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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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OK, thanks for all of the input on the thread about this. Seems like a contentious issue.

I have decided to definitely go with the ABS on my new SG, but am curious to see what others feel about them.

Would you get the ABS option on your new 08?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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I could have got it on my new SG but decided against it. I will wait a few years until all the bugs are worked out (if there are any).
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I could have got it on my new SG but decided against it. I will wait a few years until all the bugs are worked out (if there are any).
Agree, 100%
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I plan to get an 08 Ultra some time next year and it will have ABS.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I'm not a big fan of ABS brakes on cars yet but you have no choice on them.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I could have got it on my new SG but decided against it.
i said no also
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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One of the biggest reasons to upgrade to an 08 touring bike IMHO. Would you buy a car without ABS?
Definitely yes.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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ABS wasn't available when I bought my '05. If it had been I would have gotten it. I've had a few panic stops and slid the rear tire, which was a bit scary.

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Do enough crunches and watch what you eat and you can have rock hard ABS.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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I have ABS on my SG and love it. Saved my bacon last week in a quick stop at a light in the rain. I will say that it is a bit freaky when the ABS activates during a stop - it feels like the brakes are letting loose rather than gripping the rotor. you get used to it. One thing you will not like - the Brembo brakes squeak.
 
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