This mod has no impact on ABS function.
Hi,
Thanks!
That was my problem, with other "solutions"!
I want this bike to have all the "safety" from the factory, it came with!!!
I've managed to 'rehost' the pix in reply 136 above which went missing due to Photobucket holding us to ransom.
I've managed to 'rehost' the pix in reply 136 above which went missing due to Photobucket holding us to ransom.
Thanks Freddy you just gave me a winter time project on my 2012.
I priced out the parts through Honda East in Toledo for around $80 shipped including the fender loop line clamps, brake line and a bunch of brake line washers.
I hate the linked braking on the Concours it is terrible IMO.
My goodness. You must not have read this... http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=22616.msg280210#msg280210
If you had, you wouldn't be saying that. I think that most would agree with your thoughts on the linked braking.
The Kawasaki system is flawed if you trail brake to the apex of turns. The nose diving grabby front end is a disaster waiting to happen. I'll de-link mine and it'll be a fine sport tourer then.
I have one Freddy.
A link to the 2010 manual is here https://www.facebook.com/groups/Concours14/files/
+1
Here's what I posted on another forum.
The linked brakes can be disabled quite easily. I did it recently on my new-to-me 2011. Using the cross-over hose and the 2-hose banjo bolt from the right caliper of the earlier non-linked bike, connect the right caliper to the left caliper using that new hose and bolt to the left caliper. The displaced hose banjo to the right caliper must be capped/blocked and cable tied for security - I tied it to the reflector mount. I used a 3/8" (10mm) bolt and nylock nut, 2 sealing washers and thread tape on the bolt (just to help seal the thread) and new sealing washers on all loosened joints and flushed/bled the entire system. Test ride and examine all connections closely for any signs of leakage and ensure that you have a full and firm brake lever and pedal, indicating no air in the system, and that brake performance is as normal as before - except for the linked brake function obviously. If this procedure is followed correctly and done by a competent person, the rider will be happy with the result (I was) and the ABS K-ACT system will be none the wiser (as mine was) and the ABS will function as normal.
However, do the above at your own risk. I gleaned this procedure from old posts on this and/or other forums quite some time ago. I had a 2008 bike and didn't like the linked system on the later model either so I reverted to the earlier system. I have read that the current/new model's linked brake system is unobtrusive after K 'retuned' it.
thank you all who have worked to defeat the terrible Kawasaki linked braking system.
TAL2013C14 / all, there is an EZ way to defeat the problem with the linked brakes on the earlier systems.
Just don't use the rear brake...…
Because of the link, using the front lever only, applies all the rear brake you need.
It's a simple solution that works perfectly.
Maxtog, I think your indicating that you use the rear brake pedal to do Trail braking?