Bikes - Anti Lock Braking system on Disc Brakes

mail4ajo · 5th April 2006, 12:40

I recently saw a device called as an ABS for indian disc brake bikes. Does any one have info on how these work and how effective they are? I guess it cost around 700rs and can be readily fitted to any disc brake bike.

When ABS option for cars are so costly like 20-30K extra (the stupid manufacturers think ABS is a luxury rather than a essential safety feature charge the big bucks), how can this device be so cheap??

I plan to retro fit a disc brake and was looking for your feedback. Please help.

karthik247 · 5th April 2006, 13:15

I doubt anytin like that will be available in India and tht too for jusr Rs.700.

And ABS isn;t just plug-n-play stuff, it requires a lot more than that.

goldie · 5th April 2006, 13:26

you can fit ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) on your existing bike which has a disc brake installed.

it cost between 600-700, and is available with KRP (Kaulson Racing Products) in Delhi.

it works as, in case of emergency braking the wheels dont lock and prevent skidding of the wheels.

goldie.

msprabhakar · 5th April 2006, 14:09

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Originally Posted by goldie

...you can fit ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) on your existing bike which has a disc brake installed.... it works as, in case of emergency braking the wheels dont lock and prevent skidding of the wheels...

Oh, oh... ABS is never (and should never be) retrofitted. Even where ABS is offered as an option, it's factory-fitted at time of assembly.

Don't play with braking systems... you'll be playing with life (yours and others)...

ThE_DoN · 5th April 2006, 14:46

KRP's ABS is not an ABS in its true sense.. Al it does is it restricts pressure on the calipers to the disk so that the disk doesnt get locked.

Also in case of suddenly pressing the brake lever it again restricts the pressure.

I somehow think it defeats the purpose of a disk brake since you're restricting braking power !!

mithun · 9th July 2009, 10:28

Any opinions about this new kid on the block ?

Saferide ABS

Is it wise to install this ? I'll never expect this to work in the same league ar the car ABS systems but does this provide any help during wheel locking ?

alter.e.go · 10th July 2009, 01:12

Mithun : This thread has a little more info

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...heelers-3.html

Also I conversed with the folks at Saferide some time ago and they told me even if there is a malfunction in the product ( which is highly unlikely ) it will go back to Non Abs. Sounds like a win win situation .

What I would really like to know from anyone who has used it does it takes the bite out braking. Since it works on the principle of relieving hydraulic pressure on the calipers. Especially you a coming down a slope and need constant braking. Akshay4587 if you are listening

alter.e.go · 19th July 2009, 01:58

More info here.

RoadRollers - Motorcycle Adventure Tourers

sam_sant2005 · 2nd March 2015, 08:19

Hi Guys,

Picking up an old thread expecting more riders to have information on this product in the last 6 years

So here you go - http://www.saferideabs.com/ (mechanical aftermarket abs), how good or how bad is it?

I ride a Pulsar NS200 and despite changing the rear to Michelin pilot sporty radial, it still slips. It doesn't slip when there is a pillion so definitely there is a design issue with the bike.

Hence my objective of this aftermarket abs is to have it on only my rear wheels. I will live with and manage the front brakes without abs. I know this is not a proper abs, but I just want to reduce the occurrence of slips on my rear wheel.

Any suggestions or experiences from our team bhp riders?

aargee · 2nd March 2015, 11:29

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Originally Posted by sam_sant2005

Any suggestions or experiences from our team bhp riders?

I've seen a mechanical ABS (not necessarily from the same website you've mentioned) on the front wheel of Unicorn; from my little experience, the front brakes performed very bad than stock.

In your case, my line of thoughts goes towards checking for...
1. Disk pad wear & tear & replace if necessary
2. Check & replace the rear caliper kit

I've experienced the same issue until 2 weeks ago, where, no matter what tire I use, the rear wheel locks up on my CBR 250R. Fedup, I changed my rear caliper (to that stupid Bybre) & voila!! Now my rear brakes are simply awesome & I'm getting a feeling as if I've Nissin.

sam_sant2005 · 2nd March 2015, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by aargee

I've seen a mechanical ABS (not necessarily from the same website you've mentioned) on the front wheel of Unicorn; from my little experience, the front brakes performed very bad than stock.

