Topic: 09 abs brakes (Read 5299 times)

laylonlor · « **on:** December 05, 2008, 02:43:13 PM »

how are those abs brakes working on the new bikes , thinking of getting a new bike with the abs are they worth the money

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2008, 02:52:04 PM »

In a word "YES"

SBB · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2008, 02:54:13 PM »

Quote from: 110mofo on December 05, 2008, 02:52:04 PM

In a word "YES"

DITTO

MontyB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2008, 03:38:28 PM »

Absolutely. Demo:

Cheers!

SBB · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2008, 03:53:35 PM »

Quote from: MontyB on December 05, 2008, 03:38:28 PM

Absolutely. Demo:

Cheers!

Interesting video!
Thanks Monty!

JCZ · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2008, 05:03:32 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 05, 2008, 03:53:35 PM

Interesting video!
Thanks Monty!

You didn't get that video with your 09 Chip?

The ABS and the new frame are leaps and bounds in progress!

No, I'm not just saying that because I have one......I don't. I still ride an 04 SEEG. However, I've rode an 09 and they are a huge improvement in several areas, ABS being one of them.

Billy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2008, 08:14:27 PM »

The ABS should save some lives as it should make it hard to lock up and relesae the back brake causing a high side.

wts · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2008, 08:20:09 PM »

it not only stops much better ... it makes you feel better about stopping
without a doubt worth it

screwup · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2008, 08:56:51 PM »

:jalapen

the abs system is well worth it. Saved my hinney on 2 seperate occasions. both times cars stopped unexpectedly in front of me. I feel both times with a non-abs would have been like the stuffed garfield on the window with 4 suction cups. Will not have another touring scoot without it.

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2008, 01:06:13 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on December 05, 2008, 05:03:32 PM

You didn't get that video with your 09 Chip?

I think the video was also handed out with the '08's. At least I got one. Besides that, the ABS works fine and it actually makes you realize how often the non-ABS brakes would result in a longer distance to come to a stop. From a safety standpoint, it's now a must.

Ride safely,
Louis

Highjagger · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2008, 01:21:30 AM »

I had a test-ride on a 2009 ultra 2 month ago and I never thought of replacing my bike before that , i love my Fatboy ( a 2007 Fatboy , modified to my personal wishes but not yet finished , put in 6k Euro in it ) .
But after the test-ride i was convinced that i have to have THIS brake , so ...... what to do ..... searching through the h-d-models what will fit best to me and ordered it .
A must-have in my opinion , and the new frame in addition , wow .

flhse · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2008, 09:08:31 AM »

Did anyone read the article in the last Enthusiast? Seems to be a little different opinion.

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2008, 10:58:51 AM »

EXCELLENT!!!

ultrafxr · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2008, 01:58:44 PM »

Quote from: flhse on December 10, 2008, 09:08:31 AM

Did anyone read the article in the last Enthusiast? Seems to be a little different opinion.

Can you post?

J-Carr · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2008, 04:30:37 PM »

To quote the Monkey's...

"I'm a believer!"

I'll never buy a bike without them again, and we're currently looking into how my wife can handle a touring bike so she can have Cruise and ABS too.

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

SBB · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2008, 05:01:35 PM »

Quote from: J-Carr on December 10, 2008, 04:30:37 PM

To quote the Monkey's...

"I'm a believer!"
I'll never buy a bike without them again, and we're currently looking into how my wife can handle a touring bike so she can have Cruise and ABS too.

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

Be careful J Carr your post will tell your age!
But it's ok I remember them also!

oldharleyguy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2008, 05:17:20 PM »

any word on retrofit for older Ultra's

Boatman · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2008, 06:47:11 PM »

Quote from: oldharleyguy on December 10, 2008, 05:17:20 PM

any word on retrofit for older Ultra's

Nope. Wish you could. We can do the Brembo non ABS calipres but that's it.

oldharleyguy · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2008, 06:58:35 PM »

that sucks. thanks.

J-Carr · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2008, 11:35:22 AM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on December 10, 2008, 05:01:35 PM

Be careful J Carr your post will tell your age!
But it's ok I remember them also!

SB,

Would you believe that I only know the song from Shrek?

NAh, didn't think so, but it was worth a shot. But really, knowing the Monkys doesn't make you old. Knowing that it's actually spelled "The Monkees" and the I'm a believer was written by Niel Diamond... Now that makes me old. So let's not even mention that it was released on More of the Monkees in 1967 (But released as a b-side in 1966 to Not Your Stepping Stone. So knowing what a b-side even is... Now that makes me ancient.

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

P.S. I'm only 41 but I was a DJ & Musician so actually I'm not old, just full of useless musical knowledge.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2008, 12:02:02 PM »

knowing that jimi hendrix's opened for the monkees. does that make me old ?

iski · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2008, 12:13:28 PM »

I was only 12. Did not get to go.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2008, 07:27:22 PM »

I like them, but watch that you don't go too heavy on that front brake without using the rear. I almost lost mine a few times last weekend riding in a parade. I was going extremely slow and just tapped the front brake and let's just say the front brake is a little more sensitive than my Road King was. I think I learned a valuable lesson at very low speed. It might not be so bad at higher speeds, but I will always use both brakes at low speeds on this bike from now on.

J-Carr · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2008, 10:23:11 AM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on December 12, 2008, 07:27:22 PM

I like them, but watch that you don't go too heavy on that front brake without using the rear. I almost lost mine a few times last weekend riding in a parade. I was going extremely slow and just tapped the front brake and let's just say the front brake is a little more sensitive than my Road King was. I think I learned a valuable lesson at very low speed. It might not be so bad at higher speeds, but I will always use both brakes at low speeds on this bike from now on.

Actually, you'll find that on any of the Brembo equiped bikes, with or without ABS. They have a much quicker grab and hit's difficult to feather them light enough to use just one. Not saying it can;'t be done, just that these new Brembos will stop that thing quick. I for one don't mind, since as a former dirt rider have always used both brakes unless trying to slide one end or the other.

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

JCZ · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2008, 11:32:40 AM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on December 12, 2008, 07:27:22 PM

I like them, but watch that you don't go too heavy on that front brake without using the rear. I almost lost mine a few times last weekend riding in a parade. I was going extremely slow and just tapped the front brake and let's just say the front brake is a little more sensitive than my Road King was. I think I learned a valuable lesson at very low speed. It might not be so bad at higher speeds, but I will always use both brakes at low speeds on this bike from now on.

The Ride Like A Pro training course.....one of the first things they teach you....never use your front brake at slow speed.

I've rode for several generations but it's amazing how that's changed my riding.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #25 on:** December 15, 2008, 01:21:42 PM »

I don't think I'm going to ride in any more parades. When you are putting along just a few feet at a time, with both feet down, and when you move, you know you are only going a few feet, it's tough not to just keep the feet almost dragging on the ground and to have to keep putting your feet up to use the rear brake. I know that this is almost identical to being stuck in a lengthy traffic jam, but of course, I wouldn't purposely put myself in the traffic jam either. Guess I'll just pass on parades from now on.

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