BIKER sues HD over ABS or not - Page 4

azoomm · 12-21-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

So he had to "Lay it down", eh?

I'm shocked.

Yeah, not really.

And forgive me for being dumb, but I thought the ABS really only kept the FRONT from locking up?

How the hell did this get even as far as a jury if the outcome wouldn't have been prevented had the bike actually been equiped with ABS?

Not everyone knows that. In fact, at the Long Beach show, one of the BMW dealer guys corrected me that all BMW motorcycles have ABS that works on the rear. Silly dealer guys....

tommymac · 12-21-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Not everyone knows that. In fact, at the Long Beach show, one of the BMW dealer guys corrected me that all BMW motorcycles have ABS that works on the rear. Silly dealer guys....

lets see how the NY guys do LOL

Trip · 12-21-2011, 10:45 AM

How much have you used your GS in the mud, Zoom? There is a reason why I turn my ABS off when I go off road.

At least on the 12 and it's linked brakes, the ABS does monitor and effect the rear. Not to the same degree as the front though.

shmike · 12-21-2011, 11:05 AM

I had no idea ABS was front only until this thread.

Is that all bikes, some bikes, or what?

Dave · 12-21-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Not everyone knows that. In fact, at the Long Beach show, one of the BMW dealer guys corrected me that all BMW motorcycles have ABS that works on the rear. Silly dealer guys....

That's when you lock the rear up for a skidding stop right on front of him. Lol

Trip · 12-21-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I had no idea ABS was front only until this thread.

Is that all bikes, some bikes, or what?

Actually it's not on all bikes. ABS does effect rear wheel on a lot of bikes, but it effects the front much more than the rear. There are some that try and prevent rear lock from ever occuring. It varies a lot. As I said, my BMW does effect the rear wheel. You go slam on the rear in the mud and you definitely notice it having an effect. Which is why I and most of the 12GS riders turn them off in the dirt.

tommymac · 12-21-2011, 12:20 PM

Do any bikes have the linked ABS?

Trip · 12-21-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Do any bikes have the linked ABS?

yes, the BMW integral system for one.

Here ya go: http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-moto...mw-abs-asc.htm

azoomm · 12-21-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Actually it's not on all bikes. ABS does effect rear wheel on a lot of bikes, but it effects the front much more than the rear. There are some that try and prevent rear lock from ever occuring. It varies a lot. As I said, my BMW does effect the rear wheel. You go slam on the rear in the mud and you definitely notice it having an effect. Which is why I and most of the 12GS riders turn them off in the dirt.

Are you confusing asc with abs?

Trip · 12-21-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Are you confusing asc with abs?

I dont have asc.

12-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#33
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	How much have you used your GS in the mud, Zoom? There is a reason why I turn my ABS off when I go off road. At least on the 12 and it's linked brakes, the ABS does monitor and effect the rear. Not to the same degree as the front though. Last edited by Trip; 12-21-2011 at 10:50 AM..

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shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I had no idea ABS was front only until this thread. Is that all bikes, some bikes, or what? __________________ Racing For Smiles

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tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Do any bikes have the linked ABS?