Thoughts on ABS
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: North Texas
Well worth its added cost, has helped me in wet and dry conditions..
It really does work........
I know, I remember laughing about it when it first came out but once I had a bike with it and it did what its designed to do it made me a firm believer..
That's my take on it..
Good luck in your decision and Ride On and Ride Safe.......
It really does work........
I know, I remember laughing about it when it first came out but once I had a bike with it and it did what its designed to do it made me a firm believer..
That's my take on it..
Good luck in your decision and Ride On and Ride Safe.......
Road Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Mass.
I don't like it, if it had a switch maybe. Mine kicks in on dry pavement if the wheel hits a bump. When that happens my braking distance gets longer.
I can see an advantage for a casual rider that doesn't constantly practice but that ain't me.
I can see an advantage for a casual rider that doesn't constantly practice but that ain't me.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
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It's worthless until you need it. Then you'll be very happy you have it!
Still, it's no replacement for good braking practices and knowing your bike in all conditions so you can at least anticipate the timing of the lockup. However, ask someone who has gone down when their front locked up and skidded out, I bet they wish they had abs.
Still, it's no replacement for good braking practices and knowing your bike in all conditions so you can at least anticipate the timing of the lockup. However, ask someone who has gone down when their front locked up and skidded out, I bet they wish they had abs.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 570
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From: Central IL
I have a 2009 FXDC, it does not have ABS. But, brakes are suppose to hook up and work together when applied. I've found that no matter what I do, even when trying, I can not lock up the rear brake. This is a good thing..... a very good thing I think.
Bones
Bones
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 168
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From: PA
I would go for it. Unless you're SUPER in tune with your vehicle you never know when it may help you. Like today, I had a box truck swerve hard in to my lane while about to go through the toll booth for the turn pike. I guess he decided he didn't want to go through the north bound side EZpass lane and instead through the south bound cash lane. It's just better to have something like that than not.
Oh, and I guarantee there will be a few people who post something like "IM SO GREAT, I DONT NEED ABS BECAUSE I TOOK PROFESSIONAL RIDING COURSES AND I RACED SELEMANS25HOURENDUROSUPERLONG SO YOU ALL SUCK AT RIDING" but they're just trolls and/or attention ******. inb4shitstorm
Oh, and I guarantee there will be a few people who post something like "IM SO GREAT, I DONT NEED ABS BECAUSE I TOOK PROFESSIONAL RIDING COURSES AND I RACED SELEMANS25HOURENDUROSUPERLONG SO YOU ALL SUCK AT RIDING" but they're just trolls and/or attention ******. inb4shitstorm
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Calgary eh
Mine sometimes kicks in when I don't want it too. For example crossing a train track or even on bumpy roads, hit the brake if it detects a lock up for even 1 millisecond, which is like one stone rolling under your tire, it lifts the brake pedal off competely disengaging the brake. But, that's sort of my fault and I think is a small price to pay for the safety of it. If you were banking around a corner on the highway and suddenly had to make an emergency stop, it's nice to know you're not going to lock up and slide out. I'm in the ABS camp. Do it.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 441
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From: Da Bronx
I cant believe Harley waited so long... I can tell you it works when you really need it. One thing to remember is that it will not keep you from dumping the bike if the wheel is turned. You still need to straighten the wheel before you apply heavy braking, and continue full braking to a complete stop.
