I don't thinkmy97 has ABS. As far as the RK Classicbags installation, I had to remove all of the chrome side rails first but otherwise they just locked right in with the two saddlebag pins. I did have to adjust the angle at which the saddlebag bracketswere at though. I installed the angled (low-profile) front bag guards while I was doing it though because my wife has kinda short legs and the bars were digging into her calves.
If you're interested in what the bike looked like before and after, here are some pics:
I guess I need to study my history (and read post details a little more closely?). I didn't catch it was a '97 and I don't know how far back the ABS goes on the cop bikes. I know it was present and extremely intrusive on the right bag on the '06s (Road Kings) I looked at.
03 police roadking if you can get over the looks of the puck you will love them.when I finish drinking my coffee in the mornings I just reach back open the bag and throw my cup in. you dont even have to be stopped