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Old 05-02-2009, 08:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Disk brakes at the rear wheel

I have a honda unicorn ,which is a 2008 model black one.recently i met with two accidents.when i applied the brakes,the bike skid and hit the lorry in the front.it was my luck that rescued me and my bike. So i am thinking of upgrading the brakes.
I have heard that we can assemble abs in bikes.how to assemble abs in my honda unicorn,and where could i get the parts in kerala or madras?
Is it possible to get a fewp snaps of that.

I would also like to know about disk braker at the back wheel.i would like to know about assembling disk brakes at the back.
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Old 05-02-2009, 09:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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if u wanna install DB in the rear wheel then you have change the whole rim and fit another rim and it will also disturb the natural alignement of your bike and installing of DB may cost you about 12-15k
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Did you analyse your braking style, tyre and other condition that might have contributed to your accident? Your concerns are fine but I think probably you can save few bucks but improving upon braking. Not that I am saying that you are not riding correctly but there is always room for improvement. Now, if a truck is too close then you cannot be saved even with ABS. If your bike skidded what are the reasons it skidded? Do you use engine braking? most of the times you can save a rear wheel lock up just by adopting engine braking.

Coming to the point of installing rear discs I am not sure how good are they going to be when installed by a local mechanic. Try to get them installed by a reputed one, for which of course you will get help here on the forum.

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abs are not ment for our bikes..u can put it though.but no use(my view)
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abs are not ment for our bikes..u can put it though.but no use(my view)
hi,is that bike yours?is it modified.which is that bike.can u post the photos,and more details about bike modification.
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abs are not ment for our bikes..u can put it though.but no use(my view)
Why not? I think ABS is a good addon even to small bikes. It can definitely save many lives by making sure we don't skid!
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I hope this helps you ... Machanical ABS from EATA Plast Fabrics: It is worth a try guys! Images:->

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Important points about this ABS :-->

1. Can be fiited to any Indian Bike with Front Disc Brakes,

2. Will give near 100% protection on tarmac/road, but not on sand, oil, etc,

3. User installable, and costs a bit above Rs. 1000,

4. Reduces time, from 80-0 kmph, by a noticeable margin, (Tested by Bike India on HH Hunk)

5. Useful for budding stunters - rolling stoppies can be done easily,

6. Assembling Procedure :--> Saferide ABS | How to Assemble Saferide?

7. Order on the same site -> saferideabs.com

E-mail : info@saferideabs.com

Source: Saferide ABS Official Website & Bike India May Issue.

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This seems like a nice add-on at first glance. I however have some misgivings about the product. It possibly operates on the principle of reducing hydraulic pressure to the brake calipers. This will probably come into play when line pressure exceeds a certain point, by constricting brake fluid flow by incorporating a nozzle.

How does it perform for regular braking that involves lower pressure? Does it take away some of the bite and feel even when the brakes are used normally?

These sort of products needs testing & certification from a competent authority before being sold to the mass public.

I wonder why the Saferide ABS product is available only to Indian customers? Only for online Indians, but the prices are in US$. Is thia imported then? Are we the ideal bakras?

No offence to the folks at BI, but I'd like to see some actual data from Saferide. I simply see a load of poorly written marketing text and a bunch of pictures of installations on our bikes.

Here is a sample of the text explaining the ABS concept, which clearly talks about cars, not motorcycles and seems to be lifted off the web:

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Will I notice anything when the ABS is working? In many vehicles, drivers may experience a rapid pulsation of the brake lever/ brake-pedal--almost as if the brakes are pushing back at you. Sometimes a slight vibration may be felt--this means the ABS is working. It is important NOT to take your foot off the brake pedal/lever when you hear noise or feel pulsations, but instead continue to apply firm pressure.
Does this thing even cause the 'pulsing'? Seems unlikely.

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Did you analyse your braking style, tyre and other condition that might have contributed to your accident? Your concerns are fine but I think probably you can save few bucks but improving upon braking. Not that I am saying that you are not riding correctly but there is always room for improvement. Now, if a truck is too close then you cannot be saved even with ABS. If your bike skidded what are the reasons it skidded? Do you use engine braking? most of the times you can save a rear wheel lock up just by adopting engine braking.

Coming to the point of installing rear discs I am not sure how good are they going to be when installed by a local mechanic. Try to get them installed by a reputed one, for which of course you will get help here on the forum.

All the best !!!

I would like to know what is Engine Braking?
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