ABS Pump Failure

[Nomore76]

Why does this stuff never happen when I'm just around the corner from home?

Last June, while half way through a four day ride and 500 miles from home, my ABS light came on. I stopped, turned the bike off/on, and the problem went away. Problem solved, or so I thought.

Three months later, this time only 300 miles from home, the light started acting up again. Only this time it wouldn't ever go out. Plus, I had a noise that sounded like gravel in a coffee can coming from somewhere inside the fairing. However, the brakes seemed to work fine and I was able to maker it home.

Finally got the bike into the shop (Wilson's in Fresno) and it turns out I have a failed ABS pump. Although the replacement part is around $1700 plus several hours lagor to install and bleed, my Ducati Ever Red extended warranty is going to cover everything (minus a $50 deductible).

Although I didn't like paying for the warranty when I bought it, I am sure glad I did.

[Spensersdad]

Originally Posted by Nomore76

Although I didn't like paying for the warranty when I bought it, I am sure glad I did.

No doubt!

I purchased an extended warranty from Honda when I bought my VFR. It was my first fuel injected motorcycle and I was nervous about the expensive replacement cost of the electronic sensors and such. The five year coverage ran out years ago without me using it even once.

It's always a roll of the dice with those things, though. It can pay for itself with one repair, as in the case with your ABS, or you end up never needing it.

[StuST3]

I have to ask was there anything that could have avoided the failure? Did the dealer mention anything to you? I have to admit this is the first I've read about this failure. The only thing I have done was to change the pads, brake fluid and add speed bleeders about a year ago.