Wow, thanks for all of the input. This forum is outstanding.The issue with the '09 Connies rear brake... for me... is now moot.I took a pass on the bike, and by now I'm sure some better informed buyer has scooped it up.What I will take from here is that the Gen I Connies did in fact have wooden rear brakes, whether they be ABS or not.The Gen II bikes did have ABS as an option and they were linked... and from the forum discussions were better than the Gen I brakes. No insult to Gen I bikes is implied or intended. I just didn't "cotton" to the feel of that models rear brake.So the take home advice for me (I think) is to start looking for a low mileage Gen II bike.As a side note to Gregg Hackett... you threw a wrinkle into my updated plan by mentioning the rear brake pressure modulator. If that is indeed the case with the '09 bike I rode I'm glad I took a pass. I hope the new modulator does the trick for you and thanks for posting your experience. One thing I don't want to do after buying a new (used) bike is make a major repair to a critical system. I'm pretty handy with a wrench, but I'm no certified technician.Again, thank you all collectively and individually for educating me. I look forward to owning a Concours real soon now, and being a legitimate member of this forum.Steve P.
It was this forum that spurred me to get a Concours.
