retrofitting ABS

[bigdom86]

is this possible? maybe a silly question, was just wondering as I tend to prefer older SS bikes

[MarJay]

[c_dug]

I'm sure a few years back some of the shitty Chinese 125s came with an in-line ABS valve of some sort.

Not the slightest clue how it would work, and it'd likely be dreadful, but I suspect it'd be retrofittable.
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[Ste]

You could if for some strange reason you wanted to throw silly amounts of money at it.

So no, you shouldn't have ABS retrofitted to your bike. The first stumbling block would be trying to find a garage who would be willing to do the work for you.

[sickpup]

[kramdra]

In theory it is easy. I believe most ABS controllers/ecu's are independant units. You'd need to take the full system - callipers, sensor, hoses, modulator valve, controller(s) and wiring - from an existing abs bike, and then it should just work.
You'd probably want a bike with similar geometry, performance and weight as you wont be able to adjust the abs contoller programming/sensitivity - it might work but be shit.

[bigdom86]

thanks guys, sounds like a bit of a ballache, trying to work out if it is my riding or my tyres are complete shite as to why they seem to slide quite a bit when i have to hard brake on the rear (use front too), BT021s still on and due to change to PR4/5s soon

[talkToTheHat]

This RD350 with an ABS retrofit was in the news recently
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[chickenstrip]

Firstly, BT021s are crap.
Secondly, are you locking up the rear? I rarely if ever use hard braking with the rear. Perhaps your front brakes need some attention to get them up to the performance where you're more confident using them?
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[RhynoCZ]

In 10 years of motorcycling I have never, ever came to a point that I would need ABS. If you are afraid of your front brake, just find an empty car park with dry and clean surface and try some hard braking there.

The front brake is easy, it's the rear brake that requires a lot of practice and getting to know your motorcycle. On some motorcycles (sports bikes) you can't even feel the rear getting locked until you feel sideways movement. On the ZX7R it was nothing, nothing, nothing, hard lock!

Also, last bit I've got to add. Use only 1 or 2 fingers on the brake lever. There won't be ever a situation you will be required to full hand grab the front brake lever. 1 or 2 fingers should be enough even in emergency braking. If you feel like that's just not enough, then your brake needs some attention.
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[Tdibs]

Spend that money on PR4/5's and enjoy the grip!
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