ABS on bikes. What for?
- Thread starter Roger
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Now that's funny!
strokerlmt
Moderator
Saw this today in town. HD coming through town. HUGE fiberglass purple side bags, hard rear seat bag glass and purple, some sort of rear seat / back rest / hand rests concoction where the wife was sitting. Front fairing the size of Oregon, cruise pegs for both riders, and two speakers bolted to the fairing playing s*&^t music.
"Press on".
LMT
DoKnowHarm
Scooter
Way back when, when I took a basic riders course, I learned that I could stop in a shorter distance without ABS. I was riding a BMW with ABS (could be deactivated via a switch) and my instructor, who also owned a BMW, taught me that with proper braking technique a rider could brake more efficiently and without locking up a tire.
I'll admit, having ABS was nice but mostly in those "Oh Shi*" moments where my then-novice abilities would have otherwise locked up a tire and sent me out of control.
Let's put it this way, if I ever convince my wife to ride, we'll be getting her a bike with ABS. I think that statement alone best illustrates my point.
I'll admit, having ABS was nice but mostly in those "Oh Shi*" moments where my then-novice abilities would have otherwise locked up a tire and sent me out of control.
Let's put it this way, if I ever convince my wife to ride, we'll be getting her a bike with ABS. I think that statement alone best illustrates my point.
Roger
Street Tracker
Hi DKH. Didn't see you sneak in there. Welcome to the forum.
I have seen a few videos showing how good ABS is over no ABS. Still doesn't convince me that ABS is something I need. Your instructor might have a different view about ABS now. It would seem that your instructor emphasized to you, how important proper braking is though. That to me is worth more than just relying on some system to do your thinking or working for you.
I don't know about 'trying to convince' someone to ride a bike. I know my wife doesn't even want to get on the bike with me. Unless someone isn't absolutely keen on learning how to ride a bike, then I fear that person might not be willing or confident enough to properly learn to ride. Best bet is to probably rent a couple of small dirt bikes and go tear around some sand pits or open fields. If you take a fall someplace like that, the landing will be a bit softer. Then see how much of a fun factor bikes are for that person.
Here is a complete shot in the dark. As daft as I think these things are, it is an option for some riders. A Spyder, not quite the motorcycle experience but pretty close.
http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/
I have seen a few videos showing how good ABS is over no ABS. Still doesn't convince me that ABS is something I need. Your instructor might have a different view about ABS now. It would seem that your instructor emphasized to you, how important proper braking is though. That to me is worth more than just relying on some system to do your thinking or working for you.
I don't know about 'trying to convince' someone to ride a bike. I know my wife doesn't even want to get on the bike with me. Unless someone isn't absolutely keen on learning how to ride a bike, then I fear that person might not be willing or confident enough to properly learn to ride. Best bet is to probably rent a couple of small dirt bikes and go tear around some sand pits or open fields. If you take a fall someplace like that, the landing will be a bit softer. Then see how much of a fun factor bikes are for that person.
Here is a complete shot in the dark. As daft as I think these things are, it is an option for some riders. A Spyder, not quite the motorcycle experience but pretty close.
http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/
DoKnowHarm
Scooter
You give me advice on my wife...and then offer a Can-Am Spyder...?
I'm not sure which peeves me more.
I'm not sure which peeves me more.
DoKnowHarm
Scooter
It was the failure to stay in your lane that was the problem, not the quality of your concern.
ANYWAY