Removal of ABS unit

[moggy]

Is the above easy to do?

The unit looks quite heavy and therefore looks like some weight could be saved (abs doesn't work anyway).

I guess just swap over for a standard cylinder or am I being too simplistic?

[UweM3]

it's no big deal. but you should remove all the wiring to make the most of the weight saving. It is a LOT of wires.
Are you 100% sure about this? I had mine removed and still regret it a little. All the troubleshooting done?

[moggy]

The ABS doesn't work. I've never felt an issue with braking.

[UweM3]

The ABS doesn't work. I've never felt an issue with braking.

I don't really need it either, but it's nice to know that there is a bit of safety for the "oh shit" moments when you come across something out of your control.

[GuyM]

i've been looking at doing this too since my abs has been disconnected for years.

i understand there is a blanking plate under the existing cylinder and you can run off that.

would be really helpful if someone who has done this could post up some instructions or link to a thread detailing how it was done...

[moggy]

I'd second that.

[shorty73]

I've done it but I've also used a larger M/C. Saves a fair bit of weight.

I've got some photos somewhere.

I will probably be fitting a pedal box in the near future so my larger M/C will be up for grabs.