Quote Originally Posted by thumper 549 View Post
I have road bikes since 1965 without ABS.
I am still here.
Have I had a few catastrophise?
You bet!
The oncoming Vehicle and the LEFT turn scenario will change your religion RIGHT NOW !
You will be forever prepared that one!
After all these years I still depend on my brain to see the situations and clear them.
(situational awareness)
To put blinders on and depend on someone else's technology to make up for my lack of knowhow is the norm.
I would tell you to practice braking.
But you did not ask.
I have helped a few people learn to ride.
Front brake lockups should be in your practice session.
Then rear brake.
Once you know about what it takes, you are much better armed to deal with emergencies.
You need to do this first at low speeds and under various conditions.
Next, NOTHING makes up for situational awareness and a sixth sense that comes with time.
When riding roads that you don't know how much friction is available, it is impossible for any and I mean ANY rider to out perform ABS. I raced Amateur for a year, I can wear out the passenger foot pegs on many bikes. I can do stop-ies all day. But on unknown roads, which most are, no damn way. AND THATS A FACT JACK!