How important is the ABS / Security option?
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 648
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From: North Virginia
There are several people here saying they don't want or need ABS and it is true that bikes have been around for a hundred years with out them; but to me my safety is first concern. Do a google search for "youtube motorcycle abs" and judge for yourself how important them are. You will find several video showing a compairison between bikes with and without ABS. In each case the bike with ABS stops faster and stays in a straight line. Where the bike without ends up turning sideways.
Last edited by Joker_Hal; Aug 16, 2012 at 02:41 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Montreal, Canada
Gir....It's not a question of knowing better, it's just knowing what we 'old heads' like and are used to. A great analogy here is in woodworking....They've come out with a tablesaw that stops instantly if skin touches the blade. Like Abs, a great thing to have. The thing is that having used a tablesaw, and ridden without ABS, for so many years I like many others am used to doing things a certain way. You're probably right about ABS becoming standard in the future, and maybe it will affect the resell value slightly, but I for one don't buy a Harley looking at the resell value. I buy it looking at enjoying the ride, and I just don't enjoy ABS.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: McVeytown PA
I just got my 08 Heritage last Saturday and it does have a security system but I thought the dealer said it doesn't have ABS is this common or would it have it since I read here it is usually a package deal
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: ENGLAND
if the bike comes with ABS then fine , if it doesnt , its still fine ,
ive had cars and bikes without it and im still here ,
at the end of the day i would rather have dual front disc brakes that work well like my fat bob has , rather than the **** front brake with ABS that they stick on the fat boy ... just my 10 pence worth
ive had cars and bikes without it and im still here ,
at the end of the day i would rather have dual front disc brakes that work well like my fat bob has , rather than the **** front brake with ABS that they stick on the fat boy ... just my 10 pence worth
Last edited by MADDOG187; Aug 16, 2012 at 06:19 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 279
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From: Philly, PA
Im all about having the newest technology on a bike.
My Lo was my first bike with ABS, although i havent had a need to use them yet, im glad i have it as a backup.
To me, its a no brainer. The keyless alarm is an icing on the cake.
Great to not have to worry about keys. Just put the fob in your jeans and you are good to go.
My Lo was my first bike with ABS, although i havent had a need to use them yet, im glad i have it as a backup.
To me, its a no brainer. The keyless alarm is an icing on the cake.
Great to not have to worry about keys. Just put the fob in your jeans and you are good to go.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
The security is nice, but ABS is a must. The only thing that would wever get me to see my Night Train is to get a bike with ABS.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Belgium
Gir....It's not a question of knowing better, it's just knowing what we 'old heads' like and are used to. A great analogy here is in woodworking....They've come out with a tablesaw that stops instantly if skin touches the blade. Like Abs, a great thing to have. The thing is that having used a tablesaw, and ridden without ABS, for so many years I like many others am used to doing things a certain way. You're probably right about ABS becoming standard in the future, and maybe it will affect the resell value slightly, but I for one don't buy a Harley looking at the resell value. I buy it looking at enjoying the ride, and I just don't enjoy ABS.
Don't have ABS on the current bike, but wouldn't mind having it.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 279
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From: Philly, PA
if the bike comes with ABS then fine , if it doesnt , its still fine ,
ive had cars and bikes without it and im still here ,
at the end of the day i would rather have dual front disc brakes that work well like my fat bob has , rather than the **** front brake with ABS that they stick on the fat boy ... just my 10 pence worth
ive had cars and bikes without it and im still here ,
at the end of the day i would rather have dual front disc brakes that work well like my fat bob has , rather than the **** front brake with ABS that they stick on the fat boy ... just my 10 pence worth
I agree with you about the lack of dual disks on a bike of this size.
At least give the buyer an option.