SINGLE CHANNEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The slipping wheels on a riding surface results in losing control of whole motorcycle which usually occurs in fractions of a
second. Restoring traction while keeping the bike balanced is only a result of luck, or extreme training, as is the case of
professional stunt riders who drift. Preventing the wheels from slipping due to excessive braking force compensates
losing control and help the rider to maneuver the vehicle and to avoid accidents.
So what the ABS does is actually limiting the braking force exerted by the rider by either squeezing the lever and keep the
wheel spinning. Once the imminence of the locking (and therefore skidding) is avoided, the system re-applies the
maximum braking force until the next skid is anticipated. By limiting the max force of the braking maneuver, the ABS
systems practically allow riders to use the greatest stopping force possible without locking the front wheels.
During normal operation the ABS works similar to a normal brake, but functions only when the wheel tends to lock up.
The speed sensors fitted on front wheel measures the rotational speed of the wheel, when the wheel speed reduces
rapidly i.e. wheel tends to lock, the HECU modulates the pressure in the brake circuit and thereby prevents the wheel
from locking.
Your motorcycle is fitted with a
single channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
in the front brake system which is
designed to prevent skidding and help riders to maintain steering control during emergency-stopping situation in dry or
wet roads, loose gravels etc.
When a rider applies the front brakes continuously as he detects a dangerous obstacle in dry or wet roads, loose gravels
etc. transmits an excessive brake force to the wheel. This excessive force may cause the wheel to stop spinning and
leads to lose of road grip. With no firm contact between the tire’s contact patch and the road surface, the bike becomes
unstable and a crash is imminent.
How does the ABS understands the wheel locking?
The ABS uses continuous wheel speed monitoring system; wheel speed sensor and toner ring and a Hydraulic
Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
How does ABS work?
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