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Old 08-10-2018, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
I thought I did

Simple..."Linked Brakes", While Above 20-25 MPH, apply Rear Brake Only and the Left Front is also applied ... Apply the Front Only and the Rear is also applied (at some reduced level)

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This, right here. I have personally confirmed it two different times.
 
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Old 08-10-2018, 08:41 PM
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I had the wife on the back of my 2018 Ultra limited running about 40 in a 55 zone. Two cars in front of me and gave the second car multiple times to pass. Finally decided this punk *** kid wasn't going to pass. I flashed my high beam, hit turn signal and launched it. Luckily I moved over to the left side of the lane as I started around. Right about the time I get beside the **** head, he decides to start coming over to pass fast. Without even thinking I dropped my foot on the rear brake. My rear wheel slid for about a half second then ABS and the flex braking took over. That bike stopped so hard that my wife was all over my back! It was actually very controlled, smooth, and saved our butts. My wife was even impressed, she thought it was my riding skill...LOL! Unfortunately, I felt really bad for not using patience and learned a valuable lesson. One more reason I love this bike, first Harley ever owned and still impressive.
 
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Old 08-11-2018, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe from So Cal


Sorry, but you’re mistaken. Under normal riding conditions, if the rear brake only is applied, the Left front brake caliper is also applied. No locking up, no ABS activation.
OK, thanks for the info. Reason I'm on this forum is to learn things like this. Pretty cool; did not know that.
 
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