ABS are we getting stupier?
#111
02-10-2016, 04:16 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Hate to say it but FAR too many people who operate motorcycles never learned how to properly and aggressively use the front brake. I recommend to anybody who will listen to learn on the dirt trying to go fast. I learned it racing MX at a competitive level and on my Harley today I still apply those lessons. TBH on the street on my big heavy Breakout I pretty much just use the front brake all the time, since its so heavy from what I'm used to I also use the rear just to prevent premature wear on the front pads LOL.
Yeah my bike has ABS also which is fine by me, in a panic stop it will come in handy, really don't see a down side to it. More than anything the ABS helps you to be able to continue to steer in a panic stop....locked up wheels don't steer.
Yeah my bike has ABS also which is fine by me, in a panic stop it will come in handy, really don't see a down side to it. More than anything the ABS helps you to be able to continue to steer in a panic stop....locked up wheels don't steer.
Yeah, but with ABS a rookie doesn't need to know that anymore. He can wear out his back brake pads and the rear will never lock up. Only in a panic stop when he grabs a handful will he use the front brake fully.
(Which is fine I guess until he takes his buddy's non-ABS bike out for a spin.)
#114
02-10-2016, 11:29 AM
I use the front brake about 90% of the time. I have never "jammed on" the front only. I did jam both brakes a couple times in the past. I try to ride so I don't have to jam on either brake, but $hit happens once in a while.
I do not like or want ABS or any other safety feature. I want to actually drive my car/bike myself and rely on my skills and not some machine.
I guess all the morons that talk/text LOVE all those features.
I do not like or want ABS or any other safety feature. I want to actually drive my car/bike myself and rely on my skills and not some machine.
I guess all the morons that talk/text LOVE all those features.
#115
02-10-2016, 11:40 AM
my body just when down, he`s ok but was riding his other bike w/o ABS and he was so used to ABS that he hit his front brake hard and wheel went under,dumped him, he said my other bike has ABS and when he hit front brake hard , didn't happen...I said "DUH" but I still understood him, do we now TRUST that when we ride, we gotta realize what we`re riding or just go old school, and master our machines???????????? hope that makes sense.........
#117
02-10-2016, 02:08 PM
How have you "already messed up" by using your bike's ABS? It's just a tool that lets a rider brake hard on wet roads without locking the wheels with the brakes.
Last edited by RK4ME; 02-10-2016 at 02:12 PM.
#118
02-10-2016, 03:11 PM
#119
02-10-2016, 06:15 PM
I've been riding since the sixties and I've "lost the front end" before, so I know what it feels like.
#120
02-11-2016, 10:35 AM
Seasoned HDF Member