ABS let me down
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From: NC
ABS let me down
About rear ended a woman who had slammed her brakes on for a school bus letting kids off. I've got ABS and the pedal violently pulsated enough to throw my foot off. Had to veer to the right side of her to miss hitting her. First time its done this. I've read that on uneven roads, if the tires lose contact with the raoad, it can do this, but I'm thinking the road was level.
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From: Midtown Tulsa
I checked on the update and my bike already had the update done prior to delivery in May of '09 (at least that is what the service guys told me).
I do have a bit of an issue with the ABS on un-even wash-board roads...but probably no worse than without ABS...
I do have a bit of an issue with the ABS on un-even wash-board roads...but probably no worse than without ABS...
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I'd like to see somone chime in thats had the update done to see if it makes a difference.
Road Warrior
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From: Augusta, GA
I have tried to lock my rear brakes , just to get a feel for them and have not had any issues. Shop said mine had the upgrade prior to my purchase in August of 09. Not sure when the update came out.
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I took delivery of mine in Nov 08
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i have an '09 ultra and live at the top of a steep gravel drive that gets pretty bumpy between 'dragging' it. coming down it in the mornings was a challenge. i had the 'upgrade' and noticed significant improvement in handling. it is now much smoother operating although the abs does still kick in once in a while if i'm coming down too fast.
bottom line - noticable improvement
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Stellar HDF Member
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From: NC
i have an '09 ultra and live at the top of a steep gravel drive that gets pretty bumpy between 'dragging' it. coming down it in the mornings was a challenge. i had the 'upgrade' and noticed significant improvement in handling. it is now much smoother operating although the abs does still kick in once in a while if i'm coming down too fast.
bottom line - noticable improvement
rem
'09 ultra
'87 softail
bottom line - noticable improvement
rem
'09 ultra
'87 softail
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
i have an '09 ultra and live at the top of a steep gravel drive that gets pretty bumpy between 'dragging' it. coming down it in the mornings was a challenge. i had the 'upgrade' and noticed significant improvement in handling. it is now much smoother operating although the abs does still kick in once in a while if i'm coming down too fast.
bottom line - noticable improvement
rem
'09 ultra
'87 softail
bottom line - noticable improvement
rem
'09 ultra
'87 softail