How to Ride the Motorcycle
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
Warning
ABS prevents the wheels from locking,
therefore maximising the effectiveness
of the braking system in emergencies
and when riding on slippery surfaces.
The potentially shorter braking dis-
tances ABS allows under certain
conditions are not a substitute for
good riding practice.
Always ride within the legal speed limit.
Never ride without due care and atten-
tion and always reduce speed in
consideration of weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Take care when cornering. If the brakes
are applied in a corner, ABS will not be
able to counteract the weight and mo-
mentum of the motorcycle. This can
result in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
Under some circumstances it is possi-
ble that a motorcycle equipped with
ABS may require a longer stopping dis-
tance than an equivalent motorcycle
without ABS.
ABS Warning Light
When the ignition switch is
turned on, it is normal for the ABS
warning light to flash on and off (see
page 22). If the ABS warning light is con-
stantly illuminated it indicates that the
ABS function is not available because:
• the ABS has been disabled by the
rider;
• the ABS has a malfunction that re-
quires investigation.
If the warning light becomes illuminated
while riding, it indicates that the ABS
has a malfunction that requires investi-
gation.
Note:
• Normally, the rider will perceive
ABS operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and
pedal. As the ABS is not an inte-
grated braking system and it does
not control both the front and rear
brake at the same time, this pulsa-
tion may be felt in the lever, the
pedal or both.
• The ABS may be activated by sud-
den upward or downward changes
in the road surface.
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