ABS with or without
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From: Allen... north Texas
Really good advice about using more of the front brake. I tend to hit both of them when slowing down, but probably do use more back brake. I'll work on that... the logic is flawless.
I have absolutely nothing against the IDEA of ABS, and all the success stories tend to prove that out. I just don't know why mine feel so odd some of the time. The front/back braking thing might just fix it for me.
Thanks to all....
I have absolutely nothing against the IDEA of ABS, and all the success stories tend to prove that out. I just don't know why mine feel so odd some of the time. The front/back braking thing might just fix it for me.
Thanks to all....
Road Warrior
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From: Fort Worth
I think some people are so sure of their braking skill that they feel ABS is sort of demeaning. An analogy would be automatic transmissions on motorcycles.
If Al Gore had invented the internet decades ago, people would have posted about the same resistance to change from manual to automatic transmissions. Now almost everything, even big trucks and busses, has automatic transmissions. And a lot of people don't know how to drive a stick.
I think the day will come when ABS is as common as automatic transmissions and nobody will give it a second thought. Just as a lot of people ride motorcycles today that wouldn't have considered doing that in the past.
If Al Gore had invented the internet decades ago, people would have posted about the same resistance to change from manual to automatic transmissions. Now almost everything, even big trucks and busses, has automatic transmissions. And a lot of people don't know how to drive a stick.
I think the day will come when ABS is as common as automatic transmissions and nobody will give it a second thought. Just as a lot of people ride motorcycles today that wouldn't have considered doing that in the past.
My 04 RKC does not have it and my 2010 limited does have it. I like it and wish I had it on my RKC. There have been two times that I have really felt it work on the limited and man both times it worked to help stabilize the bike. I am not sure why any would not want it, but to each their own. If I ever get another bike they will have it for sure.
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From: Virginia
Really good advice about using more of the front brake. I tend to hit both of them when slowing down, but probably do use more back brake. I'll work on that... the logic is flawless.
I have absolutely nothing against the IDEA of ABS, and all the success stories tend to prove that out. I just don't know why mine feel so odd some of the time. The front/back braking thing might just fix it for me.
Thanks to all....
I have absolutely nothing against the IDEA of ABS, and all the success stories tend to prove that out. I just don't know why mine feel so odd some of the time. The front/back braking thing might just fix it for me.
Thanks to all....
Road Warrior
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From: South Carolina
forget the percentage of stopping provided by which wheel. RATHER
Which wheel do you want to be the fulcrum? Ideally the rear should be the fulcrum point.
a front wheel can provide 100% of the stopping power in a stoppie. how would your passenger appreciate this?
Use both brakes in a manner that will not result in the skidding of either. It takes practice and knowing how your machine responds. If this is too much to practice then ABS is for you.
Which wheel do you want to be the fulcrum? Ideally the rear should be the fulcrum point.
a front wheel can provide 100% of the stopping power in a stoppie. how would your passenger appreciate this?
Use both brakes in a manner that will not result in the skidding of either. It takes practice and knowing how your machine responds. If this is too much to practice then ABS is for you.
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One other caution, all of this more stopping effort on the front wheel is fine until there is sand, small gravel, or even water on the street. If the front wheel skids, it will go out from underneath you in a split second. Perhaps that is one more instance where ABS is a life saver. As is always the case, you can't relax your situational awareness for a second when on 2 wheels.
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