I agree with this post. Only a stealer can service the abs system. It takes longer to stop with it than the standard system in distance .

 

If it rains, ever, where you live, and you slam on the brakes for some reason.... Thank ABS. I raced motocross for years and whiped out many many times, but skidding on a ~750lb bike will give pucker-factor a whole new meaning, I don't care who you are.

 

You may agree but I say prove it! Show me the facts on stopping distance. Are you talking about ideal conditions? Is it always Ideal conditions? What can I not do to my brakes other than bleeding them? Do you need to bleed brakes often?

 

Buy or don't buy ABS.
It is a matter of choice
let's not get our knickers in a twist over it.

 

1. A must have? No, we've all gotten along without them this long.
2. A worthwhile enhancement?Hell yes. I have to test ride bikes on a daily (well 5 days a week anyways) basis and there is definitely a difference between the ABS and non-ABS when it comes to stopping performance.
3. Am I trading in my 04 RK just to get ABS? No.
4. If I were buying an 08 would I get one with ABS? Yes well worth the extra cash if you are buying an 08 anyways.

 

I totally agree. I was involved in a major accident with a left turner that I believe may have been avoided with ABS.

 

Key word probably...I would not wait for a Harley on that alone...

 

....it's funny with, ABS discussions it always becomes about "whether they are good or not", when the original question is "do I have to have them".....on balance they are a plus,(especially for inexperienced riders), but DEFINATELY not something you have to have....

 

I bought a 2008 Ultra without the ABS because it had everything else that I wanted. I personally did not consider the lack of ABS to be a deal-breaker, although I would have been just as happy if the bike had had it. I find the Brembo's to be excellent brakes and I feel I have significantly better braking and control then I had with my 2000 EC Classic. UnlessABS is something that you personally are anxious to have, I wouldn't worry.

Darrell Griffin
San Diego, CA

 

True but if I thought they were not good I would say you do not need them. I think there good, very good and I have them so I can speak about them from experience. I have friends that rode with no front brakes on there bikes so would you say you DEFINATELY need front brakes? No you don't but I find them helpful I just think it's funny when people call abs " bells and whistles"