2013 R3T ABS - ABS Fail?

[beast.in.black]

If your papers show it as an ABS model then it should be an ABS model. I would demand that they either install the missing ABS or replace it with a bike that has ABS. If not, then get the lawyers out. This is a SERIOUS breach of contract which could result in injury or loss of life.

So I carefully looked over the paperwork that I have. Sadly, there is no explicit mention of ABS - it seems to have been only on the floor tags which were removed before they let me have the bike.

The finance papers refer to it as the "2013 Rocket 3 Touring SE", and the invoice just refers to it as a "2013 Rocket 3 Touring". I might be completely SOL here as far as having something on paper is concerned.

I'll go to the dealer anyway, but I don't have much hope that they'll do anything other than laugh in my face

 

[1olbull]

Astute buyers that insist on ABS need to do a little homework in what to look for and how to identify the ABS components.

1) NEVER, NEVER trust a salesperson to know $hit!
2) They will ALWAYS tell you whatever necessary to close a sale.

Never allow the excitement of owing the finest cruizer in the world to cloud or interfere with your common sence and responsibility to dot ALL the i's and cross ALL the t's.

Sorry you were duped, Amigo.
It's happened one time or another to all of us.
Best Regards,
1olbull

 

[beast.in.black]

Astute buyers that insist on ABS need to do a little homework in what to look for and how to identify the ABS components.

1) NEVER, NEVER trust a salesperson to know $hit!
2) They will ALWAYS tell you whatever necessary to close a sale.

Never allow the excitement of owing the finest cruizer in the world to cloud or interfere with your common sence and responsibility to dot ALL the i's and cross ALL the t's.

Sorry you were duped, Amigo.
It's happened one time or another to all of us.
Best Regards,
1olbull

Wise words, my friend

I wasn't actually set on having ABS when I traded in my R3 Classic for the R3T, and I thought it was a nice addition.

Obviously, I should have examined the dentaries of this particular gift equine rather more closely than I did.

Oh well, live and learn.

 

[1olbull]

Wise words, my friend

I wasn't actually set on having ABS when I traded in my R3 Classic for the R3T, and I thought it was a nice addition.

Obviously, I should have examined the dentaries of this particular gift equine rather more closely than I did.

Oh well, live and learn.

Just an interesting aside here -
I had put a 130 ExcedraMax front tire on for my last ride. The ratio threw the ECU monitoring of the ABS off and I got a warning light which meant I had NO ABS!

I continued on expecting to go back to the 140 front tire when I returned about 2K miles later. About 900 miles into the ride I crashed near Alice's Restaurant south of Frisco. I wasn't hot-footing and in no particular hurry when the front tire went onto rumblestrips cut into the center of the road. 1" plastic turtles were also glued on top of the pavement cuts to increase the disruptive affect.

Had my ABS been working . . . hmmmmmmmmmm?
Best Regards,
1olbull

 

[beast.in.black]

Was this the Alice's at the intersection of Hwy 35 (Skyline Blvd) and Hwy 84? It's one of the more picturesque rides in Silicon Valley - especially if you take Hwy 236 through the redwood forest. I go up there all the time - but I usually park in the lot opposite the restuarant and haven't actually gone in there yet because it's too crowded and noisy for me.

Sorry you had a crash up there, bro. Was there much damage to the bike?

 

[1olbull]

Yes indeed!
Hadn't been there in 26 years. Was a Tuesday, about 1PM and definitely NOT crowded. I was a tad disappointed when I entered loudly singing, "I don't want no pickle - I just wanna ride my motorcicle!" and the **** waitress had no clue what I was saying. A couple moments later another more senior waitress came up to me laughing and acknowledging my Arlo impersonation. She excused the young waitress as being only two days on the job. GREAT PLACE

Years ago on weekends they had a century run around there and if one could average 100 mph over the course they got a nifty little pin. Likely not any more with ALL the litigation.
1olbull

 

[beast.in.black]

Lol! Love the Motorcycle Song

I guess I should wander into the restaurant someday, instead of just getting a coffee at the grocery store across the road.

When I ride up into the mountains, I usually eat in La Honda, at the place which used to be "Sullivan's". The owner was this sweet old English lady, and they had the best fish and chips. She sold it, sadly, and the place hasn't been the same ever since.

Send me a message if you're ever hereabouts again, and we can meet up at Alice's (if I'm still in the Bay Area, that is).

 

[slidderhd]

Car Tires are the poor man's answer to no ABS. I totaled a R3T in 2010 due to rear wheel lockup under minimal pressure. The 205 Width Darkside Bridgestone I have now holds pretty firm.

 

[STRIPES]

Car Tires are the poor man's answer to no ABS. I totaled a R3T in 2010 due to rear wheel lockup under minimal pressure. The 205 Width Darkside Bridgestone I have now holds pretty firm.

I am surprised a couple of the darkside nay-sayers haven't called you a liar by now! I, however, totally agree. My passenger vehicle tire has saved my butt more than a few times.

 

[albertaduke]

Car Tires are the poor man's answer to no ABS. I totaled a R3T in 2010 due to rear wheel lockup under minimal pressure. The 205 Width Darkside Bridgestone I have now holds pretty firm.

do not forget front 90% rear 10% that is the standard ratio for most efficient braking