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110 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

prevent wheel lock-up and allows sta-
ble steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to
that of a conventional motorcycle. The
brake lever is used for the front brake
and the brake pedal for the rear brake.

Although the ABS provides stability
while stopping by preventing wheel
lock-up, remember the following char-
acteristics:

e To apply the brake effectively, use
the front brake lever and rear brake
pedal simultaneously in the same
manner as conventional motorcycle
brake system.

e ABS cannot compensate for adverse
road conditions, misjudgment or im-
proper application of brakes. You
must take the same care as with mo-
torcycles not equipped with ABS.

e ABS is not designed to shorten the
braking distance. On loose, uneven

or downhill surfaces, the stopping
distance of a motorcycle with ABS
may be longer than that of an equiv-

alent motorcycle without ABS.
special caution in such areas.
ABS will help prevent wheel Io
when braking in a straight line,
cannot control wheel slip whic!
be caused by braking during c:
ing. When turning a corner, it |
ter to limit braking to the light
cation of both brakes or not to
at all. Reduce your speed befo
get into the corner.

Same as conventional brake sy
an excessive sudden braking
cause wheel lock up that mai
harder to control a motorcycle.

e During braking, ABS will not pre

the rear wheel lifting.

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