ABS Good or Better
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Road Captain
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ABS Good or Better
Hi,
Recently having chopped in my RK custom for a new SG I had the option of a 2010 model with ABS or saving Ł2000 and choosing a non ABS model (there were only two of these available).
My thoughts were that I wouldnt miss what I never had so hung on to the saving.
I guess it begins to bug me since I only hear good things from friends who are now riding the bikes with ABS....
Cheers
R
Recently having chopped in my RK custom for a new SG I had the option of a 2010 model with ABS or saving Ł2000 and choosing a non ABS model (there were only two of these available).
My thoughts were that I wouldnt miss what I never had so hung on to the saving.
I guess it begins to bug me since I only hear good things from friends who are now riding the bikes with ABS....
Cheers
R
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I wouldn't have bought my Ultra without ABS. To me it's a must but to each his own.
By the way, 2,000 GBP is a lot of money for ABS. Are you sure it's the price for the option over there? It's around $850 here.
By the way, 2,000 GBP is a lot of money for ABS. Are you sure it's the price for the option over there? It's around $850 here.
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Ł2000 extra for ABS? At that cost I think I'd pass. I ordered ABS on my 09 partly because it was only $800 and I figure I'd get most of that back on re-sale. (But I like this motorcycle a lot so re-sale is not even a thought at this point)
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Road Captain
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I dont know that it can be fitted retrospectively but like most things I guess it can....
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R
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No it cannot. It's a factory install and it's not available as an aftermarket add-on.
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I have done 50k on a bike with ABS and frankly don't miss it now I have sold it on. If you ride all year round and in bad weather it might be a good idea, but from what I have read Harley's system leaves a lot to be desired. I don't have any new bikes planned at present but would not choose a bike because it has ABS. IMHO you did the right thing!
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I purchased a new 2010 StreetGlide and ABS was a "must have". I have put about 600 miles on it over the last two weeks. The ABS brakes STOP! Having ridden my 1999 FXR2 for over 60K miles, I always thought the brakes were a little "mushy" so maybe I am/was especially sensititive to this option. I am convinced the ABS was well worth the extra money. I havent had to really hit them hard yet in a panic stop and I hope I never do but I have peace of mind there will be no brake failure.
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I purchased a new 2010 StreetGlide and ABS was a "must have". I have put about 600 miles on it over the last two weeks. The ABS brakes STOP! Having ridden my 1999 FXR2 for over 60K miles, I always thought the brakes were a little "mushy" so maybe I am/was especially sensititive to this option. I am convinced the ABS was well worth the extra money. I havent had to really hit them hard yet in a panic stop and I hope I never do but I have peace of mind there will be no brake failure.
If I had known the difference before buying my SG I may have opted to go without.
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If you don't want to pay the extra money, I can understand that. But I don't think anyone can say that the nonABS brakes are better than the ABS. Harley has a good braking system.
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