| Author | Message | ||
     Firstbatch |
New, Oct '08, report on ABS effectiveness on motorcycles...interesting read. I like the part "For a number of experienced enthusiasts out there, they're able to stop with a non-ABS motorcycle quicker than they are with an ABS-equipped motorcycle," van Hooydonk said. "It's all very situational." http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h_w5pPDghej-eN44GqiVX4G795rgD93VAJ280 (Message edited by firstbatch on November 10, 2008) | ||
| Froggy |
As I have said before, I would love an ABS system that can be disengaged with a simple button on the dashboard. Keep it on for when I get a SUV running a red light in pouring rain, and leave it off for track days. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
ABS is supposed to be on the 2010 CBR1000R. I don't think it's cancelable. Unless you get wheel slip, you wouldn't even notice it. | ||
| Florida_lime |
ABS is supposed to be on the 2010 CBR1000R. 2009 CBR1000RR -- 2 models, one with ABS, one without. Same with the 600RR. At least they make it a CHOICE. | ||
| Werewulf |
i just heard the 2010 uly will have seat belts... almost as good.. | ||
| Luftkoph |
how bout an airbag like on the gold whale | ||
| Tootal |
i just heard the 2010 uly will have seat belts... almost as good.. You jest, however some Illinois congresswoman actually proposed a bill to put seat belts on motorcycles. Fortunately the Illinois ABATE was there to explain things to her.  | ||
| New12r |
NO abs for me.... I dont like it on my cars and wont have it on a bike. Even if you cannot flip a switch to turn it off, you can still pull the fuse. | ||
| Sekalilgai |
interesting....  http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/airbag-jacket/motor cycle-airbag-jacket.htm | ||
| Svh |
No abs for me either I like red meat too much  | ||
| 818guy |
Well, I know ABS probably saved my a$$ on my previous bike (2006 Yamaha FJR1300). Car cut in front of me, I had nowhere to go, only thing to do was hold on tight and get ready for the dump. Didn't happen. Stopped within 1 foot of the car, which had gotten the deer-in-the-headlight look when they finally saw me. On other bikes I probably would have slid into the car. I'm not a daredevil but it was "nice" to know my ABS worked on my Yamaha. No matter what, everyone should have it - whether for your car or motorcycle, IMO. (Message edited by 818Guy on November 11, 2008) | ||
| Barker |
Like a duc dealer told me. "The best thing about the Ducati ABS,,,, you can turn it off." (Message edited by barker on November 11, 2008) | ||
| Werewulf |
if you are an expert rider on a race track, you can easily out-brake abs... mortals on the highway are better off with abs...my new roadking has it and i had three beemers with it.. many motor cops will tell you that abs will save your ashe on the street..harley spent a lot of money developing abs for police bikes, to keep from losing out to beemer.. here on the fhp, we can have a choice of a harley or a beemer. |
