wingmann Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 58 Age : 66 Location : HAM lake MN. USA Points : 4684 Registration date : 2010-08-22
 | Subject: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:01 pm | |
| I am getting a Silverwing this spring and I would like to know the Pro's and Con's of getting a Silverwing with ABS brakes and should I get my new silverwing with ABS brakes. |
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dspevack Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2008 Age : 58 Location : Miami, FL Points : 7605 Registration date : 2008-12-27
 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:39 pm | |
| ABS Yes! You aren't stunt riding or racing, where you need to be in manual control even in emergency situations.
If you can afford ABS, its a no brainer. |
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scooterbob Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 40 Location : Chicago, IL Points : 5198 Registration date : 2009-01-30
 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:26 pm | |
| I will second that.
ABS adds value to your scoot if ever you decide to sell, and is a real life saver when you need them. Also, by not locking up your rear tire can give some extra millage out of it.
The several times my ABS kicked in that I knew about, really saved my skin.
When I purchased my 08, the added cost was $500. I know that I have more than made that up in deductibles that I never had to incur. |
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JeffR Site Admin

Number of posts : 2593 Age : 63 Location : Bay Area, Ca Points : 8052 Registration date : 2008-12-19
 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:41 pm | |
| If I ever get another bike I will do my best to get ABS. It seems that insurance plans are cheaper too if you have it. But like Bob said about it saving his skin so that in itself would make it worth it. |
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 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:31 am | |
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GaryL Super Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 237 Age : 70 Location : Casa Grande, Arizona Points : 4902 Registration date : 2010-07-09
 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:03 am | |
| Get the ABS. I needed it once on a BMW R1100RT, and I have been a believer ever since. |
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wingmann Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 58 Age : 66 Location : HAM lake MN. USA Points : 4684 Registration date : 2010-08-22
 | Subject: Re: Get new Silverwing with or with out ABS Brakes Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:42 am | |
| Thanks for the replys. I will now only buy my new Silverwing with ABS brakes if it saves my life its worth the extra cost. THANKS |
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