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stupid question ABS?

Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Default stupid question ABS?

how do I know if I have abs on an 08 SG. I bought it from a dealer that new nothing about the bike I new it had cruse & alarm just by the picks. I know this is kinda dumb


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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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The easiest way to tell from looking is to look at the front wheel on the right hand side. If you see a black spacer looking ring on the axle - you have ABS.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Or, (not recommended) you could run about 70 on a dirt road and lock up both front and back brakes. If you survive you have ABS.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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On my Ultra the speed sensor is on the left side of the front wheel.
It looks like a black spacer with a wire attached to it.
 
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On the caliper itself it will have a small plastic piece that says ABS...also - when you start the bike there should be an ABS light that flashes until you get moving more than a couple miles per hour...of course this is from a Road King guy...
 
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thanks for the info based on this I don't have ABS
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dogpound
...when you start the bike there should be an ABS light that flashes until you get moving more than a couple miles per hour...
This.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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If you bike stops quickly on a slick surface and stays upright, you have ABS.

If your bike takes a long time to stop and your name is kingkingking, you have ABS.

If your brakes lock up and your dump your bike when braking, you don't have ABS.
 
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