BMW 2013 S 1000R, Rider'S Manual

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Apart from problems on the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS,
unusual riding conditions can
also cause a fault message to be
generated.
Unusual driving conditions:
Heating up on an auxiliary
stand at idle speed or with gear
engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by engine
brake, e.g. when riding down
steep hills.
Should a fault code occur due to
one of the driving conditions de-
scribed above, the ABS function
can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS is in a
properly maintained condition, it
is vital that the specified service
intervals are kept to.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad Race ABS per-
mits must not be used as an ex-
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
Be careful in curves! When you
apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un-
able to counteract their effects.
Engine management
with BMW Motorrad
ASC
How does ASC work?
BMW Motorrad ASC compares
the wheel speeds of the front
and rear wheels. From the speed
difference the slip, and with it
the stability reserves on the rear
wheel are determined. When a
slip limit is exceeded, the engine
torque is adapted by the engine
management system.
What are the design
features of BMW Motorrad
ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
as an assistant system for the
rider for the use on public roads.
The extent to which the rider af-
fects ASC control can be consid-
erable (weight shifts when cor-
nering, items of luggage loose on
the motorcycle), especially when
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