ABS aftermarket add on
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
correct.
not only the brake system, the ecm and the electrical harness too.
so a major major overhaul costing thousands
it may be worth considering trading into an ABS bike, the braking is really really good.
mike
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Here's something to think about too. If you go ABS you pretty much should stay with ABS on future bikes. You get used to grabbing a hand full of brake with ABS and that same grab on non-ABS will put you down. At least that's what I think.
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Yes, I guess if you're used to improper braking, even with ABS, you should stick with it. Makes sense to me!
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It's not necessarily being used to improper braking, I think ABS helps you learn improper braking and if you go back to non-ABS and do the same thing you did on ABS, you're going down. My opinion anyway.
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If the ABS activates I've made a mistake, but I'm glad I have that safety net.
So if ABS "helps you learn improper braking" then you have an idiot for an instructor (even if self taught)
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If your engaging ABS you're doing something wrong IMHO, I've practiced enagaing ABS but can't tell you the last time I've felt it engage. Washboard sufaces used to cause the ABS to engage but I've since learned how to better use the brakes and that's no longer an issue for me. I really like knowing I have ABS and I especially like it when riding in the rain even if I never need it. It as saved my butt once or twice both times the bike was fairly new to me and I was still learning the brakes.
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
Local indy (Candys Cycle in Davie Florida 954-629-6742) will install ABS on any bike for a couple hundred bucks. Call her (Gina) for info. Also check out her website, she is the real deal.