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PostSubject: Upgrading to ABS   Upgrading to ABS I_icon_minitimeMon May 30, 2011 1:48 pm

Has anyone here ever tried to upgrade their brakes to ABS after owning it? If so, can you tell me about your experience?
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PostSubject: Re: Upgrading to ABS   Upgrading to ABS I_icon_minitimeMon May 30, 2011 2:16 pm

kbcmdba wrote:
Has anyone here ever tried to upgrade their brakes to ABS after owning it?

It would be cost prohibitive to upgrade to ABS.
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PostSubject: Re: Upgrading to ABS   Upgrading to ABS I_icon_minitimeMon May 30, 2011 8:00 pm

What kind of cost?
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PostSubject: Re: Upgrading to ABS   Upgrading to ABS I_icon_minitimeMon May 30, 2011 8:13 pm

Its not just sensors and basic brake parts. Its also the computer brains behind it. There also may be certain parts that are completely different because their casting includes ABS fastening points.

It would likely be cheaper to purchase a used Silverwing, switch over any upgrades you have on the current one, and sell it.

ABS is a great feature, but there is a reason that there was a couple grand difference between the ABS and non ABS models. And that's just a factory cost difference, not parts at retail prices.

Also, if you were in the market for a used scooter with ABS, how comfortable would you feel if the seller said, "No, it didn't come with ABS. I added it aftermarket."
Would you have the same comfort level with the bike without knowing how dilligent he was in doing everything that Honda did from the factory?

That's exactly how you're buyer is gonna feel if you try to sell an aftermarket ABS bike.
You'll never get your money out of the upgrade, ever.


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PostSubject: Re: Upgrading to ABS   Upgrading to ABS I_icon_minitimeMon May 30, 2011 8:18 pm

Dan and Bill - thanks and darn.
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