Servectomy - Whizzy brakes removal

[David.]

A rather lengthy 1 hour video of how to remove the servo brakes on a Hexhead R1200RT.

Haven't seen it being done before, thought it might be useful to post here for future reference.

BMW R1200RT IABS3 Servectomy - Whizzy brakes removal - Bing video

This looks like where you get the Motorworks parts, Motorworks BMW Motorcycle Specialists - Shop - Spares and Accessories

[Our Gee]

It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has carried out this "Modification" and if so did they inform their Insurance Company and if so, what was the Insurers reaction ?.

[David.]

Although milleplod didn't actually carry out this modification, when he asked his insurers, they weren't bothered.

My '06 RT had a new modulator fitted, if it fails again, I'd remove it. I've already asked my insurer for their angle on it, they don't care either.

Is anyone a subscriber to Martin Shepherd's YouTube channel, could always leave a comment and ask what he did with his insurer.

[Oldgoat]

I contacted my insurer beforehand - they were not interested and it it made no difference to the premium. I had the work done by James Sherlock 4½ years ago. The brakes are much more progressive now, I always thought them snatchy at low speed. You have to remember that there is no more ABS to help you of course, but other bikes of mine never had it so this never worried me.

[Our Gee]

I contacted my insurer beforehand - they were not interested and it it made no difference to the premium. I had the work done by James Sherlock 4½ years ago. The brakes are much more progressive now, I always thought them snatchy at low speed. You have to remember that there is no more ABS to help you of course, but other bikes of mine never had it so this never worried me.

As Insurance Companies are generally known for looking for reasons to avoid a Claim Payout I do find it strange that they "where not interested" when a policy holder declares a modification which could be a factor in braking performance. Oldgoat does mention that this modification also removes the ABS function which as I see it could have a greater effect on braking performance than simply removing the "Power Brake" function. ABS brakes are fitted as a "safety" function which could, if removed, mean the difference between a controlled emergency stop and a collision. It would be nice to hear from anyone in the Insurance Underwriter business who can offer further insight.