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ballisticexchris
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A little background on me: I'm a 58 year old solid novice off road type of rider that has good and bad habit's like anyone else. I raced District 37 Hare and Hounds, a few European Hare Scrambles, etc. years ago. I never had the speed or skill to get past novice level.
I did a search and came up with nothing on this. I figured it would be interesting to see how many of us like/dislike the ABS system when we get off the pavement. I personally think proper tire selection and rider skill has a lot to do with it. Let's face it, most all of us (me included) are not taking this huge beast in stupid nasty terrain regularly.
My recent ride included some pretty darn tough terrain. It had everything from steep loose downhills and very slippery off camber dirt covered rocks. At no time did I feel the need to shut off the ABS. In fact I was happy to have it. I'm pretty confident my tire selection had a whole bunch to do with it. Those full blown knobbys grabbed the ground and never lost enough traction to scare me.
IMO, when I get to the point that I want to shut off the ABS, then it's time to take a hard look at why I'm even taking this bike in that type of riding condition. Guys that I know personally that are expert riders always say to get a lighter bike for that stuff.
For you guys that can go 30+ mph and throw out a 180 deg brake slide on this beast, well, I think you are either a pro or need therapy!!
I did a search and came up with nothing on this. I figured it would be interesting to see how many of us like/dislike the ABS system when we get off the pavement. I personally think proper tire selection and rider skill has a lot to do with it. Let's face it, most all of us (me included) are not taking this huge beast in stupid nasty terrain regularly.
My recent ride included some pretty darn tough terrain. It had everything from steep loose downhills and very slippery off camber dirt covered rocks. At no time did I feel the need to shut off the ABS. In fact I was happy to have it. I'm pretty confident my tire selection had a whole bunch to do with it. Those full blown knobbys grabbed the ground and never lost enough traction to scare me.
IMO, when I get to the point that I want to shut off the ABS, then it's time to take a hard look at why I'm even taking this bike in that type of riding condition. Guys that I know personally that are expert riders always say to get a lighter bike for that stuff.
For you guys that can go 30+ mph and throw out a 180 deg brake slide on this beast, well, I think you are either a pro or need therapy!!
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