ABS, a must have on RK ??
#11
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
ORIGINAL: carpetride
I believe air bags and seat belts will be available in 09 as well
seriously...I don't think it's really needed...just another bell and whistle IMHO
I believe air bags and seat belts will be available in 09 as well
seriously...I don't think it's really needed...just another bell and whistle IMHO
#12
#13
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
ORIGINAL: peppi
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 .
ORIGINAL: carpetride
I believe air bags and seat belts will be available in 09 as well
seriously...I don't think it's really needed...just another bell and whistle IMHO
I believe air bags and seat belts will be available in 09 as well
seriously...I don't think it's really needed...just another bell and whistle IMHO
#15
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
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.
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.
#16
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
ORIGINAL: Retired_Ted
To me, it's an essential safety feature that should be on every bike. There's not one good reason NOT to have ABS on a motorcycle (other than the added cost, of course). Boils down to what value you put on your life and those whom you haul. Check out Harley's video - it's very convincing, imho. ABS has saved my butt twice with left turners (previously owned 2000 BMW R1100RT). Click HERE for the video.
To me, it's an essential safety feature that should be on every bike. There's not one good reason NOT to have ABS on a motorcycle (other than the added cost, of course). Boils down to what value you put on your life and those whom you haul. Check out Harley's video - it's very convincing, imho. ABS has saved my butt twice with left turners (previously owned 2000 BMW R1100RT). Click HERE for the video.
#17
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
ORIGINAL: fredouil
Hi guys,
i am in Australia and today i was going to buy a new RK08 with ABS option when the salesman told me that ABS is not available on international models (how low HD can be with our security :-( ) but will probably be available on 09.
question :
is ABS essential ? and thus have to wait until October to pick up my bike ? ( the waiting list is 4 months with bikes 50% more expensive than yours)
thanks
Hi guys,
i am in Australia and today i was going to buy a new RK08 with ABS option when the salesman told me that ABS is not available on international models (how low HD can be with our security :-( ) but will probably be available on 09.
question :
is ABS essential ? and thus have to wait until October to pick up my bike ? ( the waiting list is 4 months with bikes 50% more expensive than yours)
thanks
#18
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
....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....
#19
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
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
Darrell Griffin
San Diego, CA
#20
RE: ABS, a must have on RK ??
ORIGINAL: jmacdonald5
....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....
....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....