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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Cruise is really nice to have. ABS is a no brainer...it should be standard equipment!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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I made sure i got those options before i bought it. I would say if your buying a new bike i would get it. Now that i have cruise i use it all the time. My last bike had that thumb screw to lock the throttle. This one is the best thing since sliced bread.
 

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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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This is my first bike with cruise control. Will never own another without it.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Like both
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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I'll take both please.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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Both are great! Good insurance discount for ABS. Probably get your money back on resale.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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i had cruise installed on my previous 08 streetglide, and i found it to be really great. with the new models, cruise and abs are a package setup. my '13 roadglide ultra has the cruise/abs, and honestly i can't tell the abs is even there. after the brake pads broke in to the rotors, it seems to work fine. it does seem a bit vague in its operation to me though. not as direct as it would without abs. in case of an emergency, it could reduce your chances of as harley puts it in the service manual, "death or serious injury"
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by gdoc89
Cruise is really nice to have. ABS is a no brainer...it should be standard equipment!
+1. Perfect response IMHO.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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Both are must haves!!! IMO
Well at least from now on!!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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Both are must haves for me. I never use cruise in any of my cars, but I use it all of the time on the bike.
 
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