09-01-20, 09:03 PM
ABS and traction control allow inexperienced riders to get beyond their limits very quickly as they believe the rider aids will keep them out of trouble. In reality it will only keep them out of trouble some of the time.
Traction control on bikes should be banned. It helps people corner far too fast for 99.9999999999999999999999% of the time as they just pile on the power much earlier than you would if you were worried about the back sliding out meaning your usually going too fast for the road you can see and stop in.
ABS, the jury is out on for me still. In 5 years of owning a bike with it fitted, i never had it cut in despite hard braking and in the car, its only at low speed like when pulling out of a junction in slippery conditions when I have had to brake sharply. In reality, not having it wouldnt have made much difference to these situations. The difference? I have been riding and driving for years, gradually increasing the power and capability of my bikes/cars so learn the limits of the vehicles but avoiding driving like Ms Daisy.
Traction control on bikes should be banned. It helps people corner far too fast for 99.9999999999999999999999% of the time as they just pile on the power much earlier than you would if you were worried about the back sliding out meaning your usually going too fast for the road you can see and stop in.
ABS, the jury is out on for me still. In 5 years of owning a bike with it fitted, i never had it cut in despite hard braking and in the car, its only at low speed like when pulling out of a junction in slippery conditions when I have had to brake sharply. In reality, not having it wouldnt have made much difference to these situations. The difference? I have been riding and driving for years, gradually increasing the power and capability of my bikes/cars so learn the limits of the vehicles but avoiding driving like Ms Daisy.
Another ex-Fazer rider that is a foccer again