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How to Ride the Motorcycle
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
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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 39). 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 26);
• 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.
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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