Disabling ABS
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From: Simi Valley, CA
quick question. several times I have been puttin' down some side roads and just used the rear brake alone and the pedal went down and got this mechanical clicking sound with the bike stopping in a aggravating grabbing sensation. I'm usually a front and rear brake guy but some time trail brake for a purpose.
This is the first bike with ABS and is this that crazy sensation I'm getting???
This is the first bike with ABS and is this that crazy sensation I'm getting???
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From: san diego
surprised that this thread isn't pulled. having info like that in writing sure opens up a whole lot of law suits if anybody were to disable their abs and get into an accident, and come back to whoever suggested how to disable a brake safety system. sounds like liability issues to me. just sayin. we deal with people in their cars that want us to do stuff similar to this. we don't touch it with a ten foot pole
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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
I am not a fan of ABS being a long time road racer it takes away my control. It has also gotten me into trouble on a couple of occasions. Riding down a steep winding pass in VT. last year I hit a bump in a turn and the ABS released my front brake sending me into the oncoming traffic lane! I can see the advantages in wet or sandy conditions but as an agressive rider it scares me more than helps me.
My question is, if I pull the fuse for the abs will it disable it? And if so, is there any reason that I can't put a switch in line to disable it on command?
Hope someone can help! Thanks, Scott
My question is, if I pull the fuse for the abs will it disable it? And if so, is there any reason that I can't put a switch in line to disable it on command?
Hope someone can help! Thanks, Scott
I would suggest that if you don't like ABS, you sell or trade your bike.
Why?
Your insurance would probably be no good if you get in an accident after disabling ABS.
You would be liable for any injuries or damage in an accident, because your insurance company would probably bail on you.
The lawsuit after you kill someone would cost you everything you own, and will ever own.
Last edited by shooter5074; Mar 28, 2012 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Yada yada yada
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I don't car what people do to their bikes, or cars for that matter. not mine, do what you want. but there are issues that do make for libel and dis abling a braking system that is integrated into the can and brake system itself is a huge red flag in anybodys book. as long as you know about it do what you want. sometimes, rational doesn't go beyond what is practical. I don't intend to be safety police, maybe just a voice of reason, and besides, I didn't say for the poster to do anything, it was directed to moderators
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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
So, did you disable yours? Pretty damn easy for you to tell someone else it's OK to do.
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I don't car what people do to their bikes, or cars for that matter. not mine, do what you want. but there are issues that do make for libel and dis abling a braking system that is integrated into the can and brake system itself is a huge red flag in anybodys book. as long as you know about it do what you want. sometimes, rational doesn't go beyond what is practical. I don't intend to be safety police, maybe just a voice of reason, and besides, I didn't say for the poster to do anything, it was directed to moderators