Reflex Defensive Rider Systems
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You couldn't retrofit the original ABS to a bike that came without it. I'm speculating that you cannot retrofit this traction control system to earlier models with standard linked ABS.
When Harley offers this plus a reverse gear it will be time for me to consider upgrading. Until then, not.
When Harley offers this plus a reverse gear it will be time for me to consider upgrading. Until then, not.
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From: Mississippi
I love to ride the twisty country roads here in Tennessee. Its beautiful, especially in summer. What's not so great is that all of these rural homes have gravel driveways. Coming through a blind corner to find the end of somebody's gravel driveway, a mailbox, and some gravel in the road is pretty common.
Traction control sounds like a great idea to me.
I was thinking about going with a BMW for my next bike. But, the addition of the RDRS has actually convinced me to come back to HD.
Traction control sounds like a great idea to me.
I was thinking about going with a BMW for my next bike. But, the addition of the RDRS has actually convinced me to come back to HD.
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This is the only thing that catches my eye.
Would make it allot easier when in traffic on a steep hill with some cager on your tail.
VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC)
Would make it allot easier when in traffic on a steep hill with some cager on your tail.
VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC)
- The primary function of VHC is to use brake pressure to keep the motorcycle from rolling, making it easier to ride away when starting on a hill, a bridge or a parking ramp.
- VHC is not intended as a substitute for a parking brake in any situation.
- This feature is standard on MY20 CVO and Police models and optional on all MY20 Touring models in the U.S. (except FLHT).
That's the one feature of the new RDRS I don't see any reason for. I stop on a hill my left foot steadies the bike and my right foot is on the rear brake. Bike doesn't roll anywhere. When it's time to go I ease off the clutch as I give the bike some gas and when I hit the friction zone I let off the rear brake.
The rest of the features I see a value in having them.
The rest of the features I see a value in having them.
And while I still don't think I need the hill keeping assist, Harley's implementation of it looks so easy, just come to a stop and give a harder squeeze on the front brake lever or a firm push on the rear brake lever and the HKA comes on with a little indicator lamp to let you know it is working.
I think the HKA comes in that category of "I don't think I need it, but if I got a bike with it I would find myself using it quite often"
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That's the one feature of the new RDRS I don't see any reason for. I stop on a hill my left foot steadies the bike and my right foot is on the rear brake. Bike doesn't roll anywhere. When it's time to go I ease off the clutch as I give the bike some gas and when I hit the friction zone I let off the rear brake.
The rest of the features I see a value in having them.
The rest of the features I see a value in having them.
Last edited by Keithhu; Jan 25, 2020 at 03:04 PM.
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I said after watching the video it looks very easy to use, I'm changing my mind, and that I probably would use it. The video they also say it is very nice when you have a passenger on the bike.
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By chance do you know if RDRS system be added to 2014 Flstc with abs?
I would have called my local dealer but its Monday.
Thanks for your time.
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I would have called my local dealer but its Monday.
Thanks for your time.
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It cannot. After this post I'm guessing a lot of people will chime in about "anything can be done with money", but even if so (and I doubt it), you will find its not a productive endeavor.
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