Zero Motorcycles 2016 ZERO DSR, Owner'S Manual

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General Operation
4.6
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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 practices.
WARNING! Always ride within the legal speed limit.
WARNING! Carefully ride your motorcycle around corners.
If applying the motorcycle’s brakes while cornering, the
ABS cannot counteract the weight transfer and force.
Doing so, can create unsafe riding conditions. Some riding
conditions and environments may reduce the effectiveness
of the ABS and require stopping distances equivalent to
those of a motorcycle without ABS.
When the motorcycle is stationary and the key is turned to
the ON position, it is normal for the ABS warning indicator
(A) on the dash to illuminate. The indicator will remain on
until the system detects the motorcycle’s speed exceeds
3 mph (5 km/h), after which will stay off until the key is
turned to the off position and back to the ON position.
Note: The ABS light can illuminate if there is a large
difference in wheel speed between the front and rear
(wheelies, burnouts, or loose gravel). If this happens, the
ABS system will be inactive and can allow the wheels to
lock under heavy breaking. To reactivate the ABS, bring
the motorcycle to a complete stop, then turn the key to the
OFF position, wait for approximately 5 seconds, then turn
it back to the ON position. The ABS light should extinguish
once both wheels reach 3 mph (5 km/h) and be fully
functional.
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