I rode 3 years without ABS, and just got my first ABS-equipped bike last week. I can brake pretty aggressively without locking up & engaging the ABS, so there's no issue there. If I need to brake so hard that they wheels are going to lock up, I'm happy to have ABS helping out.

One thing to be aware of is service-related: the break fluid flush/bleed process with ABS is not the same as non-ABS. From what I've read, the ABS system needs to be engaged so the fluid in the valves is released. Shops have a tool for this. DIY'ers have to do a fluid change, then ride the bike & engage ABS, then do another bleed.

 

Regret having it.

Start at post #10

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...at-dealer.html

 

I read your thread...that's insane man. Is it the 2011 RK that has the issue?

 

Yes. The Super Glide is non ABS and carbed

 

I ever acquire a scoot w/ ABS - it'll be the very first thing I remove

Ghost

 

Well, its better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it....

 

I am so use to motocross and my track bike, even supermoto, I cannot stand ABS, I feel I do not have as much control as without

 

When I was bike shopping recently, ABS was on my list of absolute must haves.
This because I am bit a slow with the right foot on the brake these days after a bad accident several years ago - I reckon I can use all the help I can get.

That said ,if a bike I really , really wanted did not have ABS - it wouldn't stop me from buying it.

 

2014 Street Bob. Absolutely no regrets for not having abs. Of course if I ever end up locking the front wheel and crashing and I'll be back on here telling you how I do regret it. When I was younger and First Learning To Ride I locked up the front wheel and crashed my 125 dirt bike. Lesson learned I've never locked up the front wheel again.