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macmac · 09-02-2009, 08:42 AM

Spend some time with that ABS set up... In a really big place with nothing to hit. Find a place with a bump at about 6 maybe 8 feet out where you would be BRAKING. Set a line of cheesit's where you would want to stop IE at the gas pumps.. back of a car sort of thing..

When the rear tire hits a divot and you are braking the ABS can and will spaz out, and allow the bike to go further than you would like! Of course the gas pumps will stop you as well as a car can.

creed · 09-02-2009, 02:41 PM

Dank, congrats on your new ride. I had an 05 ST 1300 red for two years, including a memorable two week trip from PA to Nova Scotia via Bar Harbor. The bike is incredibly smooth and stable at highway speed and nimble in the twisties, really fun to ride. My ABS never kicked in. But after 8000 miles I concluded I was a cruiser guy at heart and was just not as comfortable with the sport tourer's riding position as on a cruiser, so I went back to my Honda Sabre 1100 until picking up my Nomad this summer. Had no real issues with my ST, did add some risers and a beautiful Sargent world touring seat with red piping, and a topbox. BEST TIP I can pass along to you is be sure to check out st-owners.com, a great forum of fanatical ST owners which you will find almost as good as KawaNow! Enjoy the new bike.

09-02-2009, 08:42 AM	#31
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Nomad Nomore Spend some time with that ABS set up... In a really big place with nothing to hit. Find a place with a bump at about 6 maybe 8 feet out where you would be BRAKING. Set a line of cheesit's where you would want to stop IE at the gas pumps.. back of a car sort of thing.. When the rear tire hits a divot and you are braking the ABS can and will spaz out, and allow the bike to go further than you would like! Of course the gas pumps will stop you as well as a car can. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-02-2009, 02:41 PM	#32
creed Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 128	Nomad Nomore Dank, congrats on your new ride. I had an 05 ST 1300 red for two years, including a memorable two week trip from PA to Nova Scotia via Bar Harbor. The bike is incredibly smooth and stable at highway speed and nimble in the twisties, really fun to ride. My ABS never kicked in. But after 8000 miles I concluded I was a cruiser guy at heart and was just not as comfortable with the sport tourer's riding position as on a cruiser, so I went back to my Honda Sabre 1100 until picking up my Nomad this summer. Had no real issues with my ST, did add some risers and a beautiful Sargent world touring seat with red piping, and a topbox. BEST TIP I can pass along to you is be sure to check out st-owners.com, a great forum of fanatical ST owners which you will find almost as good as KawaNow! Enjoy the new bike. __________________ Creed
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