Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:19 am
Cath wrote:Yeah right, Ty - who are you trying to kid being all reasonable? We know it was the "big girls blouse" argument that convinced ya!
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Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:49 pm
Don't want it,Don't need it
Don't need these rider aids they take the fun out of riding a bike
Don't need these rider aids they take the fun out of riding a bike
Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:12 pm
Stereo wrote:Can you tune the ABS.....
If it is adjustable, in theory you should be able to do the BEST stoppies!
nup..CONTROL gives u the best stoppies...
might see if i can buy sum huh??
Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:04 pm
I'd go for it. I know that no matter how much I practise emergency braking, ABS will do a better job 90% of the time. Testing with professional riders prove that ABS invariably offers better stopping distance, and far more control in a variety of situations.
I'd prefer to have the insurance, personally. But of course it would depend on price.
I'd prefer to have the insurance, personally. But of course it would depend on price.
Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:40 pm
Ok, my 2c's worth
ABS works by quickly activating then deactivating the brakes. This prevents a skid but also increases braking distance. On dry tarmac I would find it hard to really need it. Should you find yourself in wet/slippery/greasy conditions, then it may be worth it?
Also, look at the stats for the VFR800 VTEC (try Uk as Aus doesn't have ABS option). Take particular note of the varience in dry weight. It's a massive addition, and all unsprung weight. I reviewed an ABS version of this bike in 02/03, and found its brakes to great - I just didn't have the courage to test the ABS on the icy British roads, although it stopped from an indicated 148mph very well
ABS works by quickly activating then deactivating the brakes. This prevents a skid but also increases braking distance. On dry tarmac I would find it hard to really need it. Should you find yourself in wet/slippery/greasy conditions, then it may be worth it?
Also, look at the stats for the VFR800 VTEC (try Uk as Aus doesn't have ABS option). Take particular note of the varience in dry weight. It's a massive addition, and all unsprung weight. I reviewed an ABS version of this bike in 02/03, and found its brakes to great - I just didn't have the courage to test the ABS on the icy British roads, although it stopped from an indicated 148mph very well