The Doctor 46,you are right.....but the abs activation point can be moved if you have more grip through better suspension and tyres.In a crash stop you will stop quicker, but it's more about feel and confidence.
Practice helps, every time I go out I will do an emergency stop( when safe!!) so hopefully when I don't have time to think about it for real I know what to expect from the bike.Lots of touching wood here!And those who ride two up should be doing this too, just tell your pillion first!
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donor parts off bandit switch gear, nice tip ,will file that away for the future
And Dr46 who are you calling surly,I'm all smiles me.
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