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I had this problem earlier this year. There was air in the line to the ABS pump that manual bleeding doesn't remove, it must be pressure bled to purge the ABS line.
@mwmosser, Pretty sure the recall extends beyond warranty (forever).
I think that whatever attendant hassle is attached to getting it to a dealer, etc will be worth it.
Not only will your brake work but more importantly the complications of selling the bike in the future (even by your estate) will be removed.
Plus, I don't think a company goes through the effort of a recall as a recreational activity.
I would never suggest that you just ride it to the dealer with only the front brake ...
mwmosser,
I seem to remember reading that some while ago, there was an official Royal Enfield recall, to rectify possiby corroded and likely-to-jam brake calipers.
This makes me guess that if, for whatever reason, your rear brake caliper is sticking, then maybe the pedal no longer moves enough to trigger the light either?
Good Luck!
I think that was for Himalayans
I noticed my rear brake was a little squishy but really didn't think much about it.
Well it got worse to the point I had to press it all the way down to get any stopping power.
Now, I have no stopping power with it, and it doesn't light the rear brake light either.
Yesterday I bled the rear brake a pretty decent bit. To me, it felt like it wanted to work, the lamp would light maybe every other press with what felt like a little pressure built up, but still very little to almost no stopping power. I haven't found any leaks either.
I'm going to attempt to fiddle with the caliper and pads today, but I figured I'd post about the issue to see if anyone else has had the same issue or has any advice on fixing it..?
Interested in hearing from the folks who have done the belt conversion. Wondering if the bike seems smoother? Quieter? Better gas mileage?
I posted pics of a belt conversion I’m doing on the Thruxton R list, and the pinheads lost their minds. Couldn’t understand why I’d do it. refused to believe the bike was better, belted.
The brake light does not go through a relay. Power goes first to the ABS module then switch then bulb.
Not sure if it’s going to happen but it sure looks good.
Hey all…
It’s my 3rd season with my Interceptor and I only have just over 3000km on my bike.
I’ve noticed myself losing confidence in the stock tires and can’t wrap my head around what might have changed.
Imperfections in the road, especially ones that are parallel to the line of travel have always caused my bike to move laterally beneath me in ways that feel similar to turning with tar snakes on the road. That doesn’t bother me much though.
What has me weirded out is my back tire sometimes feels like it’s sliding out slightly when I accelerate out of a turn.
Perhaps it’s because there might still be debris on my local roads that hasn’t been swept up by street sweepers yet as it’s still early in the riding season in my area.
I checked my tire pressure recently and adjusted to 32PSI in the front and 36PSI in the rear to remove that from the equation.
Anything else that could be causing this somewhat new lack of confidence in my stock tires? Just wondering if swapping the tires is the best strategy or if there might be something else at play here as I don’t really ride that hard so would be a shame to have to replace stock tires before they wear enough to warrant the upgrade.
Thoughts?
Anyway this among other factors will definitely 'feel' different and little loose if accelerating early out of the corner. I also notice a difference when diving into a corner when the rear has lost it's profile. Different wears on front and rear will tend to make the bike 'twitch' if you hit a bump, even when riding in a straight line. All of this no big deal but can be a bit disconcerting. Riding track days is a great way to gain experience of how the bike feels in different situations.