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How to Ride the Motorcycle
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) -
(if fitted)
ABS Warning Light
When the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, it is normal
for the ABS warning light to flash
on and off (see page 33). If the ABS warning
light is constantly illuminated it indicates that
the ABS function is not available because:
• The ABS has been disabled by the rider
(see page 29)
• The ABS has a malfunction that requires
investigation.
If the indicator light becomes illuminated
while riding, it indicates that the ABS has a
malfunction that requires investigation.
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
integrated braking system and it
does not control both the front and
rear brake at the same time, this
pulsation may be felt in the lever,
the pedal or both.
• The ABS may be activated by
sudden upward or downward
changes in the road surface.
Where fitted, 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
distances 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 attention
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 momentum of
the motorcycle. This can result in loss of
control and an accident.
Under some circumstances it is possible
that a motorcycle equipped with ABS may
require a longer stopping distance than an
equivalent motorcycle without ABS.
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