Hondas VFR launched yesterday

That was the general opinion of ABS before the system became almost a
fashion statement for bikes. Now every **** wants it.

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Beav

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On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:43:38 -0000, "Beav"

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Do they?

I certainly don't want ABS or linked brakes and I doubt if I'm alone
in this. ABS isn't really very common on sports bikes and sports bikes
are the best selling type of bike in this country which kind of backs
my point up.

 

I quite like it on my bike, it's certainly saved me from hitting a
couple of cars that pulled across me at least twice so far. I'm not so
sure I'd want it on a supersports bike though - I don't know why, but
it just seems wrong.

 

Yet the two "best" supersports bikes both have ABS.

 

Best what? Best selling or best reviews?

 

The latter, if IUC.

 

I have to say I was very impressed with the TCS on the Pan Euro I tried
when it kicked in on a very slippy roundabout. I probably would have
purchased it if the side stand hadn't ground out on a smaller roundabout
further up the road.

 

As I said, I like it on my bike, but haven't tried a supersports bike
with it fitted to be able to make a judgement, it's just something I
have in my head about it. Maybe once I have ridden them I'll change my
mind.

 

Name and shame.

It's probably just me but I really don't see the benefit on a sports
bike. I *like* being able to do stoppies.

 

Heh

Actually, the TCS on mine lulled me into a false sense of security
which soon became very apparent when the back end let go on a wet
manhole cover.

Kept it sunny side up though.

 

According to all those deeply insightful folks at Bike, the 'blade ,
and the Beemer -which is the bestest superbike ever in the whole wide
world.

This week.

 

Its not just touring that makes range an issue. I commute a daily 60 mile
round-trip - usually on my 650 V-strom. The less often I have to fill the
thing, the better as far as I am concerned. With over 200 miles per tank,
that means I only have to fill it about every 4th day. I really notice the
difference when I use the ST3 instead of the V-Strom as it only has a range
of about 150 miles.

 

Yeah, and this is how they described the Tenere:

"Forget the GS; this is a properly appointed, proper capable device
for real
global adventures. Double decker tall.
Bike tip: surprisingly serious."

Shows what they know huh?

I do like that new beemer though...

 

You and me both. It'd have to come with free hookers to warrant spunking
the thick end of thirteen grand on though.

New bike prices are fucking ludicrous.

 

Well..not you, obviously, but you're a lunatic in the first place.

But the latest (and apparently, greatest) sportsbikes available now ('Blade
and S1000RR Beemer) come so equipped and from all I've read from the
testers, ABS in particular is something of a good thing. Can't say owt about
linked brakes coz I've never experienced them.


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Beav

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And this is really the point. Anything new is viewed (rightfully) with
caution, so ABS and linked brakes weren't welcomed with open arms, but
they're gaining fans all the time. Is this because they work, or because
people can't be arsed turning them off or removing them altogether?

I have it in my mind that those who give these new fangled idea's a fair go,
tend not to have a closed mind, so they discover that maybe ABS isn't such a
bad thing after all. Same with linked brakes.

So what about traction control? Want it, or not?

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Beav

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I'd have to try it first and see how I get on with it.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

Talk to that nice Mr Pip, with special reference to the Pahnd Island
ferry.

 

I have a form of traction control on the Versys as standard. In the
great tradition of Japanese motorcycling acronyms it's called CLoP[1].
There's no way it'll spin up on anything but the greasiest of surfaces.

[1] Chronic Lack of Power

 

My old GL1200 had linked brakes - the brake pedal operated the rear and one
front disc, and the lever operated the other front disc.. Statto borrowed
it to take Sue out on, and came back complaining about how ineffectual the
front was.