I just did a search on this, and holy crap there are some very strong opinions about ABS! I do not want to start another rant fest. My 2011 has ABS, I didn't have a choice.
My question is this: with cars, there is a technique called "threshold braking" in which a driver learns a particular vehicle's braking point for ABS intervention through repeated practice. The driver can then maximize braking force without engaging ABS which would extend stopping distance. Theory being that said driver can maximize braking into curves, etc without upsetting the vehicle's stability by kicking in ABS. With me so far?
OK, in a car the driver can do this pretty much without any risk given a closed safe area. Just cost you some tire and brake wear.
I wanted to do the same thing with my 2011 Wee. Took it to a safe closed area, and couldn't get ABS to engage on dry pavement. Wee stops great when you put the gorilla hands to it. Or DID my ABS engage and I didn't notice? I was kind of expecting the familiar pulse/sounds that car ABS makes. Does the Wee not do this when ABS engages?
I have no reason to believe the ABS is not functioning properly and that fact that I also couldn't get a wheel to lock tells me that it must work. Anyone tell me the deal? Motorcycle ABS non-intrusive?
Forgive my ignorance, the Wee is my first ABS bike. Before anyone gets exited about threshold braking, it's a skill taught to us at EVOC for work. I drive for a living, and threshold braking WORKS, especially in a hard braking to swerve situation. Just looking for a bit of insight on how the Wee ABS works. Input appreciated, flaming about your views on motorcycle ABS is not. Thanks!