Will I regret not getting ABS?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Boston, MA
Will I regret not getting ABS?
I have been looking for a new bike for a few weeks now. I sold my 06 1200C last week and now money is burning a hole in my pocket! I have narrowed it down to a 2009 Street Glide in pewter denim. the only problem the ones around here don't have the ABS option. I got a price out the door of MSRP with possibility of a $500 gift card. I need to really be 100% on what bike I want before I do my hard negotiations. I never had a bike with ABS so I don't know that I would regret not having it but then again I have never ridden a bike as big as a street glide.
do I buy it or keep searching for one with ABS?
do I buy it or keep searching for one with ABS?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Herculaneum, Mo.
i am glad i don't have it simply because i have never used it, and i feel comfortably with my bike, but many say that's it's the only way to go. i think more than anything it's what you get used to.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Northern California
I opted not to have it. I like the feel of the non-abs system better, plus I never ride in the rain where I think the system best comes into play. I'm not knocking it, safty wise you can't beat it. and also it helps resale value very much. Just my 2 cents, Putt
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Manasquan NJ
Just get it. How can you not ride a touring bike in the rain. It will seem like a lot of extra money until it saves your ***.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Willis, Texas
I hope not. You will only miss it if you need it. Kind of like insurance. I have it on my 08' RG. The other day I hit the brakes on a wet road a little too hard and may have laid it down without them. Never know. T.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 987
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From: Sierra Nevada Mountains of N. Calif
Yes, wish I had them. I dont need them to ride and I know how to brake but I surprised myself one night on the highway when I rounded a corner and saw a deer. I panic braked for a split second and only applied the rear and heard a skid and immediatley took correct control of the brakes but it surprised me that I did that, I grew up riding and racing. Just goes to show you no matter how good you are you can still have a senior moment!!