Triumph Speed Triple R, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
ABS Warning Light
When the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, it is
normal for the ABS warning
light to flash on and off (see
page 25 ). If the ABS warning light is
constantly illuminated it indicates that
the ABS function is not available
because:
• the ABS has been disabled by the
rider;
• the ABS has a malfunction that
requires investigation.
If the indicator light becomes illuminated
while riding, it indicates that the ABS
has a malfunction that requires
investigation.
Note:
• Normally, the rider will perceive ABS
operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and
pedal. As the ABS is not an
integrated braking system and it
does not control both the front and
rear brake at the same time, this
pulsation may be felt in the lever, the
pedal or both.
• The ABS may be activated by sudden
upward or downward changes in the
road surface.
Warning
ABS prevents 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 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.