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    ABS Issue

    Yes, my understanding is that it means that at some point it tipped over. It wasn’t me (yet …).
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    ABS Issue

    The wood is a good idea. Thanks. I wanted to make sure it moves up and down (twists).
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    ABS Issue

    Hmm, I’ll try it again to make certain it pulses. I’m stopping pretty well from about 35 mph but I may need to squeeze and press even harder to really test it. I should probably look at the fuses to make sure they are good as well.
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    ABS Issue

    Sorry for the lack of clarity in my original post ... I hadn't touched it before I posted and I should have made that clear. I finally had a chance to hang out in the garage and go through this. The rear brake pedal was badly in need of cleaning and grease. Before I worked on it, it barely...
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    ABS Issue

    Thanks for the reply @Diablo1. I caught a look at a service manual last night and read the same thing so at least I know the brakes will still work but I really want the ABS functional - it was a non-negotiable for me when I was looking for a bike. It's been a busy couple of days but when I...
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    ABS Issue

    I have a 2008 that’s new to me. The front tire was shot so I replaced it. I followed instructions for removing and replacing the front wheel and everything seemed as expected. When starting the engine, the ABS light comes on for a few seconds and then shuts off (normal). I did not test the...
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    Just bought a 2008 FJR

    @kdaiborne I’ve heard the same. I know a few people that moved off the ST for the FJR but I don’t know of anyone who went the other way. Another piece of anecdotal evidence that I made the right choice. Thanks for the welcome, now I just have to get it (48 long hours).
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    Just bought a 2008 FJR

    Long time rider of older bikes. Started in 1999 on a 76 Wing and moved up to a 1992 ST1100 in the early 2000’s. Rode the ST more than 100,000 miles, taught a couple hundred motorcycle safety courses and needed a break from two wheels. Gave away the ST (it owed me nothing) but the itch never...
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