Re: [Fwd: RT Linked Brakes]

[Bob MacFarland <emoto1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bruno Valeri wrote:

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>From: <ABSDoug2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 2:45 PM
>Subject: RE: [Fwd: RT Linked Brakes]
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>>Why can't the link system be programmable?
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>Good question!
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>Theoretically, a smart system could do the following.
>- when using the brake pedal, it applies the rear brake only
>-as soon as the rear activates ABS, it transfers braking to front
>-as long as the rear triggers ABS, it increases braking to front
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All well and good, but there are some times on bad surfaces when one 
might *want* to lock the back wheel and keep it locked. I guess what I 
really want is ABS that I can switch off, and the ability to brake with 
the rear only. The thing is, I want more street capability and weather 
protection than the GS offers. Yes, I could swap wheels and tires for 
more normal street oriented ones, but that would be hellishly expensive.

I wonder if anyone has researched installing the "ABS off" switch from 
the GS onto an RS. That would really be the thing for me. I might only 
spend an hour a year with the ABS off, but it would be worth it.

Bob

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