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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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don't know if I have abs brakes or not! Someone asked me the other day and I couldn't give them an answer. THe bike is an 08 flhx.
Is there a way to tell? VIN? pls help the stupid blonde guy in mass.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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hell take it out on a snowy road and hammer the brakes then get back with us.... let us know
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Is there a wire coming from the front brake caliper and following the hose?
If not, then No you don't have ABS.

Also when you turn the ingnition on if you have ABS the ABS light will come on for self test then go out. If it never comes on during startup then you don't have ABS.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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This video might help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ6R8vNm7_M
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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On the left side of the front axle next to the wheel is a thick black ring, that is the pickup for the abs... if you don't have one, you dont have abs...
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Take teh right side cover off. .If you have a large silver manifold box installed behind it, you have ABS.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 09StreetGlider
Is there a wire coming from the front brake caliper and following the hose?
If not, then No you don't have ABS.

Also when you turn the ingnition on if you have ABS the ABS light will come on for self test then go out. If it never comes on during startup then you don't have ABS.
I have that wire, but I do not have ABS
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by n8dc
hell take it out on a snowy road and hammer the brakes then get back with us.... let us know
Well, -
That's ONE of the ways to find out..
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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swing by your local HD service shop and ask one of the techs?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
I have that wire, but I do not have ABS
Forgot about that one...it's for your fender tip light I believe. I have a SG, so no fender light.
 
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