Column - ABS, which is useful

I drove quietly in the built-up area. On a priority road. From the left, I think a modern motorcycle came in a fast Tupperware outfit. We approached the intersection. He braked. And went on his record. I thought all modern-style motorcycles had ABS. That's the only electronic control cousin I'd like to have. But apparently this copy did not have such a nice feature. Or whatever.

Modern, sporty motorcycles nowadays easily have 150 hp and hang on their axles from the electronic measuring and control systems to control all that power. When someone proudly mentioned this, he got the sincere question from a Kawa Z900 pilot: "Why don't you just learn to ride a motorcycle?"

Anyway, the engine coming from the left smacked to the ground

Shuffled on. Came to a halt just before the intersection. I stopped and got off. You can do that with a classic sidecar combination without the thing falling over .. The fallen knight scrambled up and hopped to his fallen steed. He stopped and raised his hands to the sky. I asked what actually happened. “I saw you driving up. And braked. And then I fell. Look at this!" He pointed to his engine, which in the meantime marked his spot on the asphalt with petrol. "But why didn't you brake? “Asked the man in what I think was the most trendy outfit.

In my limited view he was really 'dressed 2 impress'. However, this approach did not really work in the current situation. I felt a little under-profiled. Because I decided not to fall that day before boarding, I wore jeans, a T-shirt and clogs. In 1997 clogs were recognized as safety footwear. Various clog makers could later also obtain the CE mark for their clogs. And if you have a classic heel / toe switch, you can switch with it very subtly. What clogs could do in conjunction with a quickshifter? No idea. My classic likes very quiet switching sequences. He tried unsuccessfully to get his engine back on the rubbers. Putting a fallen engine back on the wheels is a trick. He didn't master that trick. Or maybe it was the stress after the fall. I explained to him: “I was on a priority road and came from the right. Something about traffic rules and stuff. ” "But I've only had that bike for two days!" Well, the first scratch always hurts.

I put the bike upright

The owner repeated again that he only had the bike for two days. I asked him if he was insured all risk. "Of course not! Don't you know what it costs! ” I looked at the sliding damage. Scratches on the cockpit, the mirror and a broken flashing light. The brake pedal was bent. I know that such an impressive fairing sticker set can cost just 800 euros. In the meantime, the victim was phoning: “But then a motorcyclist arrived and I suddenly had to brake. And then I fell. Can you come here? ” I asked him if his hurt pride had an ABS. He did not know that.

The engine seemed to have a very drivable damage

It was not my problem. Neither did I feel compelled to complete a claim form. But that even high-quality plastic is very fragile? I should have had that nice again. And my ABS? There has never been a KMZ 750 cc side valve whose wheel blocked during braking. A little emergency stop on the pale blue tricycle therefore takes about five minutes. But again: you don't fall over with it. And it can withstand all seasons.