I had new tyres front and back fitted by my dealer on Friday, along with my heated grips which I’d been waiting a year for. Took the bike out today and got a red warning ABS light on the dash. Even limp mode for a second. I’ve tried re calibrating the tyre setting. But it keeps failing. My question is. Does your dealer after fitting new tyre. Re calibrate it for you. Forgot to mention they also chipped the rear rim in two places.
Problem solved. Dealer fitted the front wheel the wrong way round. Internal sensor should be the same side as the pick up abs sensor.
Just read this and the solution was my first thought. Mistakes like this don’t come any more basic and is appalling for a Dealer’s workshop. I certainly wouldn’t be considering returning for any work whatsoever. Andy
That's a diabolical, fundamental fail from the dealer. I'd never return frankly. Check things like torque of both axle and brake calipers as well as the bolt securing the sensor, the 4 axle clamp bolts and the mudguard bolts are done up. On reassembly they need to tighten the spindle to torque and then bounce the suspension before tightening the axle clamps. That's a good point. Means you may have to go back... Good luck with that if you do, I'd stand next to the so called mechanic and make sure everything is done by the book.
Basic mistakes like that is the reason I do everything myself, I even check and redo jobs when a bike has been in for recall work.
I agree, serviced my eccentric hub and changed tyres, all DIY, at the tail end of last week. Took a while being meticulous but everytime I do this sort of thing I get to know my bike better. The investment in kit such as tyre changer and balancer, diagnostics tablet and other assorted expensive tools does add up. Things like the tyre changing kit will take ages to recoup the cost of but it's not just about that. In fact if just considering the financial aspect the time and struggle fitting sport touring tyres to rims sometimes makes me regret taking this route for the saving of around £15 - £20 per tyre. The independence is an advantage though but I've never gotten around swapping back to the part worn tyres, with maybe a thousand miles remaining, stacking up in my garage.
To be honest it’s been an absolute nightmare from buying my v2 fighter and my wife’s monster from the beginning. I’ve had to contact Ducati uk numerous times to get things sorted out. I’ve been offered free servicing for both bikes but as members say. No way do I ever want anything to do with them again. They even had to replace my rear wheel because of damage. I’m just glad to get out of there.
