Reflex brakes?
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From: Michigan
Reflex brakes?
Braking is perhaps the most important aspect of riding. The thought of a computer making braking decisions for me is just stupid. I understand antilock brakes in the rear to prevent highsiding. However to send people out on the road with false confidence is wrong. I believe rider education would be a much better decision. Seems to me that the moco is more interested in sales then rider safety. Leave the futuristic stuff for Victory and Honda. I'll take my motoring traditional.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but haven't brakes that engage both front and rear been around for years on other bikes?
I think HD is behind the times until now. I don't know computer you are talking about. Other than below 20 mph the work indepebent of each other.
I think HD is behind the times until now. I don't know computer you are talking about. Other than below 20 mph the work indepebent of each other.
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Linked brakes have been on other makes for a long time. They only take away the riders ability to brake only with the front or the rear brake separately and with ABS that isn't necessarily needed. The only real down-side I can see is that of the inability to lock the front wheel so you can do a burn-out. 
As with everything Harley does groups will love it and groups will hate it. I haven't ridden one so I have no opinion.
But He!! we have Cro-Mags on here that think Harley died with the Panhead.
As with everything Harley does groups will love it and groups will hate it. I haven't ridden one so I have no opinion.
But He!! we have Cro-Mags on here that think Harley died with the Panhead.
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UKCAT is right Moto Guzzis have had duel braking system for years. I like the ABS systems this technology is proven and works. Besides, if it stops working youre still left with a standard braking system to stop the bike. No problems either way it a matter of personal choice whether you have ABS or not. .
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Wow! Education, education, education.
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Linked brakes have been on other makes for a long time. They only take away the riders ability to brake only with the front or the rear brake separately and with ABS that isn't necessarily needed. The only real down-side I can see is that of the inability to lock the front wheel so you can do a burn-out.
As with everything Harley does groups will love it and groups will hate it. I haven't ridden one so I have no opinion.
But He!! we have Cro-Mags on here that think Harley died with the Panhead.
As with everything Harley does groups will love it and groups will hate it. I haven't ridden one so I have no opinion.
But He!! we have Cro-Mags on here that think Harley died with the Panhead.
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The "education" mantra has been around as long as I can remember...if it's not "mandatory" than people won't do it...unfortunately, then it fall's on the manufacturers to make their stuff as safe as can be for the masses. Even with out litigation for stupidity, it doesn't look good if people are going down on a basic stop because of a little gravel etc...and also very little experience. The "easier" they make this stuff to operate, the more they can sell..
