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**Anupdas** · 01-20-2010, 07:43 PM

When i enquired about the saferide ABS they said that unit price is 1250/- plus courier charge( around 150). By reading this thread i have finally decided to go for it, I have a GS150. So far i havent experienced front wheel lock ups but most of the time i ride with a pillion. When i saw the video it showed how difference it can bring while braking. I think the one in that video uses electronic sensors to identify lock ups and give pulsating force just like ABS in high end sports cars. This one seems like a mechanical ABS and was sceptical about its working. One more thing the video seemed simple is it possible to do it yourself.

**R-series** · 01-20-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by rahul9985 View Post

Yeah iam using them on both discs. Its worth the moolah spent.

I can advice u a bit on braking. Whenever u have to brake hard always use rear brakes first. As soon as the forks dive in, squeeze the front lever. Upon using the rear brakes first the bike stops accelerating & the weight shifts to the front & the weight on the front tyre increases. Hence due to more traction it grips better.
If u directly squeeze the front lever without letting the forks dive in the front tyre tends to skid. The reason being the front tyre is carrying much lesser weight & hence traction which it offers is less. So the tyre skids & may lead to a fall as well.

Intially u may be uncomfortable but keep on practicing & u will soon brake better.

Just to highlight...your wrong on this point.
If you try to find out...the centre of gravity (in standing position) is on the front half of the bike. While accelarating - it shifts backwards towards the rear and while braking it moves further ahead (towards the front)
If your concerned with the front loosing grip...i would like to bring to your attention that the rear looses traction before the front.
you can check that by applying equal amount of force on both front and rear brakes and you will notice...the rear will look first.
and thats the reason why rear breaks are made weaker compared to the front (in any vehical). As the rear tends to loose grip easier than the front.

**on wheels** · 01-20-2010, 08:03 PM

Here I go......

Today I got my bike fitted with the ABS system from Saferides. Here it is.

**on wheels** · 01-20-2010, 08:27 PM

And after that I rode the bike 90km approx in average speed. Its awsome

man. The break leaver is soft like my clutch leaver and its highly effective. Today I was riding with pillion (my GF

) @55kmph, another guy with his Discover was rushing on the same way. The discover guy overtook me and took the same line of me and an old lady came on the way. I was just 2 feet behind of the guy, in the same line. The guy braked hard and skied a bit and went away. I was scared watching the small skid from behind...... but then I realised, what happened to me? I did not felt anything.....

I also applied the break hard unconsciously as the gap between me and the guy was too less and he was in the same line of me, but did not felt anything.....not a jerk and at that moment I was thinking of the situation of the Discover guy rather I should think of me. I can smash the back of the Discover and fall(with my GF)

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**on wheels** · 01-20-2010, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by R-series View Post

Just to highlight...your wrong on this point.
If you try to find out...the centre of gravity (in standing position) is on the front half of the bike. While accelarating - it shifts backwards towards the rear and while braking it moves further ahead (towards the front)
If your concerned with the front loosing grip...i would like to bring to your attention that the rear looses traction before the front.
you can check that by applying equal amount of force on both front and rear brakes and you will notice...the rear will look first.
and thats the reason why rear breaks are made weaker compared to the front (in any vehical). As the rear tends to loose grip easier than the front.

Yes. That's why in my old Caliber, the rear wheel skied couple of times, but the front wheel- never. That may be the reason why most of the bike manufacturer are providing disc on front wheel, not on the rear. Small or mid size cars are also having disc on the front and drum on the rear.

**Anupdas** · 01-20-2010, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by on wheels View Post

Here I go......

Today I got my bike fitted with the ABS system from Saferides. Here it is.

I too plan to get one of these ,keep updating

. So its you who is fitting the ABS unit. I saw the video on the site first they detached the cable and it was fitted first and later the whole unit was connected to the brake unit. kept it half open and pumped out all the air bubbles etc

. Do give a detailed instruction

**Anupdas** · 01-20-2010, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by on wheels View Post

Yes. That's why in my old Caliber, the rear wheel skied couple of times, but the front wheel- never. That may be the reason why most of the bike manufacturer are providing disc on front wheel, not on the rear. Small or mid size cars are also having disc on the front and drum on the rear.

Its well known to everyone that the most effective braking is offered by front. But most of people don't even know it. My uncle even asked me to get rid of the front bikes, his explanation was that its a marketing trick to increase the price of bike, same goes for the electric starter. He has a splendor with rear brakes adjusted hard and clutch like front brake

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**wamsey** · 01-20-2010, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Anupdas View Post

Its well known to everyone that the most effective braking is offered by front. But most of people don't even know it. My uncle even asked me to get rid of the front bikes, his explanation was that its a marketing trick to increase the price of bike, same goes for the electric starter. He has a splendor with rear brakes adjusted hard and clutch like front brake

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WOW, Man !! thats some serious thinking

! Not sure how its working out though. BTW, Can Saferide ABS be fitted in Bullets as well. Any restrictions?

**Anupdas** · 01-20-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by wamsey View Post

WOW, Man !! thats some serious thinking

! Not sure how its working out though. BTW, Can Saferide ABS be fitted in Bullets as well. Any restrictions?

I have been following this forum for last few weeks, i only knew about this site a few weeks ago. From my experience effective hard braking is not just clenching the lever. But first to brake with rear then pumping the front brakes. By pumping the lever means to grab it fully loosten the grip and then grab again. Good trained reflexes are reliable than luck. When ever you get a chance to try to polish skills. Braking skill is considered to be the hardest of all.

Saferide ABS is can to be fitted on to any Disc braking unit. Bullets are more prone to lock up on hard braking ( personal experience). I have never used them but plans to buy it soon. Looking these posts im sure this will definitely work.

**on wheels** · 01-21-2010, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by Anupdas View Post

I too plan to get one of these ,keep updating

. So its you who is fitting the ABS unit. I saw the video on the site first they detached the cable and it was fitted first and later the whole unit was connected to the brake unit. kept it half open and pumped out all the air bubbles etc

. Do give a detailed instruction

Its not me dude, its the mechanic and I am behind the camera

**Anupdas** · 01-21-2010, 12:17 AM

I dont know any mechanic, so i was planning to get that fixed myself

. I was eager to know if you did that yourself

. Then how does that feel now? Some people mentioned it as spongy and you will feel the pulsating back force on the lever. Did you experience anything like that

?

**Anupdas** · 01-21-2010, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by on wheels View Post

Its not me dude, its the mechanic and I am behind the camera

I forgot to mention this, it seems like the brake cable is in a stressed condition!!!!!

**on wheels** · 01-21-2010, 12:20 AM

HAY GUYS!!! KRP IS ALSO HAVING SAME PRODUCT WITH LESS PRICE. CHECK THEIR WEBSITE:Kaulson Racing ...... GO !!!!!!!!!!!! For KRP.

**on wheels** · 01-21-2010, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by Anupdas View Post

I forgot to mention this, it seems like the brake cable is in a stressed condition!!!!!

No Brother. Its not stressed, just bent a bit.

**Anupdas** · 01-21-2010, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by on wheels View Post

No Brother. The bike is only 2month old. The oil dropped on that cable

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I didnt mention about that, did you visit the saferideabs.com. Just see how the brake cable is positioned. please upload a photo with ur bike on central stand with front wheel straight. And also fitting abs wont be a violation of warranty rite?

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