ABS Brake retrofit ????

Ccal · Oct 1st, 2009, 05:02 PM

Is it possible/practical to retrofit an ABS system onto a 2004 Road Glide?

smitty901 · Oct 1st, 2009, 07:31 PM

Anythign is possible, The cost would destory you and your home life.
New wheels all the brake parts ECM. My wallet ran away while I was reading the post.
And the value of ABS thats another topic.
If you really want ABS this would be time to look at trade.

Hoople · Oct 1st, 2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ccal

Is it possible/practical to retrofit an ABS system onto a 2004 Road Glide?

It would be a MONSTER of a project. Smitty is right. It would be better to trade.

Hoop!

rancid · Oct 2nd, 2009, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

Anythign is possible, The cost would destory you and your home life.
New wheels all the brake parts ECM. My wallet ran away while I was reading the post.
And the value of ABS thats another topic.
If you really want ABS this would be time to look at trade.

the abs brakes are the same as non abs, the wheels are the same it just uses an encoded bearing and a speed sensor to read them, the ecm is the same just a different calibration,

Hobbit · Oct 2nd, 2009, 06:29 AM

then on top of all that there is the solenoid, pumps and all the associated electrics and pipework to make the ABS work, look behind the right hand panel of a touring bike with ABS and see what i mean this has bias valves and allsorts of hydraulic gubbins inside, and for what ABS is worth i have only ever activated it once on my Ultra and that was when i first got it

kemo · Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:48 AM

I have seen a jigger that goes between your brake hose banjo fitting and the caliper that is supposed to stop wheel lockup.I don't know how efficient they worked. I don't remember the manufacturer or it name but I think they were about a hundred bucks. I will search around a bit.
kemo

kemo · Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:58 AM

The system that I was talking about is called TCB Brake System. You can goggle them. There is some information on You tube. Hope this helps you out without the huge cost off an abs system
kemo

Caper · Oct 2nd, 2009, 08:05 AM

I've heard of someone locking up their front wheel with the new Brembo's HD uses now, but can you squeeze hard enuf to lock em up with the stock fronts on an '04, if not I don't think ABS is necessary, fourtunately I haven't had to put them to the test yet to see.

Hoople · Oct 2nd, 2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Caper

but can you squeeze hard enuf to lock em up with the stock fronts on an '04, if not I don't think ABS is necessary,

Bet you can lock 'em up if it is raining. ABS takes into account the coefficient of road friction.

Hoop!

Caper · Oct 2nd, 2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoople

Bet you can lock 'em up if it is raining. ABS takes into account the coefficient of road friction.

Hoop!

Good point hoop, they would be easier to lock up in an emergency braking situation on wet roads and the ABS could really save your hide.

Oct 1st, 2009, 05:02 PM	#1
Ccal New Family Ride: 2004 Road Glide Join Date: Sep 29th, 2009 Posts: 4	ABS Brake retrofit ???? Is it possible/practical to retrofit an ABS system onto a 2004 Road Glide? Last edited by Ccal; Oct 1st, 2009 at 05:02 PM. Reason: spelling

Oct 1st, 2009, 07:31 PM	#2
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,019 My Mood:	Re: ABS Brake retrofit ???? Anythign is possible, The cost would destory you and your home life. New wheels all the brake parts ECM. My wallet ran away while I was reading the post. And the value of ABS thats another topic. If you really want ABS this would be time to look at trade. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Oct 2nd, 2009, 06:29 AM	#5
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: ABS Brake retrofit ???? then on top of all that there is the solenoid, pumps and all the associated electrics and pipework to make the ABS work, look behind the right hand panel of a touring bike with ABS and see what i mean this has bias valves and allsorts of hydraulic gubbins inside, and for what ABS is worth i have only ever activated it once on my Ultra and that was when i first got it __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:48 AM	#6
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 769 My Mood:	Re: ABS Brake retrofit ???? I have seen a jigger that goes between your brake hose banjo fitting and the caliper that is supposed to stop wheel lockup.I don't know how efficient they worked. I don't remember the manufacturer or it name but I think they were about a hundred bucks. I will search around a bit. kemo

Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:58 AM	#7
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 769 My Mood:	Re: ABS Brake retrofit ???? The system that I was talking about is called TCB Brake System. You can goggle them. There is some information on You tube. Hope this helps you out without the huge cost off an abs system kemo

Oct 2nd, 2009, 08:05 AM	#8
Caper Play The Throttle Ride: 03 FLHPI Join Date: Mar 14th, 2009 Location: Cape Breton NS Posts: 238	Re: ABS Brake retrofit ???? I've heard of someone locking up their front wheel with the new Brembo's HD uses now, but can you squeeze hard enuf to lock em up with the stock fronts on an '04, if not I don't think ABS is necessary, fourtunately I haven't had to put them to the test yet to see.

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