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ABS for me

Or will have an ABS CBR. Finally have a date my CBR250RAB will be in. I ordered it with $$$ down in March. It should be here Sept 25, 6 months later. I have been rather patient, if I don't say so myself. I wanted an ABS model since day one. I do not want to ever go down again when I apply the front brake, and I want to be able to stop fast on all types of surfaces. No motorcycle I have ever owned has had ABS, but I sure like the idea. I could have had a non-ABS 3 mos. ago, but I resisted; already have 2 others like that.

 

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IAll ABS systems have brake release problems when going over bumps. If a bump makes the rear tire lift just a bit the computer thinks it's lifting (stoppie) and releases the brakes in the name of stability.

It's worse in lighter bikes than heavier ones.

I'll certainly test it & report on its characteristics & quirks, if any. I understand it works very fast making 100 corrections per second so I doubt I would notice it. I also understand it has very compliant suspension so bouncing off the road should be a rarity.

You mentioned you had bumpy roads so maybe its a bigger issue for you than me. Around here the road is full of idiots which I've come to learn to expect the nonsense from any of them.

Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

 

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Metalstorm, I had a 1992 Honda Accord and had the same problem with over-sensitive ABS although my problem was on icy roads. I sometimes had to jam on the parking brake to avoid a collision. So I installed a switch in the wire that led to the ABS fuse. I presume the same could be done on the CBR 250R. I believe if the fuse is blown then the system reverts to non-ABS

I don't often ride on icy roads; how about you?

 

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Not trying to start an argument, and promise I won't participate in it if that's where it goes....


In addition, most tests indicate that while ABS is more consistent, it does not stop faster than properly applied non-ABS brakes in stopping. In fact, the CBR manual specifically states that ABS will take longer to stop than a non-ABS bike. Progressive braking near the limits of adhesion is the fastest way from X to zero.

RIDE SAFE!

So, what happens with ABS when you progressively brake near the limits of adhesion? The ABS never intervenes. The best of both worlds.

Just because your bike has ABS you do NOT want to abandon everything you know about good braking. In fact, you definitely should practice it.

My point has always been is is a bit of a safety net; when the coefficient of friction drops below what you expect, or you "panic" stop applying brakes in an emergency situation & your adrenalin conspires with your grip to squeeze a bit harder than you would otherwise. Peace, brother.

 

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Glad we're in agreement Luke! I know myself well enough to know ABS is a blessing to me & well worth the extra $500 and the wait to have. It certainly is a personal decision. Being the technical person I am, I have expoused my beliefs so others could make an intelligent decision. I only wish Honda would have made either available so riders could actually choose. I sincerely hope mine actually is delivered in Sept when my guy told me to expect it.

 

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we dont even get ABS where i am...

but i suppose non ABS is more fun if you want to slide around a bit and what not
optimism!

but if we had ABS available id have bought that

So where are you from?