ABS BRAKES

[ernie234]

Has anyone done a A B S brake mod on there storm.

[Stratman]

Why would you want to? Never seen the need for ABS on a bike, but that's just my humble opinion of course.

[geodude]

I miss my abs and if it was an easy mod, I'd do it on the 'T' without hesitation. I'd have to be able to turn it off though otherwise I wouldn't be interested.

No idea if you can do it on the storm though, sorry.

[bluestoesonnose]

I think it would be a PITA to fit and get it working safely. The early ones fitted to BMWs and the like were a nightmare and you were prob better off without it. Times have changed and things moved on and for road use I can see the advantage, unless you start riding to the bikes limits and use it all the time (got a mate who started doing this and got through a front tyre in 800 miles!) then it's just a warning system and no more use than another light on the dash.

[sirch345]

Ernie,
No, I've not done an ABS conversion, but I was wondering if the Honda Varedero system would work? Then I happened to see this:-
Have a look at Tony.Mon's post, 2nd up from the bottom in this link:- http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 31&t=22118

You would need to find out if the brake calipers would fit the Storm.


Chris.

[seb421]

Why would you want to? Never seen the need for ABS on a bike, but that's just my humble opinion of course.

What???

I can think of a few occasions where had the road been damp and not dry when I've had to emergency break the front would have locked up and skidded down the road.

Test ride a VFR or Blade with ABS and then reevaluate your humble opinion.

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[Stratman]

Why would you want to? Never seen the need for ABS on a bike, but that's just my humble opinion of course.

What???

I can think of a few occasions where had the road been damp and not dry when I've had to emergency break the front would have locked up and skidded down the road.

Test ride a VFR or Blade with ABS and then reevaluate your humble opinion.

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I only say that because I have never had to lock the front wheel in order to get out of trouble. Maybe I just ride according to the conditions and plan ahead more?

[seb421]

Why would you want to? Never seen the need for ABS on a bike, but that's just my humble opinion of course.

What???

I can think of a few occasions where had the road been damp and not dry when I've had to emergency break the front would have locked up and skidded down the road.

Test ride a VFR or Blade with ABS and then reevaluate your humble opinion.

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I only say that because I have never had to lock the front wheel in order to get out of trouble. Maybe I just ride according to the conditions and plan ahead more?

No matter how much planning you can't always acount for the unpredictable actions of other road users,

Other week I was in a 20 zone, doing 20 down the road I was following a friend with a fair distance between the two of us, it's daylight, I'm on a bright coloured bike with bright gear on and a bright helmet and my headlight on.

I see a car approach at a side road wanting to turn right. The car stops for my mate then just as I'm coming across her way this woman just pulls out across me.

lucky it was a rare dry day at the time because the back was up lofting in the air I had the anchors on that hard. I felt sick for hours after that I just couldn't belive that she had either not seen me or so badly misjudged the gap.

I ride the bike every single day, no matter how much you take into consideration every eventuality some retarded road user will always amaze you with the actions.

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[geodude]

You really should give it a go before passing judgement on it Stratman. It's kind of like me saying, there's no point having a threesome with two hot chicks as I only have one c0ck!!

[seb421]

You really should give it a go before passing judgement on it seb421. It's kind of like me saying, there's no point having a threesome with two hot chicks as I only have one c0ck!!

i don't follow you mate? i'm pro ABS as i have stated

[geodude]

Oops, got me seb and strat mixed up!! lol

That was for Stratman

Edit. Fixed it. hehe

[AMCQ46]

you having a threesome with seb and Stratman!!!!!!!!!!!

[simo]

Why would you want to? Never seen the need for ABS on a bike, but that's just my humble opinion of course.

+1

[VTRDark]

I don't think ABS is as affective on bikes as it is cars. I guess every little helps, but I think having more control over the amount of pressure between the rear and front brake and having good tyres is just as effective. Saying that I have had to use some heavy handed braking at times where I have almost lost it and saved myself by briefly releasing some pressure and reapplying the brakes.

(:-})

[Stratman]

I don't think ABS is as affective on bikes as it is cars. I guess every little helps, but I think having more control over the amount of pressure between the rear and front brake and having good tyres is just as effective. Saying that I have had to use some heavy handed braking at times where I have almost lost it and saved myself by briefly releasing some pressure and reapplying the brakes.

(:-})

Cadence braking. I use the rear a lot too. Doesn't screw up the geometry as much going into the bend. Oh, and I have tried the threesome thing in the past. A bit like braking, slippery when wet......