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by Skier
Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Let me repackage things: ABS is an accident avoidance system because it allows for superior braking than a vast majority of riders. Once again, it is NOT an accident avoidance system and to label it as such gives a false and misleading impression as to its capabilities. ABS helps reduce the chances...
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.
Replies: 12
Views: 4135

storysunfolding wrote:Biology- infectious diseases specializing in virology focused on HIV
Congrats on the impending degree.

You should update your blog with some interesting stories and info. :)
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Gummiente's point: all I am saying is that it is not an "accident avoidance system" like some people mistakenly believe it to be. 100ft ABS assisted stopping distances don't mean dodo if the truck you're trying not to hit is sitting at the 80ft mark. I asked: Here's a question: would ABS b...
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Re: Reason for ABS

You said: I know exactly what I said. The fact that you have chosen to take it out of context and completely misinterpret it is something that I have no control over. If you are not going to take the time to properly read and understand what I say before responding, do us both a favour and skip my ...
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Re: Reason for ABS

I would like to see articles where ABS is outperformed by a good or great rider in real world scenarios. You completely missed my point. I did not say ABS is or can be outperformed by skilled riders with traditional systems - all I am saying is that it is not an "accident avoidance system"...
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Re: Reason for ABS

Rhadam, you need to realise that under certain circumstances the stopping distance will actually be increased with an ABS system. The whole concept about ABS is to enable controlled braking with maximum efficiency in all situations, not providing "on a dime" stopping distances regardless ...
by Skier
Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:02 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

sapaul wrote:The point I was trying to make was that an investment in rider skills (and we can never do enough or stop learning) will be more valuable than an investment in an ABS system.
I don't think anyone on this board will disagree with that. I don't.
by Skier
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

For all my loving of modern ABS on motorcycles, none of my bikes have ever had them. Chances are good my next bike won't have them, nor the bike after that. The best solution in this case is twofold: practice, practice practice combined with getting professional riding instruction. Go take an experi...
by Skier
Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Workhorse as opposed to pleasure ride ..
Replies: 8
Views: 6623

Why bother keeping it clean? If it's in proper mechanical condition, less cleaning means more time for riding.

I once heard someone refer to their motorcycle as a meticulously maintained rolling dirt clod. My bikes fit that bill.
by Skier
Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: ABS on a bike that was non-ABS
Replies: 36
Views: 10474

Gotta disagree there, Skier. Most tests I read in Motorcycle Consumer News, the non-ABS bikes have shorter stopping distances on dry pavement. It's on wet pavement the ABS shines. I would regard anything IIHS publishes with a great deal of skepticism anyway. They're a puppet of the insurance indust...