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Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to
master for a rider. Braking is one of the most difficult
and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled
motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this difficult moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking force to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions. ABS is an electro-
hydraulic device that controls the pressure in the
brake circuit when the control unit, by processing
information from wheel sensors, determines that one
or both wheels are about to lock up. In this case,
pressure decrease in the brake circuit allows the
wheel to carry on turning, thereby preserving grip.
After that, the control unit restores the pressure in the
brake circuit, to resume the braking action. This cycle
is repeated many times until the problem is
completely eliminated. Normally, the rider will
perceive ABS operation as a harder feel or a pulsation
of the brake lever and pedal. The front and rear brakes
use separate control systems.
The ABS supplied with the Monster also features a
"cornering" function that widens ABS functionality to
the conditions where the motorcycle is leaning over,
thus controlling the front and rear brake systems
depending on the vehicle lean angle with the purpose
of preventing wheel lockup and slipping as much as
possible, within the physical limits allowed by the
vehicle and by the road conditions.
If desired, the system can be deactivated from the
instrument panel, setting the level to OFF within the
Riding Mode for which you wish to disable it.
Warning
Using the two brake controls separately
reduces the motorcycle braking power.
Never use the front brake control harshly or suddenly
as you may cause rear wheel lift-up and lose control of
the motorcycle (if the ABS is enabled).
When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces,
braking will become less effective. Always use the
brakes very gently and carefully when riding under
these conditions. Any sudden manoeuvres may lead
to loss of control.
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Summary of Contents for MONSTER 1200 s
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Page 2: ...Owner s manual ENGLISH 1...
Page 146: ...To quit the menu and go back to Setting Menu main page select EXIT and press button 4 145...
Page 151: ...To exit the menu and go back to previous page select EXIT and press button 4 150...
Page 171: ...Odometer Trip1 Trip2 and Trip Fuel km or mi 170...
Page 173: ...Engine coolant temperature and ambient air temperature 172...
Page 175: ...Instantaneous fuel consumption and Average fuel consumption 174...
Page 284: ...Loosen screws 10 on battery cover 11 Remove battery cover 11 11 10 Fig 202 11 10 Fig 203 283...
Page 305: ...Warning Never exceed the MAX mark 304...
Page 317: ...Dimensions 850 mm 1052 mm 1134 mm 1485 mm 2114 mm 795 820 mm 545 mm 376 mm 145 mm Fig 229 316...
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Page 335: ...Stampato 06 2017 Cod 913 7 349 1A...
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