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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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I have a 2013 Street Glide, my first bike with cruise.
I wasn't going to get the cruise but I did and I like it.
I didn't get ABS, I'm old school, I don't like it on my truck so I didn't get it on the bike.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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Having it and not using it is better than not having it and wishing you had it! Both should be standard equipment!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 02:16 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!
agree

I don't know so have to ask what is a "decker"
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 03:46 AM
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Love the cruise, hate the ABS. I think it's a package though and you can't separate them.
If you know how to brake, front brake that is, the ABS kicks in if you hit a bump while stopping and extends the stopping distance. Scares the crap out of you.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Necessary, to me. YMMV
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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You can always add the cruise later but you won't be able to add the ABS. It's from the factory or not at all from what I've read. So,why not get it. My last trip was so much nicer with cruise.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Yes on both
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Cruise is nice - ABS is an absolute necessity.
 
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Wouldn't be without either!!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dc1450
Love the cruise, hate the ABS. I think it's a package though and you can't separate them.
Security and ABS are included in the Security package. Cruise can be had on it's own or added. Security can be added later as well but if you want it from the factory you have to get ABS. As for the original question, both please.
 
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