What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val-
ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
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Page 1: ...K72_800_Titel fm Seite 9 Montag 24 September 2007 3 14 15 Rider s Manual F 800 GS ...
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Page 19: ...Underneath the trim panel 1 Battery 112 2 Air filter housing 110 2 15 views ...
Page 23: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side light 2 19 views ...
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Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 25 ators ...
Page 34: ...ABS warningsOE Mode of presentation 3 30 ators ...
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Page 45: ...Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Current consumption 4 41 ration ...
Page 52: ...Emergency off switch kill switch a Normal operating position Grip heatingOE 4 48 ration ...
Page 53: ...2 Heating off Press and hold down ABS but Activating ABS function 4 49 ration ...
Page 72: ...The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon At the rear secure the straps 5 68 iding ...
Page 73: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABSOE 70 6 69 etails ...
Page 81: ...Position luggage strap 2 as CaseOA Opening cases Press the ribbed part of rocker 7 77 sories ...
Page 83: ...Pull red release lever 4 up Installing case Pull red release lever 4 up 7 79 sories ...
Page 86: ...Pull red lever 4 Installing topcase Pull red lever 4 7 82 sories ...
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Page 114: ...Hold the mudguard cover in Remove screws 1 Installing air filter 8 110 nance ...
Page 120: ...Install screws 1 on left and 8 116 nance ...