Where in the world are you?    I'd await a final answer from Kaw myself.

Where in the world are you?    I'd await a final answer from Kaw myself.

In Alabama, USA. Kawasaki told me today that the bike is four years out of warranty so they won't help. I suggested it's a systemic issue with the part/design and the disagreed of course. I would test/use my rear brakes on every ride and this happened out of the blue.

Anyways, thinking the ZZR part might be a good option...does anyone know somebody who did it and were there any issues with mounting brackets or connectors? Thanks!

Yep I have 2008 (65K miles) with a bad ABS pump, Kawi part # 16082-0023.  $1,270 for a replacement OEM.  No luck finding one 2nd hand, must be like hens teeth.  Kawi will not warranty this part because they claim I didn't change the brake fluid as required.  Well I did it myself.  So I don't have any proof.  So I am SOL.  The 2nd gen ABS part # is 16082-0041.  So my conundrum is: I can find 2nd gen used ABS pumps cheap, well $150. 

Are they interchangeable?

They are not interchangeable
just an FYI  there is a 3rd generation for the Concours  16082-0743  and no other bikes use any of these 3 generations. The ZZR is a different part numer. I assume it will not mate up easily
You have to use the correct number for your  brake genearation

WPR, I have done it.  As DM points out, the ZZR1400 2006-2011 and 2007-2009 ZG1400 (early) ABS units are different part numbers but they are interchangeable. 

Remove the tank to access the ABS unit.  Photograph or mark which pipes go where.  Remove pipes taking care of brake fluid spills, remove harness connector, remove ABS unit.  Reverse procedure for fitting, bleed system.  Be aware that a used unit could also be a failed unit.  If you can't bleed the system, bin it.

For anyone that wants it, I have the chapter on ABS troubleshooting  saved to a pdf.  It's for a 2008 but it may be helpful.   PM me if you want it.

in my research for the cause for the strange behaviour on the feeling of my front brakes, I found out that, as somebody mentioned, the ABS unit from the earlier ZZR1400 (ZX14R) is indeed interchangeable. The parameters are slightly different (given the different mass of the 2 bikes and other things) but it'll work. An Australian owner has his bike driving around like this, and I sourced a unit from a ZX14R and the vendor said that it will fit in the C14, just less efficient. I was about to pull the trigger until Kawasaki suggested to instead pull the 3 fuses of the ABS system in the bike in order to rule it out for my problem, so in the end I didn't have to go this route, but I would have done it. For some reason, the few used pumps available out there are around 350€ (380 USD) for the C14, while the ZX14R units consistently cost the half. Annoying.
BTW, my bike was destroyed last Monday (link to the post with more details) and I might be able to get the ABS unit out of it, but I'm not sure how the insurance will see it, or how long it could take, or how expensive it'd be to ship it to the USA.

SOOOO glad you lived to report back Martin.  Yes, I read you 'story'. 

Yep I have 2008 (65K miles) with a bad ABS pump, Kawi part # 16082-0023.  $1,270 for a replacement OEM.  No luck finding one 2nd hand, must be like hens teeth.  Kawi will not warranty this part because they claim I didn't change the brake fluid as required.  Well I did it myself.  So I don't have any proof.  So I am SOL.  The 2nd gen ABS part # is 16082-0041.  So my conundrum is: I can find 2nd gen used ABS pumps cheap, well $150. 

Are they interchangeable?

I would keep trolling fleaBay used pumps pop up periodically.  I found one off an 09' ABS and got it for $150.  Just had it installed a couple weeks ago and all is well.  I ran into the same problem with Kawi, told me I was too far out of warranty to even think about getting it for free.  I went back and forth with them for quite a while and finally just got tired of dealing with them.

What Maxdog said - The ABS units from series 1 & 2 are not interchangeable as the series 2 has 5 pipes (linked brakes) not 4, a different harness plug connector for it's electronic connection to the bike's ECU for traction monitoring/control.

If you look at the link below you will see the physical differences between the 4 & 5 pipe units.  The European ZZR 1400 unit will fit a series 1 ZG 1400. Though it is a different part number the pipes and electrical plug are the same and it will work

I bought a pump for the ZZR as a replacement for my gen 1 connie. Look and fits perfectly. Bled it through and it functions fine. Except that after a 1/2 mile the abs light comes on. And the abs is disabled. Apparently the electronics knows this is not the correct pump. All this to say that the differences are more than meets the eye. Unfortunately...

I took my original abs pump for 2008 model apart. Trying to see if any way to fix the stuck rear brake solenoid valve. Once you remove the pump motor I see no way the reinstall it as the bearing on the cam stuck to the end of motor can't be removed (by me anyway). Turns out there was no reason to have needed to remove the motor in my case.

The solenoids are on the other side of the assembly. I cannot see a way to disassemble the solenoids. They are assembled with a non reuseable snap ring. Since the pump is bad this is not too big a tragedy. Just disapointed I cannot find a fix. So far I am only in $60 for the ZZR1400 pump I bought that isn't electronically compatible. 

I took my original abs pump for 2008 model apart. Trying to see if any way to fix the stuck rear brake solenoid valve. Once you remove the pump motor I see no way the reinstall it as the bearing on the cam stuck to the end of motor can't be removed (by me anyway). Turns out there was no reason to have needed to remove the motor in my case.

The solenoids are on the other side of the assembly. I cannot see a way to disassemble the solenoids. They are assembled with a non reuseable snap ring. Since the pump is bad this is not too big a tragedy. Just disapointed I cannot find a fix. So far I am only in $60 for the ZZR1400 pump I bought that isn't electronically compatible. 

I was able to reassemble the pump motor a while back, but it requires ruining a couple of new brass feeler gauges. Also, the stuck solenoid will free up if You work it gently with a soft mallet, and get it moving.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=20676.msg277418#msg277418

I bought a pump for the ZZR as a replacement for my gen 1 connie. Look and fits perfectly. Bled it through and it functions fine. Except that after a 1/2 mile the abs light comes on. And the abs is disabled. Apparently the electronics knows this is not the correct pump. All this to say that the differences are more than meets the eye. Unfortunately...

I've not looked at one of these but wondering if you can swap the electronics between the two pumps.  Might solve the problem...