Anyone have this problem
The battery voltage is OK
Wing3393
ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
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Re: ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
Welcome. Any front end work, The sensor could be out of alignment or dirty. Count the long and short pulses of the light to identify a code. I am by no means an authority on this but it is some where to start
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Re: ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
Is this not part of the self test when you first power on the bike? Does the flashing stop after a few seconds? 

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Re: ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
I know my ABS light comes on at start up and stays on until about 6mph, I can't recall if it flashes or not. I fit wasn't so dam cold I would go out and turn the key to check.
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Re: ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
When the ABS control unit detects a problem, it stops the ABS function and switches back to the conventional brake operation, and the ABS indicator blinks or it stays on.
You will have to get a service manual and check section 16 for the diagnosis process for the ABS brake system.
You will have to get a service manual and check section 16 for the diagnosis process for the ABS brake system.
MikeB
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1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA
Re: ABS light is flashing when ign is turned on
I ride VFR 1200 with ABS, had the same problem as you. The ABS lights would turn off after 5 MPH. I went out last week and my battery was completely dead, although the battery read 12.6 volts and bright headlight, when I hit the starter button all heard is the starter motor. Load tested the battery and was only putting out 110 CCA, replaced the 6 year old battery and everything back to normal. My ABS lights no longer flashes after replacing it with the same Yuasa battery.
I would suggest load testing the battery.
I would suggest load testing the battery.