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From: donch@tekirl.UUCP (Don Chitwood)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Braking Methods Research
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Date: Mon, 7-Jul-86 19:23:22 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul  7 19:23:22 1986
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There is active work, at least in Europe, on anti-skid
braking systems.  Two versions at least have been highlighted
in several magazines I take.  One is a system made by Lucas or
Girling in England (it could even be Lockheed--forgive my poor recall)
that has been fitted to a variety of test bikes.  Another system
is by Bosch, and I understand it will be marketed on top-ov-the-line
BMWs in a year or two.  They both work on the front brake alone, I think.
The English version is totally mechanical, the Bosch is electromechanical.

(Massive disclaimer:  all of the above is from skimming one or two articles
this spring.  My facts may be way off, but the reality of anti-skid systems
on motorcycles is beyond dispute.)