2014 Linked Braking System
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: On a Large Sandbar, NY
Not a fan of linked brakes regardless of how old the technology is...there are circumstances for only using one of the brakes...
JMO, linked brakes are for the people who do not know how to apply proper braking skills...MOCO is trying to appeal to those people that think this technology is safer...BS if you ask me.
JMO, linked brakes are for the people who do not know how to apply proper braking skills...MOCO is trying to appeal to those people that think this technology is safer...BS if you ask me.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Dirty City
We don't have enough lean angle for that kind of racing.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: 'Noke, VA
When you gotta "lay 'er down" to avoid an accident...
I trail brake all the time, and as often as not, I use the front brake. Front or rear really doesn't matter much as long as you're doing it right. Bikes that do have the lean angle for that kind of racing also have linked brakes.
I trail brake all the time, and as often as not, I use the front brake. Front or rear really doesn't matter much as long as you're doing it right. Bikes that do have the lean angle for that kind of racing also have linked brakes.
Last edited by '05Train; Aug 30, 2013 at 08:20 AM.
Grand HDF Member
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From: Rolla
They are a $795 option on this model, just like the Road King.
The Street Glide Special has ABS as standard equipment.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: 'Noke, VA
I stand corrected.
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From: Georgia
Yes.... The reflex brakes with ABS is part of the project Rushmore push. They are electronically linked rather than hydraulically linked. At speeds below 20 mph, the brakes de-link. It is exactly for the reason u cited. Don't want the front brake activating with the bars turned
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 895
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From: Outside Dover, OH
I had a VTX1800T with hydraulically linked brakes, they worked GREAT! I was concerned because I live on a steep hill with 1000' gravel drive. At the bottom of the drive you need to do a 90 degree left turn + stop immediately for cross traffic. Normally, if you look at the front brake in those conditions you're on the ground. But, these worked perfectly + HD's electronic link should address that concern anyway. While not as good as ABS, it's a definite improvement over independent systems.