Zero Motorcycles FX 2022, Owner'S Manual

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General Operation
4.6
ABS (Anti-lock Braking 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 braking. 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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