ABS related suspension question

[BigSwede]

Anything special I need to do when removing the front axle on my ABS equipped SG? I am gonna work on swapping out my lowers and this is one of my first steps.

TIA for the advice

[y2kflhr]

don't break the wires

[y2kflhr]

did you download the manual?

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by y2kflhr

did you download the manual?

That was an electrical manual for the '08s. I have the hardcopy in the garage, just too lazy to go out and get it.....

[y2kflhr]

its there....just lookey.....

[DaSkip]

You'll need to take off both brake calipers to remove the lowers anyway. The speed sensor is on a bracket on the left lower and shares the same attach bolts as the brake caliper. Good luck with the project.

[y2kflhr]

Originally Posted by DaSkip

You'll need to take off both brake calipers to remove the lowers anyway. The speed sensor is on a bracket on the left lower and shares the same attach bolts as the brake caliper. Good luck with the project.

show off....

[BigSwede]

I'm seein the speed sensor down by the wheel bearing on the left hand side of the bike is why I was curious.

[y2kflhr]

you want me to look? I have the pdf on my computer...

[y2kflhr]

Place the motorcycle on a hydraulic center stand with the
front wheel raised off the ground.
2. Inspect wheel bearings. See 2.8 SEALED WHEEL
BEARINGS.
3. If present, carefully cut two cable straps to release front
wheel speed sensor cable and front fender tip lamp wires
from brake hose to left brake caliper.
4. See Figure 2-2. On ABS equipped motorcycles, release
front wheel speed sensor cable from clip as follows:
a. Push on lip at rear of clip to disengage from bracket.
b. Rotate tab (stamped ABS) rearward until clip is perpendicular
to bracket and remove cable.
5. Remove two brake caliper mounting screws (with cable
clip/bracket if ABS equipped). Slide brake caliper straight
down to remove from brake disc. Using thru hole, cable
strap caliper to rail of engine guard, so that it is not suspended
by brake hose.
6. Remove brake caliper on right side of wheel.
NOTE
Do not operate the front brake hand lever with the front wheel
removed or the caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating
pistons requires disassembly of the brake caliper.
7. See Figure 2-3. Insert screwdriver or steel rod through
hole in axle on right side of motorcycle. While holding axle
stationary, remove the axle nut and flat washer on the left
side.
8. Loosen the two axle holder nuts at bottom of right side
fork slider.
1
2
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1. Push lip to disengage
2. Push tab to engage
Figure 2-2. Front Wheel Speed Sensor Cable Clip (ABS
Equipped)
9. Using a soft mallet, gently tap end of axle towards right
side of motorcycle. Catching external spacer(s), pull axle
free of fork sliders, front wheel speed sensor (if ABS
equipped), and wheel hub.
NOTE
If ABS equipped, never pull wheel speed sensor cable taut or
use to retain wheel, axle or other components. Always keep
wheel speed sensor (and ABS encoder bearing) away from
magnetic fields (such as magnetic parts trays, magnetic base
dial indicators, alternator rotors, etc.) or damage will occur.
10. Move wheel to bench area.
NOTE
Do not operate the front brake lever with the front wheel
removed or the caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating
pistons requires disassembly of the caliper.
11. If necessary, remove five screws to release brake discs
from hub.
2008

[Q-Dog]

...you didn't disconnect the battery.....

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by y2kflhr

Place the motorcycle on a hydraulic center stand with the
front wheel raised off the ground.
2. Inspect wheel bearings. See 2.8 SEALED WHEEL
BEARINGS.
3. If present, carefully cut two cable straps to release front
wheel speed sensor cable and front fender tip lamp wires
from brake hose to left brake caliper.
4. See Figure 2-2. On ABS equipped motorcycles, release
front wheel speed sensor cable from clip as follows:
a. Push on lip at rear of clip to disengage from bracket.
b. Rotate tab (stamped ABS) rearward until clip is perpendicular
to bracket and remove cable.
5. Remove two brake caliper mounting screws (with cable
clip/bracket if ABS equipped). Slide brake caliper straight
down to remove from brake disc. Using thru hole, cable
strap caliper to rail of engine guard, so that it is not suspended
by brake hose.
6. Remove brake caliper on right side of wheel.
NOTE
Do not operate the front brake hand lever with the front wheel
removed or the caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating
pistons requires disassembly of the brake caliper.
7. See Figure 2-3. Insert screwdriver or steel rod through
hole in axle on right side of motorcycle. While holding axle
stationary, remove the axle nut and flat washer on the left
side.
8. Loosen the two axle holder nuts at bottom of right side
fork slider.
1
2
sm04204
1. Push lip to disengage
2. Push tab to engage
Figure 2-2. Front Wheel Speed Sensor Cable Clip (ABS
Equipped)
9. Using a soft mallet, gently tap end of axle towards right
side of motorcycle. Catching external spacer(s), pull axle
free of fork sliders, front wheel speed sensor (if ABS
equipped), and wheel hub.
NOTE
If ABS equipped, never pull wheel speed sensor cable taut or
use to retain wheel, axle or other components. Always keep
wheel speed sensor (and ABS encoder bearing) away from
magnetic fields (such as magnetic parts trays, magnetic base
dial indicators, alternator rotors, etc.) or damage will occur.
10. Move wheel to bench area.
NOTE
Do not operate the front brake lever with the front wheel
removed or the caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating
pistons requires disassembly of the caliper.
11. If necessary, remove five screws to release brake discs
from hub.
2008

Cool, nothing real different, just have to be mindful of the speed sensor and cabling....

Thanks!

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by Q-Dog

...you didn't disconnect the battery.....

Does anyone ever do this? I'd have to reprogram the radio....

[y2kflhr]

they have batteries?

[BigSwede]

Is it AA or D? 9 volt?