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SpongeBob

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posted November 30, 2006 08:52 PM

ZZR1400 ABS?

Does anyone here own the ABS model?

countersteer

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posted November 30, 2006 09:53 PM

i sincerely hope not
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zxlnt

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posted November 30, 2006 11:31 PM

Maybe the Euro Guys..

Hannula

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posted December 01, 2006 01:15 AM

Confessing...

SpongeBob

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posted December 01, 2006 10:41 AM

Well, i'm getting a ZZR1400 mainly as a sport tourer for two, so the ABS would give me alittle more peace of mind.

I do go for the occasional trackday, hopefully ground clearance would not be that much of an issue.

chez

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posted December 01, 2006 02:20 PM

+1
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fullzx12r

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posted December 22, 2006 02:03 PM

+2
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zerMATT

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posted December 22, 2006 03:20 PM

stevewfl

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posted December 22, 2006 07:53 PM

ABS

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spongebob

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posted December 23, 2006 01:10 PM

I was refering to the ground clearance of the bike at full lean.

I believe the ABS and non-ABS models are identical in terms of cornering capability.

Anyway, I've put about 1000miles on my bike in two weeks. Very nice machine. Will go for a trackday after my next oil change.

sp00ky

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posted March 12, 2007 02:13 AM

I just ordered an ABS model - there is NO difference in handling according to my dealer. I ordered the ABS coz last time i fell off a bike was due to brake lockup. Get it in 3 day - cant wait
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dbeadling

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posted March 12, 2007 06:29 AM

abs corners fine unless you forget to take the training wheels off

Smiffy

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posted March 13, 2007 10:51 PM

ABS has just become available in the UK as a £500.00 option.
If I was ordering today, I would get it fitted.
I have had one bad "off" in my biking history, panicked when something happened in front of me, grabbed a handful and washed out the front.
Worst feeling in the world that was, and try as I could to keep the bike upright she went down big time. I wasn't badly hurt but it was a horrible feeling, one that I would hate to go through again.
I don't care how good a rider you (or I) think we are, when the shit hits the fan the reaction is to grab everything in sight, whether that be the front brake, rear brake, your bollocks, whatever.
ABS could (could) prevent you going down in that instance. I'm not saying it will stop you any quicker...it won't. But if it prevents your wheels from locking up (especially the front) then it's good enough for me.
My next bike (another 1400) will have ABS
Rob

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posted March 14, 2007 04:31 AM

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ABS

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Smiffy

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posted March 14, 2007 10:01 AM

quote:
quote:
ABS

Be a heck of a long sleep if you wished you'd had it in an emergency

stevewfl

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posted March 14, 2007 12:09 PM

True dat - and you may wish you were in a car wearing a seatbelt when the old lady pulls her cager out in front of you too, your point?

only 1 out of every gazillion bikes come standard with ABS, I choose to purchase an ABS equipped bike about the time my retirement benefits come in~
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Mechanic

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posted March 14, 2007 07:39 PM

Smiffy, don't waste your breath...they're all too good this side of the pond - that and different laws of physics apply.
It's only appropriate for us pasty complexion Europeans who don't know how to brake.
Don't stir them up again, they'll just start insulting your riding ability and calling you ghey or something equally as imaginitive

stevewfl

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posted March 14, 2007 09:53 PM

us? no way!? tell me it ain't so!?

seat belts and ABS should come standard on every bike.
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Hannula

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posted March 15, 2007 03:37 AM

Edited By: Hannula on 15 Mar 2007 04:38

The 14ABS vs. non-ABS 14, same OEM tyres in both bikes, full braking from 35 mph (spot the difference):

stevewfl

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posted March 15, 2007 05:30 PM

Edited By: stevewfl on 15 Mar 2007 18:31

ABS!?

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1badzx12r

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posted March 15, 2007 05:34 PM

quote:
us? no way!? tell me it ain't so!?

seat belts and ABS should come standard on every bike.

more mods to take off for weight to power ratio... huh..
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1badzx12r

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posted March 15, 2007 05:36 PM

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The 14ABS vs. non-ABS 14, same OEM tyres in both bikes, full braking from 35 mph (spot the difference):

whats wrong with this picture.... 1 a fatass and 1 skinny
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stevewfl

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posted March 15, 2007 06:17 PM

ya that test pic is about as accurate and useful as comparing tits on a bore's ass
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stevewfl

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posted March 15, 2007 06:19 PM

This dude is trying to say "ABS SUX"