IIHS asks gov't to mandate ABS on motorcycles - Page 3

Avatard · 05-11-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

22lbs extra on the CBR600. One other thing I don't like is that with Honda they shove linked brakes down your throat with the ABS package.

Again, I like being able to lock the rear sometimes. It's saved my ass more than once.

azoomm · 05-11-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

22lbs extra on the CBR600. One other thing I don't like is that with Honda they shove linked brakes down your throat with the ABS package.

The entire package on the BMW is 5lbs - that includes quick shifter, raceABS and traction control.

Of course, I have no idea how fun it is to work on. Seeing as though it's a bmw... not easy.

Particle Man · 05-11-2010, 10:06 PM

I hope they realize that if this goes through there will be a lot of mods out there for disabling the system (for those that don't come switchable)

Tmall · 05-11-2010, 11:07 PM

The only complaint I have is, how am I going to lay my bike down now??

Papa_Complex · 05-11-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

The only complaint I have is, how am I going to lay my bike down now??

Kick down two gears at 10K?

101lifts2 · 05-11-2010, 11:11 PM

I guess we could can the MSF class now...

askmrjesus · 05-12-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

The entire package on the BMW is 5lbs - that includes quick shifter, raceABS and traction control.

Of course, I have no idea how fun it is to work on. Seeing as though it's a bmw... not easy.

I can't say for sure, since I haven't peeled the ugly off of an RR yet, but I think your 5lbs may only include the electronics and the assorted shifter position sensor hoo-hah.

Then there's the pump, and splitters and secondary sensors, tiny valves named Klaus, and a bunch of weird shit you don't know what is does.

JC

azoomm · 05-12-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

The only complaint I have is, how am I going to lay my bike down now??

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05-11-2010, 11:07 PM	#24
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	The only complaint I have is, how am I going to lay my bike down now??