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Jul 31, 2008 | 08:40 PM

#11

bdp

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RE: I dont get it

Try it, you'll probably change your mind.

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:50 PM

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Suede Blue Man

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RE: I dont get it

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ORIGINAL: peapodcv

I guess Ive never ridden a bike the propper way

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Actually, you probably do. But what makes you ask the question? ABS is for safety, nothing more. It doesn't make you go faster, it doesn't make you look cooler. But in an emergency or immediately preceeding an emergency it very well could save the lives of you and your passenger. So, what's your reasoning for asking the question?

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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peapodcv

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RE: I dont get it

Curiosity about replies

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:53 PM

#14

peapodcv

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RE: I dont get it

Honestly cant comment on it have never ridden with it.

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:55 PM

#15

peapodcv

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RE: I dont get it

Can say I dont much care for it in any of the trucks ive owned
but if it saves my *** some&nbsp\\;day then...

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:57 PM

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brunswickoh

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RE: I dont get it

I'd take it if it was on a bike I wanted but it wouldn't be a deciding factor for me and I wouldn't spend an extra $750 to buy it.&nbsp\\;
Jim

Jul 31, 2008 | 08:59 PM

#17

SouthernAlberta

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RE: I dont get it

why - safety
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try locking your front brake and what happens.&nbsp\\; different story with abs

Jul 31, 2008 | 09:00 PM

#18

JacktheBagger

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RE: I dont get it

ABS you stop in a much shorter distance the first time , which in an emergency is the only time&nbsp\\;..and they dont lock up causing you to skid and therefore loose traction&nbsp\\;on the pavement
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With regular brakes it will take&nbsp\\;a couple panic stops before they give you a shorter braking distance , the first braking isnt the shortest distance .. And they WILL lock up , ask me how I know this ..

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Jul 31, 2008 | 09:05 PM

#19

will2002

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RE: I dont get it

I wouldn`t buy a new Harley without it.&nbsp\\; If only too have something to bitch about!

Jul 31, 2008 | 09:06 PM

#20

jcbpa

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RE: I dont get it

Took the ARC without ABS and watched the guys with ABS make safer emergency stops. When bought my 08 there was no question in my mind. I think it wise to increase the odds that I will stop in time.

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