BIKER sues HD over ABS or not - Page 2

Homeslice · 12-19-2011, 04:39 PM

Like this dude was going to ride more carefully if he knew he didn't have ABS. What a crock.

Particle Man · 12-19-2011, 05:52 PM

like I said on FB: there's a reason they call 'em "idiot" lights...

Trip · 12-19-2011, 06:39 PM

Well this guy won't be riding around harley riders anymore, lol

goof2 · 12-20-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Well this guy won't be riding around harley riders anymore, lol

I wouldn't bet on that. His wife's doctors and his lawyers probably all ride Harleys. Bet they'll ride with him.

The article doesn't say, but I wonder if she was wearing a DOT approved helmet?

Mikey · 12-20-2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Well this guy won't be riding around harley riders anymore, lol

Why, a bunch of dentists on a midlife crisis trip won't tolerate this behaviour?

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Originally Posted by goof2

I wouldn't bet on that. His wife's doctors and his lawyers probably all ride Harleys. Bet they'll ride with him.

The article doesn't say, but I wonder if she was wearing a DOT approved helmet?

My money's on no gear at all (except maybe a cool vest and chaps), but there's no way to know for sure. This guy just screams "lifestyle" to me.

RACER X · 12-20-2011, 07:40 AM

Jury clears HD and dealership

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/20/413...vidson-in.html

azoomm · 12-20-2011, 10:24 AM

So, it locked up the rear wheel? Abs wouldn't have changed that....

The other day we were talking about how much of a waste it is to put ABS on a Harley. After all, the majority don't use their front brake.

tommymac · 12-20-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

So, it locked up the rear wheel? Abs wouldn't have changed that....

The other day we were talking about how much of a waste it is to put ABS on a Harley. After all, the majority don't use their front brake.

I still dont get that esp since I dont use my rear brake that much.

A few yrs back I lost a front caliper bolt on my futura while out on a ride. We were trying to figure out what to do and one HD rider told me ot ride it and dont use the front brake. I somewhat politely told him to GTFO

Also leads me to believe she didnt have much more than a brain bucket on if all it was was a lowside crash

Dave · 12-21-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I still dont get that esp since I dont use my rear brake that much.

A few yrs back I lost a front caliper bolt on my futura while out on a ride. We were trying to figure out what to do and one HD rider told me ot ride it and dont use the front brake. I somewhat politely told him to GTFO

Also leads me to believe she didnt have much more than a brain bucket on if all it was was a lowside crash

When the blade fell over in rocks it separated the plastic elbow between the front brake master and resivoir. Didn't know till I started for home and got a good squirt of fluid on my glove at the first light. Limped home on the back brake no biggie. Actually easier than riding the cm450 home with the snapped throttle cable. That one I cranked the idle adjustment up to 5k and slipped the fuck out of the clutch

Looni2ns · 12-20-2011, 11:35 AM

I love it when juries listen well, take notes, and render a judgment based on the facts and testimony, not the emotion of the case.

It's a shame that the plaintiffs will have to figure out a different way to pay for the wife's continuing medical and care expenses, but when you don't have a case, don't take it to a jury. I'm sure HD made a reasonable offer of settlement. Sometimes, people just have to have a jury of their peers hand them their sign.

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12-19-2011, 04:39 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Like this dude was going to ride more carefully if he knew he didn't have ABS. What a crock.

12-20-2011, 10:24 AM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	So, it locked up the rear wheel? Abs wouldn't have changed that.... The other day we were talking about how much of a waste it is to put ABS on a Harley. After all, the majority don't use their front brake.