adding ABS to a RG
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something to "think about"...I just happen to have everything I need at the moment...will never be a better opportunity to pull this off...
assuming the main ECU/ECM does not need programing or something like that to operate the ABS and the separate ABS ECU module works independently.
assuming the main ECU/ECM does not need programing or something like that to operate the ABS and the separate ABS ECU module works independently.
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Can't you just swap wheels over? AFAIK they are the same sizes, although they may be different styles. You don't have to have two lifts, just do one wheel on each bike at a time, jack up one bike then prop up on a suitable pile of lumber, swap jack to second bike and swap say front wheels, etc. Simples!
I wish I had enough garage space to dismantle two bikes at the same time....
I wish I had enough garage space to dismantle two bikes at the same time....
well I like the 2010 wheels. I don't like the 2009 wheels...
And the 2010 is a pretty red color and half the miles
I guess I could swap all the bodywork instead of the ABS??? but then still gotta swap bearings cause I like the newer wheels...
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If you plan to sell the bike that currently has ABS, but remove the ABS, you will kill the resale IMHO. If I went to look at a bike, and the vin number states it has ABS but the bike doesn't, I'm going to walk. I would assume something is very fishy. I might jump to the conclusion the bikes a wrecked recovery, or that the bike was stolen. I may even conclude that it's a total hack job. I've only bought stock touring bikes with no more than a stage 1. I personally an very Leary of any vehicle that has significant modification. That's just me. Others may say differently.
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I think your spot on there...any gain on the new bike is gonna get eaten by the loss of value on the old one. On an almost 10 yr old bike the ABS value is minimal, but it is still there. And I still don't know if the main ECM will accept the ABS where one was not before. When I got the 2009 I didn't even know it had ABS, it was after I got it that I realized it had it. Was never a consideration...just a "bonus"
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I would be in agreement with Mr. Brown if for no other reason that the donor bike might become totally unsellable
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