Dave Faria Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I own a 2004RT and 99% of the time residual breaking without power assist or ABS would probably be fine. Does anyone on the list have electrical/electronic schematics that would show if I could disable the IABS and power assist but, retain the brake light/running light. I would like to be able to switch the IABS on during inclement weather or bad road conditions. Thanks List Dave Faria Austin, Tx Link to comment
philbytx Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Dave, Have you ever actually ridden your bike with the iABS inoperative? You will find that the brakes are VERY hard to apply and the difference between no ABS/Power Assist and the 'full monte'quite frightening ! Link to comment
Dave Faria Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yeah I have. It depends on the year of manufacture of the bike. Residual braking on my 04RT is probably better than your 03RT. On my 04 the front brake seems to have plenty of capability. On the rear I can't lock up the tire but, it seems adequate. From what I've been told the rear brake master cylinder was changed to a larger diameter piston on my year model to make it more capable in the "residual braking" mode. I'm just guessing that you have the smaller piston. Anyway shutting the IABS off is just something I'm exploring. I think I'm going to lose the rear running light and brake light if I turn power off to the IABS and I'm not going to BY-pass the unit unless it fails. I'm retired and am just "playing with" or "tweaking" the bike. I'm more of a cruiser type than a twisties type rider so the exacting capability of the bike is not needed all the time. Thanks for your thoughts Dave faria Austin, tx Link to comment
tallman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Dave, Congrats on being retired. I certainly hope that you know when you are going to need the "exacting capability" on a ride. I'm still trying to figure that out so I can take the car that day. Best wishes. Link to comment
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