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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerk
How many people do it? Not proud, but I don't. 7 years 250k. Last one until lines rusted,so maybe 10 years.

Got e thinking I should look. I never suspected loss of brakes. I find this odd.again how much is this bike rode. Though even garage queen surprises me.

Again curious how metric bikes are.
I do. At least I have since cars got ABS.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by strych9
"Junk." "Why I never would buy..." "ABS is ****."



Harleys excuse for ABS is ****.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MidlifeCrisisHD
What doesn't seem right to me is that the fronts and rears are two separate systems, two different reservoirs. Suddenly BOTH are affected by water in the fluid, at the same time? There's more to this than water in the lines.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz
if we didn't get the point that you are tech savage and prefer archaic technology, the double post cemented the notion

yes, yes...technology is scary



Now....you do realize that your aversion to technology is fairly subjective right? There are those who think the zippers on your pants are too high tech.
Bawhahahaha! !! What ever I didn't mean to dbl post,I've owned a "newer"efi bike n sold it. Yall can enjoy taking your bike to HD n get bent the fk over I'll repair mine myself.
I don't want the headaches the new machines bring to the owners who don't understand the BS on their bikes. Weren't you the guy who got hosed fer 500$ on an oil change check up at Moco? Exactly what I meant.
 

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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
If ABS is still only a option on sportsters ,l I wonder why it’s standard and all their other bikes .
Really? Cause XLs are aimed at cheaper market.

Originally Posted by Uncle G.
I do. At least I have since cars got ABS.

God for you. But you are a minority
 

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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rsbenden
Bawhahahaha! !! What ever I didn't mean to dbl post,I've owned a "newer efi bike n sold it. Yall can enjoy taking your bike to HD n get bent the fk over I'll repair mine myself. Read enough here to know I don't want the headaches the new machines bring to the owners who don't understand the BS on their bikes.
What do you use to repair your bike, tools? Own any specialty tools specific to HD? A brake flush utility that activates the ABS HCU is a tool available to the DIY'er for as little as $180.00. It's just another tool in the box for those that refuse to get bent the fk over by the dealer, while keeping up with technology at the same time.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 05:36 PM
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I've got some engine tools. If I was able to figure out easy enough, $180 would be ok. Not saying I'd enjoy it. But I'd pay it before bringing to a dealer
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by barneyboy
What do you use to repair your bike, tools? Own any specialty tools specific to HD? A brake flush utility that activates the ABS HCU is a tool available to the DIY'er for as little as $180.00. It's just another tool in the box for those that refuse to get bent the fk over by the dealer, while keeping up with technology at the same time.
If HD is going to charge me more than the cost of the tools to do it myself Ill buy the specific tool....yes I do own and continue to buy HD specific tools, I flushed my brakes recently w this syringe. Ya can probably do those also,it's not rocket science. This is why I own an Evo,simple,reliable and bulletproof if well maintained.
Just did a cam,lifters n programable ingition last wk.
 

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Originally Posted by Zerk
Again curious how metric bikes are.
i can tell you that indian requires it to be flushed at 2 year intervals as well... other marques? not sure.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
i can tell you that indian requires it to be flushed at 2 year intervals as well... other marques? not sure.
But does it fail if you don't? Like I said, people don't do it with autos. But as was brought up, they have a lot more fluid.
 
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