In your case, my line of thoughts goes towards checking for...
1. Disk pad wear & tear & replace if necessary
2. Check & replace the rear caliper kit

I've experienced the same issue until 2 weeks ago, where, no matter what tire I use, the rear wheel locks up on my CBR 250R. Fedup, I changed my rear caliper (to that stupid Bybre) & voila!! Now my rear brakes are simply awesome & I'm getting a feeling as if I've Nissin.

Mine is a 1300km (2 months old) NS200, and NS is notorious for rear wheel locking up.

5th April 2006, 12:40	#1
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	Bikes - Anti Lock Braking system on Disc Brakes I recently saw a device called as an ABS for indian disc brake bikes. Does any one have info on how these work and how effective they are? I guess it cost around 700rs and can be readily fitted to any disc brake bike. When ABS option for cars are so costly like 20-30K extra (the stupid manufacturers think ABS is a luxury rather than a essential safety feature charge the big bucks), how can this device be so cheap?? I plan to retro fit a disc brake and was looking for your feedback. Please help. Last edited by mail4ajo : 5th April 2006 at 12:41.
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5th April 2006, 13:15	#2
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I doubt anytin like that will be available in India and tht too for jusr Rs.700. And ABS isn;t just plug-n-play stuff, it requires a lot more than that.
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5th April 2006, 13:26	#3
goldie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jalgaon, Mumbai. Posts: 23 Thanked: 3 Times	you can fit ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) on your existing bike which has a disc brake installed. it cost between 600-700, and is available with KRP (Kaulson Racing Products) in Delhi. it works as, in case of emergency braking the wheels dont lock and prevent skidding of the wheels. goldie.
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5th April 2006, 14:46	#5
ThE_DoN BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 120 Thanked: Once	KRP's ABS is not an ABS in its true sense.. Al it does is it restricts pressure on the calipers to the disk so that the disk doesnt get locked. Also in case of suddenly pressing the brake lever it again restricts the pressure. I somehow think it defeats the purpose of a disk brake since you're restricting braking power !!
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9th July 2009, 10:28	#6
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	Any opinions about this new kid on the block ? Saferide ABS Is it wise to install this ? I'll never expect this to work in the same league ar the car ABS systems but does this provide any help during wheel locking ?
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10th July 2009, 01:12	#7
alter.e.go BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 137 Thanked: 56 Times	Mithun : This thread has a little more info http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...heelers-3.html Also I conversed with the folks at Saferide some time ago and they told me even if there is a malfunction in the product ( which is highly unlikely ) it will go back to Non Abs. Sounds like a win win situation . What I would really like to know from anyone who has used it does it takes the bite out braking. Since it works on the principle of relieving hydraulic pressure on the calipers. Especially you a coming down a slope and need constant braking. Akshay4587 if you are listening
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19th July 2009, 01:58	#8
alter.e.go BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 137 Thanked: 56 Times	More info here. RoadRollers - Motorcycle Adventure Tourers
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2nd March 2015, 08:19	#9
sam_sant2005 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 537 Thanked: 287 Times	Re: Bikes - Anti Lock Braking system on Disc Brakes Hi Guys, Picking up an old thread expecting more riders to have information on this product in the last 6 years So here you go - http://www.saferideabs.com/ (mechanical aftermarket abs), how good or how bad is it? I ride a Pulsar NS200 and despite changing the rear to Michelin pilot sporty radial, it still slips. It doesn't slip when there is a pillion so definitely there is a design issue with the bike. Hence my objective of this aftermarket abs is to have it on only my rear wheels. I will live with and manage the front brakes without abs. I know this is not a proper abs, but I just want to reduce the occurrence of slips on my rear wheel. Any suggestions or experiences from our team bhp riders? Last edited by sam_sant2005 : 2nd March 2015 at 08:34.
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