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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Just thinkin........... The only thing that might make me consider trading my '07 Heritage would be ABS. Anybody have an opinion regarding the possibility of retro-fitting ABS?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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No one offers ABS retrofit kits for any bike as far as I know, and would probably cost a small fortune to fit if one did exist. I'm hoping H-D makes ABS an option for more bikes next year.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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The only thing I have seen are those pressure reliefs which keep you from locking up the rear in a panic stop.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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The only thing I have seen are those pressure reliefs which keep you from locking up the rear in a panic stop.
That's a new one on me, where have you seen them?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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The only thing I have seen are those pressure reliefs which keep you from locking up the rear in a panic stop.
That's a new one on me, where have you seen them?
they were on this forum last week i think
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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I hear ya. After owning an ABS equipped BMW, I know it works. It may take a few more years, but ABS will probably make its way to the Softails. Its a great option for big, heavy bikes. I think some insurance companies give discounts for ABS equipped bikes?

Unless you are a racer or off-road rider there is no drawback to ABS except that it makes you feel a little too confident in wet or icy conditions and you ride faster than you should.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Here is the Thread on the Break Pressure controler : https://www.hdforums.com/m_2441559/tm.htm

The owner of the company joined the forum to answer questions.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Thanks wallyn, I'm going to have to do a bit of research on this one.
 
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