BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 2020, Rider'S Manual

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158 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If the system reg-
isters implausible data for an
extended period of time, it will
switch off the ABS as safety
precaution and a display will
alert you to an ABS error. A
self-diagnosis must be com-
pleted before the fault memory
entry will be displayed.
Apart from problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, un-
usual riding conditions can also
cause a fault memory entry to
be generated.
Unusual riding conditions:
Warming up the engine on an
auxiliary stand in neutral or
with gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by en-
gine brake, e.g. when riding
down steep hills.
Should a fault memory entry
occur due to an unusual riding
condition, the ABS function can
be reactivated by switching the
ignition off and then on again.
How important is regular
preventive maintenance?
WARNING
Failure to have maintenance
performed on the brake sys-
tem regularly.
Accident hazard
To ensure that the ABS is in
a properly maintained condi-
tion, it is vital that the spec-
ified service intervals be ob-
served.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances that
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless rid-
ing. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
WARNING
Braking in curves
Risk of accident despite ABS
The rider is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her
driving style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety function with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.