abs pros/cons
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Does not matter the size of the sensor. What matters is the amount of sensor inputs on that circle per the 360 degrees or 6400 mils cycle. Does anyone know what the sampling rate is for the HD system?
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Agreed! I think we are thinking along the same track. In my earlier statement I said the larger diameter disc could monitor wheel speed more precisely. The assumption I had when making that statement is that a higher sampling rate is easier to achieve with a larger diameter disc. If two systems with different diameter discs have the same sampling rate and the same degree of accuracy, then you're absolutely correct that the diameter does make any difference although I would suspect that the smaller diameter of the HD system generates a lower sampling rate. I don't know this, but it is my suspicion. Again, I threw this out there as an opinion, not a fact, for the sake of discussion.
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Contrary to what she told you.......size does matter
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But you forgot to take into consideration, that they are superior internet denizens, and they race their touring bikes. With superhuman skills, that would shame a mere mortal. And we are not worthy to sniff their seats after they wow and amaze us with their prowess. And how dare you disagree with them, for they are the demigods of motorcycling.
I ride with a lot of cops......All of the LEOs that I ride with love their ABS.
I ride with a lot of cops......All of the LEOs that I ride with love their ABS.
Your missing the point. The point is, you cannot soley rely on ABS when braking.
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I did a technical skills riding course last weekend. Did it on my R1150Rt rather than the Ultra. We spent the afternoon learning how hard we could brake. The RT had unbelievable stopping power - I never got near its limits and I was trying hard. The ABS didn't kick in. The point was, I wasn't worrying about where the tyres started sliding so I could just BRAKE. Been riding 35+ years. I want ABS on all I have now. And the argument that technically good riders can out brake ABS is bull. Go on a wet field and pull the front brake hard on an ABS bike. I have done it on the RT, wouldn't dream of doing it on the Ultra.
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Where did I say you could rely on ABS to do all the work.... EVER.
And the point is.... if you are braking technically correctly, the ABS should not kick in, unless you are in over your head. And if that is the case....... one of those "experts" could just live to see another day.
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I feel like if ABS kicks in, I've made a mistake. I acknowledge that. However, if I make a mistake, I'm glad ABS has my back. Does every automobile driver need to be Dale Earnhardt to get a license?
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