08-23-2015, 11:03 PM
Yes everyone is different. With regards to stainless steel brake lines " transforming" the bike ( as well as the "recommend tire of the day" and aftermarket rear shocks) I have tried all of the above over the years and find them never living up to the claim for me. I can't tell aftermarket shocks from stock, tires to me are tires, they roll, they turn they keep the shiny parts off the tarmac ( although some last longer for me than others) and stainless brake likes don't make my brakes feel any different. None of them "transformed" my bikes into anything they weren't before. Not saying YOU won't feel anything any different, but I certainly didn't, and felt foolish every time I sprung for expensive parts that seemingly made no difference. The only thing that has made any noticeable difference for me was a fork brace on my 750 Nighthawk, which cured a shimmy I was having. other than that I seem to get no benefit for spending money on expensive aftermarket stuff, which is why both of my CB1100s, and my ST 1300 have remained basically bone stock. I'd rather spend my money on gas, oil, and oem motorcycle consumables.
As far as ABS goes, my 13 CB didn't have it, my 14 CB does. That's how they came. Have not had to use it on the 14 yet, or had it activated that I could tell even though I have panic stopped a couple of times.
Note and I believe this is true contrary to certain published reports, the 13 and 14 ABS are different. The 13 is a 3 pot linked system and the 14 is a two pot non linked system.
As far as ABS goes, my 13 CB didn't have it, my 14 CB does. That's how they came. Have not had to use it on the 14 yet, or had it activated that I could tell even though I have panic stopped a couple of times.
Note and I believe this is true contrary to certain published reports, the 13 and 14 ABS are different. The 13 is a 3 pot linked system and the 14 is a two pot non linked system.