Blobby
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If you switch the ABS off by holding down the ABS button, the ABS warning light will remain ON.
So the ABS light is on to tell you its off! That sounds ridiculous but is actually logical.
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So the ABS light is on to tell you its off! That sounds ridiculous but is actually logical.
bone48
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I don't have ABS on mine and don't find it a problem, but coming back from Scotland yesterday, and experiencing some heavy rain on the motorway, I did at a point in heavy traffic think if there was ever a time when ABS would of been handy this is it. I would of stopped ok but my sphincter wouldn't of been so troubled with ABS.
Being a tight Yorkshireman I take comfort in the fact that there is less to go wrong.
If I had of been offered the same bike with ABS it would of been a no brainer.
Being a tight Yorkshireman I take comfort in the fact that there is less to go wrong.
If I had of been offered the same bike with ABS it would of been a no brainer.
Myke Rocks
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Odd you should say that
You may be able to survive the incident unscathed, instead of becoming an unguided toboggan.
Myke
That is when I regard it as most useful.
You may be able to survive the incident unscathed, instead of becoming an unguided toboggan.
Myke
I bought my 56 plate 1200GSA brand new and specced no ABS because it was £800 cheaper and I hated it's intrusiveness on my 1100 and 1150. The salesman said I'd never sell it and I wanted my head looking at
. In 91,000 miles on the 12, I have not had one incident where ABS could or would have helped and I've had a few close calls as you would expect in that mileage. I've ridden it in some horrendous conditions, on dirt, tarmac and everything in between. The brakes have always been very powerful and have plenty of feel so I reckon know when they are locking up.
I've met a few people who have said their ABS has saved their bacon on a few occasions and that I'm crazy not having it. My response is to suggest they change their riding styles so they don't rely on ABS because I reckon most people who have it think it's some sort of magic life saver and just yank on the brakes
Non ABS bikes will be a lot cheaper because everyone has been told that a non ABS one is dangerous and worthless. All the better for me when I want that late 2nd hand twin cam next year
. In 91,000 miles on the 12, I have not had one incident where ABS could or would have helped and I've had a few close calls as you would expect in that mileage. I've ridden it in some horrendous conditions, on dirt, tarmac and everything in between. The brakes have always been very powerful and have plenty of feel so I reckon know when they are locking up. I've met a few people who have said their ABS has saved their bacon on a few occasions and that I'm crazy not having it. My response is to suggest they change their riding styles so they don't rely on ABS because I reckon most people who have it think it's some sort of magic life saver and just yank on the brakes
Non ABS bikes will be a lot cheaper because everyone has been told that a non ABS one is dangerous and worthless. All the better for me when I want that late 2nd hand twin cam next year
PC1
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My 2005 GS had ABS but when the servo etc failed the option was replace at a cost of about £1800.00 or switch back to ' traditional brakes'. As I was broke at the time I went for traditional brakes at a cost of about £300.00. I have gone two years in all weathers and can't say that I have missed the ABS. I now use the back brake more (as it is not linked) and I can control the bike better through slow corners and stand it up on faster corners. Having a seperate back brake seems better for me. If they did an unlinked abs system that may be worth looking at. Having said all that I do not ride that fast so maybe not having ABS is not that noticable.
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