Hello everyone, i just joined the forum, been lurking for a short time. I've been looking at downsizing from my 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate since i haven't been going on long (2000 mile round trip) camping trips like i used to do. When looking at some of the ads people post they will sometimes say their bike has ABS - I know it was an option on the SWing but how do i confirm that the ABS option is really on the bike they are advertising. I've been riding for 20 years and I've seen a lot of bikes - mostly BMWs with ABS, they have a toothed ring on the hub for a sensor to read the wheel speed and modulate the brakes when ABS is active. On the cheepo Chinese 250cc scooter we have there is a small valve mounted to the front brake line that is labeled "ABS" i'm not positive how it works but i haven't looked up the front brake on it in the 10000 miles we've ridden it. My BIL bought a 2002 that was advertised as having ABS (not available in the US if i read correctly) and i dont believe it has ABS - just the normal linked braking for Rear/Front brake via the 3rd caliper piston.

so how does one verify ABS is on a Silverwing?

The pulser ring on the wheels, under and of a smaller diameter than the brake disc. Also, there should be an ABS light on the dashboard that should only light if the ABS malfunctions.

Those are the two places I would look.

do you have a picture of one with pulse ring and one without?

The ABS light illuminates when you switch the ignition on. It goes off when the scoot reaches a certain speed (8mph I think). After that it should only come on if there is a problem.

Cheers,

This picture in my album shows the ring clearly if you enlarge it (click on the picture) - it's inside the front disc:

http://www.silverwing600.com/gallery/Personal-album-of-MikeO/dsc00554-pic_420.htm

very good - as I thought the ad was falsely stating he had a ABS silverwing.