Is the ABS removal need re-vin the bike

[arpa]

I just wondering if someone removes the ABS from a bike which has been sold new with optional ABS does it have to be re-vinned? I'm talking about the BMW 1150GS. Is there anywhere recorded whether ASB is there or not?

[Jeeper]

What are you planning to do with the ABS light on the dash?

[sidecar bob]

What's so hard about getting a diagnosis & buying the required part off eBay?

[BMWGSER]

No ABS was a optional extra on the 1150 GS , some did not have it. Make sure the light on dash is removed and the removal is done properly. You can get some ABS modules/pumps repaired some times.

[arpa]

Thanks for the comments, apparently the question is theoretical. I finally bought my new bike a 2001 1150 gs. No issue with ABS so far. I have a whole bunch of question but I guess I better to open a new topic.

[sidecar bob]

There may be more talent on ADV rider forum for that kind of bike.

[arpa]

Sure thing.

[dino3310]

My GS has had the abs removed by a PO there's no cert on it, unit was removed, light disconnected and I took the dash off and taped over the abs writing as you could still see it in certain light. I've had no probs with wof.

[Gremlin]

My understanding is that removal of ABS is a significant change to the vehicle, requiring an LVV cert (basically to make sure the brakes are up to performance) and parts have to be from a non ABS variant.

References:
LVVTA site: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/knowledge_base.html#braking
Relevant section in standard: https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Braking_Systems.pdf (page 13, Section 2.2(25)