SSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!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!
'07 z1000 - ABS or not?
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ty
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If you have no fear, you're not going fast enough.
Never argue with an idiot. He'll drag you down to his level, then beat you with experience.
Never argue with an idiot. He'll drag you down to his level, then beat you with experience.
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.
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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
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07 ZX10R since new, tracky TBA, KX450F, 87 CR250 restoration, GT MTB - I've got serious thrill issues, dude