Triumph Trident 2023 - 8.6.1 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
WARNING
The ABS function attempts to
maximise the chances of keeping the
motorcycle under control when
braking. 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.
Under some circumstances it is
possible that a motorcycle equipped
with ABS may require a longer
stopping distance.
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.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
NOTICE
The ABS operation may feel like a
harder pedal pressure or a pulsation
of the brake lever and pedal.
The ABS is not an integrated braking
system and does not control both the
front and rear brake at the same time
so 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.
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38. If the ABS warning
light is constantly illuminated it
indicates that the ABS function is not
available because the ABS has a
malfunction that requires investigation.
WARNING
If the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is
not functioning, the brake system will
continue to function as a non-ABS
equipped brake system. Reduce speed
and do not continue to ride for longer
than is necessary with the ABS
warning light illuminated.
The fault must be checked and
rectified by a competent person with
the specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorised Triumph dealer.
Braking too hard will cause the wheels
to lock, leading to loss of motorcycle
control which could result in serious
injury or death.