Actually John it's a lot more than 10% that have had ABS problems and you'll get lots of arguments about bikes not being used and old brake fluid. When I did the survey back in late '99 there were 39 people out of the active listers that had experienced problems...
Cheers Joe. -----Original Message----- From: John Laurenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 12:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LDRider: ABS, schma-b-s! Oooooh john, You're just jealous....sounds more like sour grapes....:>) The FJR will have ABS, but probably not until 2004. I like ABS too and have it on the GTS. It has worked great for me. About 10% of those with it on the GTS have had problems and needed it replaced under warranty. Normally the problems developed from the bikes not being used and brake fluid getting old. I imagine that 10% problem number is fairly good for most bikes with ABS. I assume Yamaha doesn't want to have any problems with it when the bring it out and is doing long term testing right now and designing based on long term past experience. Who else built bikes with ABS in 1991, 1992, 1993? With that said...... No, lack of ABS isn't going to stop me from getting one. I'll just trade up in a few years. Since the bike is already being sold by some dealers for $10,999 with hard bags, I assume ABS will kick that price up by about $1,500 when it comes out. Still looks like it will be 15% cheaper than a new ST, 15% lighter, with 15% more power and torque....:>))))) Looks like Yamaha has pulled of a helluva well designed bike and a helluva price to me....:>) Now that I have gotten over being pissed that they didn't bring it in last year; it was probably a good idea. I've seen some complaints about too soft a rear shock. Hopefully they have changed that in the US models. Let someone else get the first years production wrinkles out. You are still a young man, you'd look good on an FJR1300..:>)))) hawke ====================================================================================== NOTICE - This message may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. ==============================================================================
