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Old 05-19-2014, 09:52 AM
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Does anybody know how you can tell if a bike has ABS by looking at it? What exactly do you look for? Ryan
 
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Ive got a blinking light on my gauge lol... Plus there is an box somewhere up under the seat..
 
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Originally Posted by ryan9977
Does anybody know how you can tell if a bike has ABS by looking at it? What exactly do you look for? Ryan
There is a black spacer with a wire running from it on the axel, see pic in this thread. Also, see pics on google images.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-with-abs.html
 

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look for a second smaller cable on the left side to your front brake.
 
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One of the front wheel spacers will be the black ABS sensor with a cable attached to it.
 
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Yes. I can tell by the spacer on the front brake and on softails there's a ABS cylinder mounted between the front bars of the frame.
 
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Thanks a lot I just get tired of asking people if they have it on their bike. I knew you could tell from pictures but wasn't sure what to look for. This helps a lot so I don't have to keep emailing people if they have it or not
 
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Originally Posted by ryan9977
Does anybody know how you can tell if a bike has ABS by looking at it? What exactly do you look for? Ryan
Notice the two cables going to the left front caliber.



And a close up showing the "ABS" listed on the bracket
 
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Notice the two cables going to the left front caliber.



And a close up showing the "ABS" listed on the bracket
Now that is one CLEAN bike!
 
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I read that the gauge icon would light up if you have it. That should tell you. I know I don't and wish I did.
 


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