Triumph Bonneville T100 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Warning
ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking, therefore maximizing the
effectiveness of the braking system
in emergencies and when riding on
slippery surfaces. The potentially
shorter braking distances ABS allows
under certain conditions are not a
substitute for good riding practice.
Always ride within the legal speed limit.
Never ride without due care and
attention and always reduce speed
in consideration of weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Take care when cornering. If the
brakes are applied in a corner, ABS will
not be able to counteract the weight
and momentum of the motorcycle.
This can result in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Under some circumstances it is
possible that a motorcycle equipped
with ABS may require a longer
stopping distance than an equivalent
motorcycle without ABS.
Warning
If the ABS is not functioning or has
been disabled, the brake system will
continue to function as a non-ABS
braking system.
Do not continue to ride for longer than
is necessary with the warning light
illuminated. In the event of a fault,
contact an authorized Triumph dealer
as soon as possible to have the fault
checked and rectified.
In this situation, braking too hard will
cause the wheels to lock resulting
in loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
After riding off-road with ABS
disabled, always make sure that the
ABS is enabled when returning to ride
on public roads.
Riding on public roads with the ABS
disabled will, if braking too hard, cause
the wheels to lock resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Note
Normally, the rider will perceive ABS
operation as a harder feel or a pulsation
of the brake lever and pedal.
The ABS may be activated by sudden
upward or downward changes in the
road surface.