Adding ABS to 09 FLHTP
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I think this falls under the "nothing is impossible, but damn near and not worth the money" category.
You might be able to pull it off, but you'd be facing one hell of an uphill battle. In the end I bet it would be cheaper to change bikes.
You might be able to pull it off, but you'd be facing one hell of an uphill battle. In the end I bet it would be cheaper to change bikes.
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From: Eastern NE
According to HD - ABS is a "factory" installed option and must be completed during assembly. They won't sell parts directly to install...also, like others indicate, would be hefty price tag. If you're set on ABS - might be time to look for another scoot w/this option...
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Howdy,
Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, cost or part number info to add ABS to the from/rear of my 09 FLHTP on it's way to becoming an FLHTCU (3/4 way there already).
i am considering adding the ABS to my bike and wanted to see the info out there that this forum has been so helpful to me so far.
I have only been a member here for about 6 months but the info here has been outstanding. bearing in mind not everyone has positive things to say the responses and replies I have read about so many topics make this an awesome forum.
Thanks
Scott
Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, cost or part number info to add ABS to the from/rear of my 09 FLHTP on it's way to becoming an FLHTCU (3/4 way there already).
i am considering adding the ABS to my bike and wanted to see the info out there that this forum has been so helpful to me so far.
I have only been a member here for about 6 months but the info here has been outstanding. bearing in mind not everyone has positive things to say the responses and replies I have read about so many topics make this an awesome forum.
Thanks
Scott
The only other way reasonable way would be to buy a beyond repair totalled bike and "salvage" the necessary components.
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From: Southeast GA
You may want to check with a used Harley parts guy such as: http://www.robsusedharleyparts.com/main.php
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Far NorCal
HD / shops won't do it due to a legal liability with the brake system, just like cars.
We have put ABS on road race cars from a loaner wreck car and works great.
The system is stand alone, but cars have free areas to install.
I sold my '94 for this exact reason, just not feasible!
We have put ABS on road race cars from a loaner wreck car and works great.
The system is stand alone, but cars have free areas to install.
I sold my '94 for this exact reason, just not feasible!
Last edited by Holster Maker; Aug 30, 2011 at 01:36 AM.
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From: s.w. mi./daytona
in 08 i went to mil. for the H.D. 105 celebration...they had a demo set up showing the new ABS system along with the engineering team that designed it. the question was asked to them about adding ABS .they said the parts would not be available for that and no way would dealers have the authority to add it because of liability issues ... i dont know if that means programming cant be added or what.......as far as the search button goes they might as well shut the forum down if everyone cant ask questions anymore, because pretty much everything i see here has been covered before.
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From: Rolla
If you could point me to this link you idenfied/referenced below I would be greatly appreciated. I serached and did not se anything that i thought was what I was looking for but may have eaisly missed something.
Your exact question was addressed extensively just a few days ago.
thanks,
Scott
Your exact question was addressed extensively just a few days ago.
thanks,
Scott
Looks like the general consensus is it can't be done, or at least not feasible.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...o-2010-rg.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...a-2008-eg.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...dding-abs.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...abs-on-sg.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...009-ultra.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...reetglide.html
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Well, it looks like I have the answer,
ABS can be added to any bike which is factory capable such as my FLHTP which was purchased without the ABS option and the dealer can flash the ECM and the cost for the parts are really not all that expensive.
not sure if I plan to perform the upgrade yet but here is the info I have found relating to the ABS modification.
I did find the discussions veryinterresting as to the pros and cons and the dealers info where they would not perform the upgrade or flash the ECM. In the area where L ivive 1 is willing and 3 don't have a clue so I can see where someone would say that the dealer can't or won't perform the modification.
Just to give a quick overview of the items and the approx. cost.
75.00 Front brake lines
75.00 Rear brake lines
275.00 Hydrauclic module
375.00 Control block
60.00 front bearings
75.00 rear bearings
350.00 misc harness for front and rear (not researched yet)
125.00 misc fastners and such
50.00 1/2 hour time to flash the ECM
looks like parts are ballpark of $1500 asuming they are are all bought new and not a take off from a wrecked bike or just some ABS nay sayer.
Thanks for al the info I greatley appreciated the discussions.
Scott
ABS can be added to any bike which is factory capable such as my FLHTP which was purchased without the ABS option and the dealer can flash the ECM and the cost for the parts are really not all that expensive.
not sure if I plan to perform the upgrade yet but here is the info I have found relating to the ABS modification.
I did find the discussions veryinterresting as to the pros and cons and the dealers info where they would not perform the upgrade or flash the ECM. In the area where L ivive 1 is willing and 3 don't have a clue so I can see where someone would say that the dealer can't or won't perform the modification.
Just to give a quick overview of the items and the approx. cost.
75.00 Front brake lines
75.00 Rear brake lines
275.00 Hydrauclic module
375.00 Control block
60.00 front bearings
75.00 rear bearings
350.00 misc harness for front and rear (not researched yet)
125.00 misc fastners and such
50.00 1/2 hour time to flash the ECM
looks like parts are ballpark of $1500 asuming they are are all bought new and not a take off from a wrecked bike or just some ABS nay sayer.
Thanks for al the info I greatley appreciated the discussions.
Scott
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Well, it looks like I have the answer,
ABS can be added to any bike which is factory capable such as my FLHTP which was purchased without the ABS option and the dealer can flash the ECM and the cost for the parts are really not all that expensive.
not sure if I plan to perform the upgrade yet but here is the info I have found relating to the ABS modification.
I did find the discussions veryinterresting as to the pros and cons and the dealers info where they would not perform the upgrade or flash the ECM. In the area where L ivive 1 is willing and 3 don't have a clue so I can see where someone would say that the dealer can't or won't perform the modification.
Just to give a quick overview of the items and the approx. cost.
75.00 Front brake lines
75.00 Rear brake lines
275.00 Hydrauclic module
375.00 Control block
60.00 front bearings
75.00 rear bearings
350.00 misc harness for front and rear (not researched yet)
125.00 misc fastners and such
50.00 1/2 hour time to flash the ECM
looks like parts are ballpark of $1500 asuming they are are all bought new and not a take off from a wrecked bike or just some ABS nay sayer.
Thanks for al the info I greatley appreciated the discussions.
Scott
ABS can be added to any bike which is factory capable such as my FLHTP which was purchased without the ABS option and the dealer can flash the ECM and the cost for the parts are really not all that expensive.
not sure if I plan to perform the upgrade yet but here is the info I have found relating to the ABS modification.
I did find the discussions veryinterresting as to the pros and cons and the dealers info where they would not perform the upgrade or flash the ECM. In the area where L ivive 1 is willing and 3 don't have a clue so I can see where someone would say that the dealer can't or won't perform the modification.
Just to give a quick overview of the items and the approx. cost.
75.00 Front brake lines
75.00 Rear brake lines
275.00 Hydrauclic module
375.00 Control block
60.00 front bearings
75.00 rear bearings
350.00 misc harness for front and rear (not researched yet)
125.00 misc fastners and such
50.00 1/2 hour time to flash the ECM
looks like parts are ballpark of $1500 asuming they are are all bought new and not a take off from a wrecked bike or just some ABS nay sayer.
Thanks for al the info I greatley appreciated the discussions.
Scott