46fortress Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 I'm ordering new brake lines and there are options for ABS and non ABS variants. I have an 04 VFR800 and not quite sure how to determine if I have ABS or not (I'm new to motorcycle maintenance). Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted November 14, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2023 There will be a small, notched ring on the front wheel with a sensor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Grum Posted November 14, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2023 Also, on your Instrument Panel, you should see an ABS warning light at switch On. The light should go out when your speed exceeds 6mph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 If I remember correctly, 6th gen. VFRs with ABS have gold brake calipers. Non-ABS bikes have black brake calipers. Maybe that changed at some point during the 6th gen's run, but it should be true for your 2004. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted November 16, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted November 16, 2023 Pics of your rotors would help us help you also. If all else fails, grab the brakes hard and fast in the rain... (j/k!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisreese Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 For most 6th gen VFR800s, you can check if your motorcycle has ABS by looking at the color of your brake calipers. If they are gold, your bike has ABS; if they are black, it does not. This is a good initial indicator, but it's always best to consult your owner's manual or contact your local dealership to confirm for your specific model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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