When your ABS kicks in....

[el duque_imp]

I am assuming it feels similar to ABS on a car? Like when the pedal goes soft and you can hear the ABS clattering away.

I had that happen on my Jeep Cherokee once...it was icy. Not a good feeling. It slowed the car, not really stopping it, but I guess that is what you need on ice. I thought there was something wrong with the brakes..took it to a mechanic. "No, that was your abs kicking in"

I won't be riding the cb on ice, but I would like to be able to stop really fast if I need to.

Does it need to reset or is there maintenance that needs to be performed?

Or just ride it after the abs incident like it never happened...at least as far as the bike is concerned.

[jtopiso_imp]

I am assuming it feels similar to ABS on a car? Like when the pedal goes soft and you can hear the ABS clattering away.

I had that happen on my Jeep Cherokee once...it was icy. Not a good feeling. It slowed the car, not really stopping it, but I guess that is what you need on ice. I thought there was something wrong with the brakes..took it to a mechanic. "No, that was your abs kicking in"

I won't be riding the cb on ice, but I would like to be able to stop really fast if I need to.

Does it need to reset or is there maintenance that needs to be performed?

Or just ride it after the abs incident like it never happened...at least as far as the bike is concerned.

I had that happen on my Jeep Cherokee once...it was icy. Not a good feeling. It slowed the car, not really stopping it, but I guess that is what you need on ice. I thought there was something wrong with the brakes..took it to a mechanic. "No, that was your abs kicking in"

I won't be riding the cb on ice, but I would like to be able to stop really fast if I need to.

Does it need to reset or is there maintenance that needs to be performed?

Or just ride it after the abs incident like it never happened...at least as far as the bike is concerned.
On a bike, you can feel the ABS, but not as much as on a CAR (where the pedal goes down, due to the brake booster+ABS combination). on the bike, you will keep control on the brake lever pressure, although you will feel some vibration from the ABS operation.
There is nothing to reset afterwards. If something is wrong with the ABS system, your ABS light will stay on.

I strongly reccomend to try your ABS braking on a safe area so you get to know how it feels.

You can start with rear braking only (clutch open, brake hard with your rear brake), and you will feel it. Then, with the front, grab the lever with decision and brake as hard as you can in a straight line.

It's very safe: it's designed to keep control under an emergency/panic situation. Just try!

[el duque_imp]

jtopiso.

muchas gracias!

I will try that.