BMW Motorrad G 310 R, Rider'S Manual

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BRAKES
How do you achieve the
shortest braking distance?
The dynamic load distribution
between the front and rear
wheel changes during brak-
ing. The heavier you brake, the
greater the weight transfer to
the front wheel. Increases in
the load on an individual wheel
are accompanied by a rise in
the effective brake force that
the wheel can provide.
To achieve the shortest braking
distance, the front wheel brake
must be rapidly pulled to the
point where ABS activates, the
pressure point must be held
and the rear wheel brake must
be activated at the same time.
This procedure provides ideal
utilization of the dynamic load
increase to the front wheel.
The clutch should also be en-
gaged at the same time.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
ABS.
With the frequently instructed
"emergency braking," where
brake pressure is generated as
quickly as possible and with
great force, dynamic load dis-
tribution lags behind the pro-
gressive increases in decelera-
tion rate and the braking force
cannot be completely trans-
ferred to the road. Due to the
missing wheel load, the ABS
must prevent a tendency of
the front wheel to lock up with
even minimal braking effect.
This results in a reduced brak-
ing effect.
Descending mountain passes
WARNING
Braking should be done pre-
dominantly using the rear
wheel brake when riding on
downhill routes
Loss of braking effect, de-
struction of the brakes due to
overheating
Apply the front and rear
wheel brake and use the
engine brake.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads re-
sult in a decrease in the brak-
ing action.
Delayed or poorer braking ac-
tion must be expected in the
following situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the motorcycle
When driving on roads spread
with salt.