Another New Owner

[Mike188]

Another welcome from Australia

 

[wildchild]

Hello and welcome from Minnesota

 

[DRMD421]

Howdy and welcome from Texas!

 

[1olbull]

G'day Jag ,I am curious do the 2013 R3T have the ABS deleted ,if so I wonder why, my 2011 R3T has ABS it is the first bike I have had with ABS and now use my rear brake more frequently than I have ever done before.I haven't had to use it in anger but have tried a crash stop from 110kph on a quiet section of wet bitumen ,fantastic I would not hesitate to do panic stop in the dry or wet now no lock up!

Don't ig the front brakes, Mate!!!
Your ABS is not linked.

 

[1olbull]

Welcome from western WA!

"It is well worth the time, patience and diligence for any Rocket Captain to become very well acquainted with our 800 pound dance partners. Practice, practice, practice and if necessary, find a safe and lonely parking lot or a private, controlled roadway to put your Rocket through its paces. Doing so will maximize your mastery over your two-wheeled domain and minimize your having an unexpected or surprise rude awakening, a heart-in-mouth experience or worse."

Good advice. Phil.
@TriumPhil

 

[cusso ken]

Don't ig the front brakes, Mate!!!
Your ABS is not linked.

I probably gave the impression that I tested the ABS using the rear only as the subject was on Rear lock up, no I used all hands on deck front and back to test the ABS,I have ridden with riders who are more car oriented and in emergency situations they have gone for the rear (foot) brake first like in a car and almost forget the front brake ,linked brakes like on some Guzzi's and the Suzi Boulevard tourers are good or less experienced riders in emergency stops.

 

[cardinal93]

Welcome from Germany!!

 

[Bedifferent]

A return visit today and that is good advice from one Phil to another....TriumPhil

I have leaned to drive very defensively over the years...plan ahead, try to anticipate everything and expect the worse from the 4 wheeled (and four legged) friends I share the road with. I have had the opportunity to make several quick and controlled stops with the beast and have had no other problems stopping as expected. It stops way better than my HD Fatboy did. My one unexpected rear lockup was on a empty country road with a little lose dirt on the pavement. My effort to not miss a driveway I was looking for and about to speed past, gave me some insight into the limitations of bringing the Rocket to a quick stop. It was a good learning experience and one I will keep in mind next riding season. My Honda Valkyrie was quite a mass to stop as well, but I do believe it had more bite in the rear. I'll take your advice and take an opportunity to get a little more practice in next riding season. Thanks

 

[jake shaw]

Welcome from Canada

 

[mcather]

welcome. And the best colors... btw.

ass end w/ rack

• mcather
• Sep 7, 2014