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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by shootdr
I also ride in Central & South Fla and agree w/roxnatwist. Nothing is going to make up for lack of skills, that being said even seasoned riders will lock up the brakes in a panic stop. The rear brake if you lock it up and then let off you are going to high side, front brake you lock it up, you are going down. ABS will allow you some control over your motor during these conditions. I been riding for 35 years. I rode as a Motor Officer. I would never again own a bike without ABS (owned 5 HDs). It is well worth $800. I wish we had it in the old days.
+1 for avoiding a high side crash: lock the rear tire, rear swings, rear brake released and the bike has a good chance to high side ejecting the rider. Not a substitute for rider skill, but an added margin of safety.

If I was buying a new bike, I'd for sure have ABS.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Great thing to have. IN fact i seeked it out on my 08. Worth every penny IMO
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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I have it on my 08. Have only used it once in 15,000 miles but it was worth the 800.00 that one time. Get it, you won't be sorry even if you never need it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Men, I agree 100%....ABS it will be....Thanks again
Ride Safe, so you will never need them. But, just in case you do, you got it.

There is one thing I don't like too see, a fellow biker on the ground. BE CAREFULL
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Just a bad taste in my mouth!!!
 
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