I can't seem to find any aftermarket abs systems. Do they even sell a kit?
I can't seem to find any aftermarket abs systems. Do they even sell a kit?
There are none. ABS is carefully engineered to match the bike, I think most bike makers toll up so you can't even transplant systems to similar bikes in their lineup.Not that I’ve ever heard of. It’s a system that needs to be integrated with a vehicle in far too many places for anything aftermarket to be viable.
Where they carefully engineered to match the frame?I've seen aftermarket tits, but never abs.
Doubtful, they always seem like they just slap em on.Where they carefully engineered to match the frame?
Hah! I see what you did there!I've seen aftermarket tits, but never abs.
On reading more about that TCB thingy, it would simulate the effect of having air in your brake system
oh goodie, a brilliant solution for anyone wanting to impart their high performance hydraulic disc brakes with that nostalgic leather like feel of cable actuated drum brakes.
Well, it would probably slow you down. If you knew your brakes were about as effective as fred flintstone dragging his feet, you probably would ride more cautiously.
I'd look into those.I've seen aftermarket tits, but never abs.
I'd look into those.
I miss having Inreb around. Thanks for the mammaries
I miss having Inreb around. Thanks for the memories.
An example of why there are no "kits".
I had two of the same model bike just one abs and on non-abs. One street (non-abs) and one with it's intended use on the track (has ABS) - salvage title on frame. Can't be used on the street.
I didn't need the ABS on the track bike. Small displacement and not the best system for track use....plus it's extra weight.
for me to put it on the non-abs bike I needed to swap and do the following:
- remove ENTIRE brake system from ABS bike (master cylinder, lines, to caliper, to extra plumbing to the abs module/pump and continuned all the way to the rear brake since it's all interconnected)
- remove the ABS rings from the wheels
- remove the ECU
- remove the ENTIRE wire harness to accommodate for the additional electrical clips the ABS system rtequires to operate
- remove the dash, so the ABS warning light is on the non-ABS bike in case it's not functioning properly
...then weld/make new tabs. All of the extra tabs and mounting points on the non-ABS bike do not exist since it does not come with them from factory...because it doesn't have ABS.
then remove all that crap from the non-abs bike. Then reassemble it.
NOT worth the time or effort and it wouldn't have cost me anything because I already had the entire system.
If you don't have the entire system, it will cost you WAY beyond the extra $500 in difference for a brand new bike between ABS and non-ABS.