ABS are we getting stupier?
#61
02-05-2016, 08:39 AM
Braking technique is primarily about not locking up one or both wheels, and no level of skill is going to match an ABS for that.
#62
02-05-2016, 11:41 AM
BMW had the "ABS for bikes?" question figured out over thirty years ago, and offered it as an option on their first K bikes in 1984. They even brought ABS Demo teams to the BMW rallies to show how well it works. I don't think that the value of ABS on bikes is debatable any more, especially for those who ride in the rain.
Last edited by RK4ME; 02-05-2016 at 12:01 PM.
#64
02-05-2016, 12:14 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
The improvement you'll experience going to something more recent is mostly do to better inherent braking capability...which is way more important than ABS anyway.
#65
02-05-2016, 01:12 PM
Road Warrior
All jokes&the guy don't know how to ride and spellin hoopla aside,
This thread gives me food for thought,
Myself&the Wife are seriously considering getting a new bike this spring that has the ABS and or option
Heritage Classic/Street Glide/Roadking--Ain't decided yet
As Im use to the Shovel and it's braking/handling quirks and can anticipate how she's going to react,
Can't help but have in the back of my head how different the 1 we choose is going to handle as far as cornering/banking/lean&braking in those situations,
I read some of these threads that say Rent it for a day or so to see how its gonna fly,
Good advise& I'll be takin it
This thread gives me food for thought,
Myself&the Wife are seriously considering getting a new bike this spring that has the ABS and or option
Heritage Classic/Street Glide/Roadking--Ain't decided yet
As Im use to the Shovel and it's braking/handling quirks and can anticipate how she's going to react,
Can't help but have in the back of my head how different the 1 we choose is going to handle as far as cornering/banking/lean&braking in those situations,
I read some of these threads that say Rent it for a day or so to see how its gonna fly,
Good advise& I'll be takin it
I don't have a problem with ABS, just makes it more difficult for those who work on their own bikes.The same opinion I have on fuel injection.
My shovel has fancy anti-lock brakes that automatically sense when the road is wet. I can panic stop in a straight line until point of impact.
Last edited by popawcritter; 02-05-2016 at 01:34 PM.
#66
02-05-2016, 01:33 PM
I like to think I know/learn how to properly operate whatever vehicle I am operating at the time, and not rely on the "safety" (sometimes laughably referred to as "convenience" features) available on some vehicles. No-one should rely on lane departure, anti-lock, anti-wheelie, traction control, etc., for normal operation of their vehicle. I don't even use cruise control on long trips - I hate anything that takes control away from me.
#67
02-05-2016, 02:21 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I like to think I know/learn how to properly operate whatever vehicle I am operating at the time, and not rely on the "safety" (sometimes laughably referred to as "convenience" features) available on some vehicles. No-one should rely on lane departure, anti-lock, anti-wheelie, traction control, etc., for normal operation of their vehicle. I don't even use cruise control on long trips - I hate anything that takes control away from me.
What a world.
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02-05-2016, 02:37 PM
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#70
02-05-2016, 06:16 PM
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BTW, I don't care about anyone's grammar or sentence structure. Just find humor in the spelling police crew.
Last edited by popawcritter; 02-05-2016 at 06:19 PM.