Sorry that I'm no help to you, WilsonRR, but this as an opportunity for me to be glad I purchased a non-ABS! So far as your problem goes, can you be sure it's only starter motor wiring? For instance, can you bump start it? Obviously, if it won't start, you'll know you have other issues.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have now sorted it. Managed to cut into the abs loom and utilise the 2 existing plugs needed to power the starter motor. Only needed 2 wires so just cut the rest and leccy tapes it all neatly. Got a few pics before heat shrinking it so if anyone is in the same boat, that can get an idea here. My next issue is removing the abs light on the clocks. Anyone managed that yet?
The older guys will remember how simple things were in the 70s. Take the fuel tank off by removing a rubber strap beneath the HINGED seat, and there, in all its simplicity is a set of coils and NOTHING else. Remove the headlight and identify one of only a dozen wires: indicator, brakes, lights, and tacho. Problem solving? Piece of piss!! Having said that, I still prefer my Blade over the old CB 750 K1.
That looks correct, you needed that part of the loom to engage the solenoid for the starter to work. I removed every last part of the ABS system on mine and never looked back. Only thing that's remaining is undertray, battery compartment etc! The non ABS uses smaller battery and different locations for these parts under the seat, as well as a different undertray. Really not worth changing at all in my mind.
Sorry Lozzy. Fallen into the politically incorrect trap again by referring to 'older guys' to the exclusion of the female members. Oh, and just so no one starts talkin', it wasn't my CB 750 you were on the back of!! But it is great that you progressed from pillion to rider. Cheers!!
That’s exactly what I thought. Besides, may aswell have that extra cranking power. Was anyone able to ditch the abs light?
So I've completed this whole abs delete and also changed the battery under tray for non-abs. with no real problems. there is room for everything!!! I am still however looking for a way to remove my ABS light in my dash without having to open my cluster! Anyone?
@ColinBR is the one to speak to. He's the expert in ABS deletion. Can I ask how easy it was to change the battery undertray. What's involved?
First post after swapping my K7 for a Blade I just had all the ABS removed from my 2012 Blade. I asked for it to be quickly checked on the dyno to check no power loss. It made 151, last month it was making 158, when the weather was very hot. Simon said it would make 160 if it was properly warmed up. Anyone else checked to ensure the bike is not dropping the power with the ABS removed? I would expect it to go into a full limp mode if it was really dropping the power and not jest a few bhp.
It is not dropping power from ABS deletion. It is a completely separate system from the fueling and ignition, hence it is so easy to remove.
Hi if i understood correctly you left the abs system on the bike and you just put direct lines from the brake pump to the calipers? Or you just unplugged the abs ecu and left the pumps and lines. Also what is this tilt sensor required to remove the abs?
Quick question for the group. Probably a little late on all this but just got myself a blade. But have been looking into ABS removal, After disconnecting the pumps and everything abs related. The left over wires which are part of the main loom and now have no connections to go to. What do you do with them?? Do you just remove them from the loom entirely or can you just leave them unplugged? Not sure if they will cause a problem for the rest of the bike or not. I have seen a lot of this information on this thread and it has been the most helpful thing on the internet on this matter
The abs system is separate from the ECU and other systems. I removed all items and then removed the abs loom. It only takes power from the main loom and can be safely cut out.
Alright yeah perfect. I’ll give it a shot then. Thinking of doing it next weekend so I’ll look into it. Appreciate the answer by the way
I hope it's a Bank Holiday weekend!! (I don't envy you. Not a job I would tackle with my skills limited only to polishing!)
Honestly i used to think it was a daunting job but with a workshop manual everything is possible on these beasts. Always fun to learn the insides of the bikes i love
