Abs ?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:33 AM

TXcruzin

Thread Starter

Tourer

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 430

Likes: 2

From: Lake Conroe, TX

Abs ?

Hey Guys,

I stopped by my dealership the other day with my wife, and she was giving green light signs on trading for a new Road King I was looking at. I was a bit surprised and it started my wheels turning in my brain.

It doesnt have ABS. Do yall think that is a must have on a new Touring weight bike ? or not a big deal ? Like to hear yalls opinions

Thanks

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:39 AM

ga4boats

Road Warrior

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 1,270

Likes: 1

From: Atlanta, GA

There are lots of posts on this - tons. If you are a highly skilled rider, you may determine that this is not necessary. I have it and am happy with my purchase of the ABS.

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:40 AM

RFG7680

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 6,066

Likes: 1,282

From: OH, USA

I don't want ABS. But a bunch of guys here will say I'm wrong and enforce their opinion on you.

So to me it's no big deal. But I'd prefer not to have it.

And the search **** will be here to tell you this has been gone over 100 times. Just a heads up.

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:43 AM

Estil

Road Master

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 773

Likes: 24

From: Findlay, ohio

Personally, I wouldn't buy a HD without ABS. Of course you can do without it, but if you ever need it, ABS can save your hide. Just my 2 cents worth.........

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:47 AM

EC Rider

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 154

Likes: 7

From: Eau Claire, WI

I never had it before this bike. Never really thought it was needed, but now that I have it and know how well it works I don't think I'll ever buy another big bike without it.

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:49 AM

fabric8or

Intermediate

Joined: Sep 2012

Posts: 44

Likes: 0

From: cinti ohio

I havent tried it but, A friend of mine has it on his Rk. He swears by it. Says it saved his hide .

Sep 27, 2012 | 08:53 AM

shooter5074

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 2,590

Likes: 31

From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians

I rode for 44 years without ABS. In the 2 years that I've had them, they have only activated a couple of times. Once on gravel, and once or twice when going over a bump. That was when my suspension was stock. Now that I have Ohlins, the ABS hasn't kicked in at all.

Could I do without them...... probably

Do I want them gone........... no

Thanks for not asking about oil

Trending Topics

1979 XLH 1000 - a good year?

110

2.5k
Stage 1 - What tuner are you using?

28

1.2k
Oil temp monitoring on a 23 Ultra Limited

27

745
Interview - A Straight-Talking Harley-Davidson Dealer

43

2.4k
Valve Train Noise

44

1.2k

Sep 27, 2012 | 09:01 AM

HarleyLew

Cruiser

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 141

Likes: 1

From: Germany

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFG

And the search **** will be here to tell you this has been gone over 100 times. Just a heads up.

RFG - you're so right! I hate that, when you ask a question....I digress, back to the OP:

This is my personal experience just a few days ago:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...mate-fear.html

Yes, it saved mine and my sons life! I've been riding street bike for 19yrs, can't say i'd be writing this post had I not had them, IMHO.

Good luck and grats on the green light...tuff choice.