How to Ride the Motorcycle
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ABS Warning Light
The ABS indicator light illuminates to
show that the ABS function is not
available. Illumination is normal after
engine start-up, and until the
motorcycle first reaches a speed
exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there
is a fault, it should not illuminate again
until the engine is restarted.
If the indicator light becomes illuminated
at any other time 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, 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.
• During braking, 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. Always reduce speed in
consideration of weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Take care when cornering. If the
brakes are applied in a corner, the 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.
If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system. Do not
continue to ride for longer than is
necessary with the indicator light
illuminated. Contact an authorised
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked and rectified.
In this situation braking too hard will
cause the wheels to lock resulting in
loss of control and an accident.
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