Panic Stop with ABS
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Mahomet, IL
I test mine at speed every once in awhile. If I find myself tailing too close to someone that is slowpoking, and no one is behind me, it's time to test out the ABS and I shut her down right now. This allows me to practice and also gives me that space that I should have had in the first place!
This my first Harley and I'm glad it's got ABS. Won't own anything else without it.
This my first Harley and I'm glad it's got ABS. Won't own anything else without it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,352
Likes: 7
From: Keene, CA
When I was riding an '07, I was torn about getting ABS on it's replacement. Fortunately, HD made it standard on the RGU, ending my internal debate. I had to make a very short stop recently, and it performed flawlessly. Felt like I'd dropped an anchor was was just stretching the line! Stopped me 4 feet short of a collision - and I don't believe the '07 would have done the same. Brembos and ABS make a great combination!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 10,946
Likes: 817
From: Nevada
My 2000 BMW has an ABS switch. Not sure why Harley doesn't use one.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,600
Likes: 7
From: Minnesota
Quote:
Originally Posted by qtrracer
I'd still like to switch the rear off when I want to but be able to switch them back on.
My 2000 BMW has an ABS switch. Not sure why Harley doesn't use one.
Originally Posted by qtrracer
I'd still like to switch the rear off when I want to but be able to switch them back on.
My 2000 BMW has an ABS switch. Not sure why Harley doesn't use one.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
i am so glad i got abs. couple weeks ago i came over a hill in a 55mph zone and yes i was going the speed limit and all of a sudden i notice the car in front of me is stopping to turn right. I came to a stop about 5 ft from their rear bumper. the rice burner beer can exhaust honda had dark black tinted tail light covers and with my sunglasses i could barely see the lights even stopped right behind it. yes, its illegal to have these covers in this state but does it matter if u hit the back of it going 55. I swear if it wasnt for abs or been an older bike im pretty sure i would have had to lay it down.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 568
Likes: 3
From: Windber, PA
I just had a situation at Delmarva Bike week. Friday night i had a person in a cage pull out in front of me and thought for sure it was all over. The abs worked flawless.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 934
Likes: 54
From: SE Wisconsin
Not yet sold on the ABS here.
I've had more than a few instances where where I was coming in Hot to a quick stop, then hit a tiny crack in the road. Not a good feeling.
While the ABS immediately kicks in sensing the tiny crack in the road, it takes a painfully long second, ........... before normal braking resumes, adding several feet to where I expected to stop.
Tempted to pull the fuse on the ABS here.
Am I the only one in this group?
I've had more than a few instances where where I was coming in Hot to a quick stop, then hit a tiny crack in the road. Not a good feeling.
While the ABS immediately kicks in sensing the tiny crack in the road, it takes a painfully long second, ........... before normal braking resumes, adding several feet to where I expected to stop.
Tempted to pull the fuse on the ABS here.
Am I the only one in this group?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,532
Likes: 132
From: SoCal
Not yet sold on the ABS here.
I've had more than a few instances where where I was coming in Hot to a quick stop, then hit a tiny crack in the road. Not a good feeling.
While the ABS immediately kicks in sensing the tiny crack in the road, it takes a painfully long second, ........... before normal braking resumes, adding several feet to where I expected to stop.
Tempted to pull the fuse on the ABS here.
Am I the only one in this group?
I've had more than a few instances where where I was coming in Hot to a quick stop, then hit a tiny crack in the road. Not a good feeling.
While the ABS immediately kicks in sensing the tiny crack in the road, it takes a painfully long second, ........... before normal braking resumes, adding several feet to where I expected to stop.
Tempted to pull the fuse on the ABS here.
Am I the only one in this group?