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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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Default ABS Not an option on 2012 softails?

My 2011 Rocker C came with ABS, when I was looking at the Harley Davidson site, it looks like the new Softail Slim or any 2012 Softail has ABS even as an option, am I reading this correctly?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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I believe ABS is standard now...for the LO anyways.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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ABS on the '12 softails is part of the security package only, another way for the company to get another $1200 from the customer.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Is there anyway of adding ABS to a bike?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Josewales
I believe ABS is standard now...for the LO anyways.
When I bought my 2012 Lo this July they had both standard and with the ABS & Security option.
I don't know if they changed that recently but I was just in the dealers two weeks ago and they had 3 2012 Lo's on the floor with standard brakes and one with ABS.

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Is there anyway of adding ABS to a bike?
When I had my 2010 Lo I asked the dealer the same question and he told me that they will not retrofit one to my bike. It has to come installed from the factory.
So when the 2012's came out I traded in the 2010 bought a 2012 with ABS and the 103 motor.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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My slim doesn't have ABS or security
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Seems like the MOCO is taking cues from the auto industry. You know, if you want the towing package you also have to pay for a moonroof, leather seats, upgraded stereo, blah blah blah....Just another way to increase the bottom line. Wonder how long before the MOCO is asking for a taxpayer funded bailout....
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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I couldve had abs on my 2012 Lo i just didnt want it.
 
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I couldve had abs on my 2012 Lo i just didnt want it.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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I just bought a 2012 Fatboy Lo. No abs on mine. Only comes with the security package.
 
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