turbosdad
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Eventually ABS will be across the board. I remember recently reading this.....Here goes my memory recall, if I recall correctly there was a large% decrease in crashes/fatalities for ABS equipped motorcycles. (I will look it up)
This will not go unnoticed.
The fed is very aware of the motorcycle fatality count.
A large problem with motorcycle crashes is the rider takes no action or improper action prior to collision. Improper action usually includes over or under braking.
It does not matter how long you have been riding on the street or on the track, no one can foresee all conditions on the street. The surface never remains constant. Oil, grease, anti-freeze, sand, gravel, WET LEAVES, water, and the coefficient of friction changes all the time. ABS is a safety net, added weight makes little difference on the street.
The big problem is change and the human ego. Some riders believe they can modulate the brakes more than 6 times a second or threshold brake every time all the time.
How many people practice threshold braking on a regular basis? If ever?
- MCN Roadtest: ABS Equipped Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade tested[/url]
I want to ability to go fast(that's why I bought a Buse)....BUT in reality I am on the public roads somewhat obeying the speed limits most of the times. IF I was on the straight track looking for all it is worth...hell I might remove the brakes altogether (worlds fastest indian). On the streets the number 1 cause of bike wrecks is other drivers pulling out in front of you. When that happens you HAVE to stop as fast as you can while staying upright and in some control. No one is making anyone buy an ABS system bike....I will look at them seriously when available, I will look to lose weight in other areas.
the video of the bike going from dry, to wet, to sand while braking hard is really awesome.
IMHO
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