04-20-2018, 12:56 AM
I have not had to use the ABS on my CB1100EX, but I did on my 2013 CB500XA.
I was in the right lane on a 4-lane highway travelling at somewhat over the speed limit. There was a car behind me in the other lane. She realized that she was just about to miss her exit, so she speed up and swerved right at me. If I had not seen her and slammed on the brakes, she would have run right over me.
I have no idea why she didn't just slow down and change lanes behind me. Probably the same reason she almost missed her exit I guess. This is the first motorcycle I have owned that had ABS brakes. I am sure glad it did.
That reminded me why I shouldn't use busy highways while riding a motorcycle. Better to use a quiet 2-lane road and enjoy the scenery. It may take 10 minutes longer, but at least I will arrive alive.
I was in the right lane on a 4-lane highway travelling at somewhat over the speed limit. There was a car behind me in the other lane. She realized that she was just about to miss her exit, so she speed up and swerved right at me. If I had not seen her and slammed on the brakes, she would have run right over me.
I have no idea why she didn't just slow down and change lanes behind me. Probably the same reason she almost missed her exit I guess. This is the first motorcycle I have owned that had ABS brakes. I am sure glad it did.
That reminded me why I shouldn't use busy highways while riding a motorcycle. Better to use a quiet 2-lane road and enjoy the scenery. It may take 10 minutes longer, but at least I will arrive alive.