Does this 2013 ABS look familiar? Getting ready to buy it

[Pterodactyl_imp]

^^^^^^. Have to agree with that.

Cheers

 

[LongRanger_imp]

^ This. Except, Ferret, they do have brake lights. At least the AMA and World Superbikes do.

Ptero, you beat me to it.

 

[kmoney_imp]

Racing motorcycles also don't have mirrors, horns, headlights, tail lights, turn signals or brake lights all of which undoubtedly make us safer. They are ridden by very experienced, often professional riders in a very controlled environment, complete with corner marshalls with flags to let them know if there is an unforseen obstacle or spill around the next turn. There are no intersections, traffic lights, hidden driveways, or people turning left in front of them. They don't share the road with texters, people putting on make up, sleep deprived drivers or drunks. As such racing motorcycles is much safer than riding a street motorcycle.

ABS is not voodoo, and for the average rider ABS will be a benefit. There is a reason it is quickly becoming mandatory for motorcycles all over the world. In the not too distant future you will not even be able to buy a motorcycle without it.

I absolutely recommend people learn how to use their brakes properly. If you do, you may never activate the abs on an ABS equipped motorcycle. My CB1100 has ABS and although braking very hard on several occasions during the last two years and 20,000 miles I've never activated the abs on it, because I do know how to use the brakes on my motorcycle. I've also never locked up the wheels on my non ABS ST1300 in 8 years and 70,000 miles. Because I know how to properly use the brakes. However, there may be an unforseen circumstance some day where I am braking and the ABS for some reason does kick in, and in that instance I know I am better off with ABS than without, because like a I said above, a skidding motorcycle is an out of control motorcycle.

+1. Very well said.

I've never activated my 2013 either (years of threshold braking just condition you), but I definetely enjoy knowing I have a safety net there in case.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

I've activated the ABS on my K1200RS twice. Even as a skilled rider of 40+ years, I'm grateful the bike was so equipped. Also, I've activated my helmet once. I'm grateful my head was so equipped.

 

[Tim_in_AZ_imp]

If you are really looking for a 2013 ABS there's one in the classifieds in Phoenix.

 

[emptysea]

If you are really looking for a 2013 ABS there's one in the classifieds in Phoenix.

Hurray, we're back on the tracks!

 

[Randy B]

I sent them an email yesterday about the bike not being listed correctly, and as of yet, they have not changed, or removed the listing. That is very sad if you asked me.

 

[flynrider]

If you are really looking for a 2013 ABS there's one in the classifieds in Phoenix.

Here's the link :

CB1100 Forum

 

[gossman_imp]

Come buy mine, its abs and in good shape. I will make you a great deal, 12000 miles,rear rack, heated grips. $5500

As far as the value of abs, I have never engaged it on a motorcycle, but I would never own one without it again.

 

[curlyjoe]

The '13 ABS front brakes are 3 pot calipers. Check the service manual and part fiche and that can be seen.

Right, the ABS model, I was referring to the standard model. Standard model has two four-piston calipers up front. I thought you were saying it has twin-piston calipers.

Right, the ABS model, I was referring to the standard model. Standard model has two four-piston calipers up front. I thought you were saying it has twin-piston calipers.
The 2013 Standard, [url=http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/52f28bf5f870021404ec5a3b/front-brake-caliper]2014 Standard and [url=http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/52f28c26f870021404ec5a74/front-brake-caliper]2014 Deluxe have two twin pot calipers up front.

The [url=http://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/511a8de5f870022e4ccd3289/right-front-brake-caliper]2013 CB1100 ABS has two triple pot calipers up front.

The 2013 ABS is also the only '13, '14 model with combined ABS. The center piston on the front right caliper activates when the rear brakes are applied. The '14 deluxe is advertised by Honda to have combined ABS, but it does not.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

If you are really looking for a 2013 ABS there's one in the classifieds in Phoenix.

Hurray, we're back on the tracks!

Sorry!

 

[emptysea]

If you are really looking for a 2013 ABS there's one in the classifieds in Phoenix.

Hurray, we're back on the tracks!

Sorry!

Sorry!
No need for apologies! Changing back to the original topic served to keep me from making my own redundant and probably less eloquent comment on the ridiculousness of contending that non-ABS braking systems are inherently better than their ABS counterparts. -- Or it did for a minute or two, anyway. LOL

 

[LiveToRide_imp]

I just think abs is safer. I've been riding since 1975 and haven't crashed where abs would make a difference but I used to have lightning quick reflexes but now there only thunder quick. I was considering a CB with abs then I thought a CB deluxe but I ended up going with the ctx1300 deluxe.