New member from Indiana
#1
02-11-2012, 04:04 PM
New member from Indiana
First bike was a Ninja 650R (well, first bike after a 10 year layoff), then a VFR800A and now I'm seriously considering either a ZX14 or Concours 14. Leaning towards the ZX with quick release racks and Givi V35 bags. Just wish the ZX had ABS here in the states.
#2
02-11-2012, 05:30 PM
I am not a fan of ABS yet, but if I read correctly, the cams and tuning between the two are the major differences? am sure there are others, but I would probably sport the 14 in street dress first. Although the connie would be a second option. No ABS for me.
#6
02-24-2012, 01:04 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
My Honda ST 1300 has front and rear ABS, and its the BOMB!!! I tested it out on the road to work last summer, we had sand from the snow plow still on the road and I grabbed the brakes to see what it would do, it was sooooo cool, the tires slipped for a nano second and then powered down to a stop perfectly!
#7
02-24-2012, 05:49 PM
Deejer, just curious, does the ABS "pulse" or "bang" like in a cage? I disconnected the ABS on my Rover because I hated it. Brakes were too vague feeling. I think ABS is a good thing ONLY if people familiarize themselves with it in THEIR VEHICLE. If they don't, they will freak-out the first panic stop they get into. I'm not a fan....
I'm sure it's much different on a bike?
GADZZZ; Bass, please forgive my rudeness. Welcome to the forums. Didn't mean to divert the thread. How did you like the VFR? I thought those were nicely styled. Sounds like you may do some touring or long haul? You a fan of ABS, it seems?
I'm sure it's much different on a bike?
GADZZZ; Bass, please forgive my rudeness. Welcome to the forums. Didn't mean to divert the thread. How did you like the VFR? I thought those were nicely styled. Sounds like you may do some touring or long haul? You a fan of ABS, it seems?
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#8
02-24-2012, 06:05 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
It was the same as in our 2002 Toyota Camry. It's like a grind pulse. I've been in the Camry on the hill down from work before and had a chance to try it out on a small section of ice and it's awesome. It grinds and the harder you push the pedal the better it slows you down without sliding.
#9
02-25-2012, 12:49 PM
Deejer, just curious, does the ABS "pulse" or "bang" like in a cage? I disconnected the ABS on my Rover because I hated it. Brakes were too vague feeling. I think ABS is a good thing ONLY if people familiarize themselves with it in THEIR VEHICLE. If they don't, they will freak-out the first panic stop they get into. I'm not a fan....
I'm sure it's much different on a bike?
GADZZZ; Bass, please forgive my rudeness. Welcome to the forums. Didn't mean to divert the thread. How did you like the VFR? I thought those were nicely styled. Sounds like you may do some touring or long haul? You a fan of ABS, it seems?
I'm sure it's much different on a bike?
GADZZZ; Bass, please forgive my rudeness. Welcome to the forums. Didn't mean to divert the thread. How did you like the VFR? I thought those were nicely styled. Sounds like you may do some touring or long haul? You a fan of ABS, it seems?
