ABS Here's why...

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OK they're not Forzas, but they illustrate precisely why it is madness to buy the non ABS model.

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Seems reasonable to me. But I'm sure many will argue against ABS for countless reasons.

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And.....
We have countless reasons to ride scooters that are less safe than a cage.
By the same logic, it is madness to ride a motorcycle/scooter.
Guess I'm mad!!!!!! :lol:
But, ABS is the better choice if we are to remain in our madness.
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blackcat54 wrote:Seems reasonable to me. But I'm sure many will argue against ABS for countless reasons.

gn2, What is your avatar photo of?
Only an idiot would argue against ABS for scooters.
Its a human ear.
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gn2 wrote:
blackcat54 wrote:Seems reasonable to me. But I'm sure many will argue against ABS for countless reasons.

gn2, What is your avatar photo of?

Its a human ear.

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gn2 wrote:
blackcat54 wrote:Seems reasonable to me. But I'm sure many will argue against ABS for countless reasons.

gn2, What is your avatar photo of?
Only an idiot would argue against ABS for scooters.
Its a human ear.

It's the only part of the body he doesn't use....
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you you wrote:It's the only part of the body he doesn't use....
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Are there any downsides of having ABS brakes?
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WhiteNoise wrote:Are there any downsides of having ABS brakes?
Price, weight and prejudice.
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WhiteNoise wrote:Are there any downsides of having ABS brakes?
No.
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Okay guys. :) Points made.
2 more please: Must one get the "feel" for using ABS brakes? What's the "feel" difference between our PCX combi brakes and ABS?
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No difference.
Apart from you don't need to worry how hard you pull the levers.
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gn2 wrote:No difference.
Apart from you don't need to worry how hard you pull the levers.


We'll...it's still not idiot proof..
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I have abs ive never been in a situation where it kicked in normal no problem riding youll never know its there. it would really not kick in unless your making a mistake then it corrects for you.
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