Al Z. Heimer Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said: I cant back my bike into corners with ABS, thats why I dont have it ..................... That's not the reason. It is because you bike is broke. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 That's not the reason. It is because you bike is broke. Damn that's hitting below the belt [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Truff^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 hour ago, 2talltim said: No being able to dial them in better or change the % from front to rear. Plus a lot of guys and myself like to trail brake into a corner and if you try that with linked it will make the bike nose dive and upset your line. The linked brakes on the FJR are not even noticeable. I drag the rear a good bit, never feel a nose dive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said: The linked brakes on the FJR are not even noticeable. I drag the rear a good bit, never feel a nose dive. Same here, but in Tim's defense...I now recall many peeps on the Connies bitching about that. Their link is different than mine even though they are both Kaw's. I trail brake a lot and there is no real dive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Sounds like the problem is probably bike specific. Maybe my next set of wheels I'll give linked brakes a second look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 minute ago, 2talltim said: Sounds like the problem is probably bike specific. Maybe my next set of wheels I'll give linked brakes a second look. I also think there were adjustments to the Connie system in newer models based on the bitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 3 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: The linked brakes on the FJR are not even noticeable. I drag the rear a good bit, never feel a nose dive. Then why bother with the added weight, cost and complexity. Have you ever bled them? 5th gen VFR were linked front to back 1/3 pots and back to front 1/6 pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 19 minutes ago, motocat12 said: Then why bother with the added weight, cost and complexity. Have you ever bled them? 5th gen VFR were linked front to back 1/3 pots and back to front 1/6 pots Bother for the purpose of stopping better, it is not noticeable from a nose dive perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 hour ago, JustinNck1 said: Bother for the purpose of stopping better, it is not noticeable from a nose dive perspective. We're talking linked not ABS still. Stopping better would be all pots engaged not a few @ each end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) ABS is preferable. That being said; If you have a non-abs bike, as I don't there are certain things you can do to improve your braking proficiency. I'll go on a solo ride about once a month or so where I practice "hard braking". I"ll get going a certain elevated speed then stop as fast as I can. Rinse & repeat 4 or 5 times. This usually amounts to the back wheel coming off the ground an inch or two & me hearing a certain howl from the front tire, indicating it is about to (but hasn't) locked up. If it starts to lock up I just ease up a little. This exercise has taught me to have a feel for the brakes. A little rear keeps the front from diving. These practice sessions (& Mid Ohio) has definitely helped me out in a few emergency situations. It's amazing how little you have to use your brakes on the street (until there's an emergency situation). That's where practice comes in. Unless of course you have ABS. Then you can just grab a handful, so I am told. Edited May 11, 2016 by jschaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 1 minute ago, jschaf said: A little rear keeps the front from diving. And this is why I like my linked brakes. I can push the front hard and it adds a little rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 And if your tires are shit, abs isn't going to help you. When end I bought my TB it came with some no name Chinese tires, first snow I came off an entrance ramp at 15 - 20 mph and abs kicked on and I just kept sliding and sliding and sliding across 4 lanes of traffic into a parking lot and managed to not hit anything. I went straight to the tire shop and bought some snow tires, and in the spring bought some real tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman1 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I would love to have ABS and traction control on my bike. I am pretty sure my next bike will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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