
Brakes
How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution be-
tween the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load on
an individual wheel are accom-
panied by a rise in the effective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest possi-
ble braking distance, the front
brake must be applied quickly
and with progressively greater
levels of force. This procedure
provides ideal exploitation of the
extra weight transfer to the front
wheel. The clutch should also
be disengaged at the same time.
With the frequently instructed
"forced braking," in which the
brake pressure is generated as
quickly as possible and with great
force, dynamic load distribution
lags behind the progressive in-
creases in deceleration rate and
the braking force cannot be com-
pletely transferred to the road
surface.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-
vents the front wheel from lock-
ing.
Brake force display
If the rider brakes heavily, the
turn signal lamps are turned on
in addition to the brake light in
order to warn road users behind
with a larger display area.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes.
Loss of braking action. Destruc-
tion of the brakes caused by
overheating.
Apply the front wheel brake
and use the engine brake.
DANGER
Driving with overheated
brakes
Risk of accident due to brake
failure
Adapt driving style.
Use the engine brake to avoid
frequent braking.
WARNING
Failure to observe mainte-
nance intervals
Accident hazard
Comply with the maintenance
intervals applicable for the
brakes.
6
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z
Riding
Содержание K 1600B Series
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Страница 16: ...2 14 z Overviews...
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Страница 22: ...10 Selecting the Favorite menu 65 2 20 z Overviews...
Страница 28: ...5 Damping 6 Vehicle load 3 26 z Displays...
Страница 88: ...4 86 z Operation...
Страница 89: ...Setting Mirrors 88 Windshield 88 Wind deflection wing 89 Clutch 89 Brakes 90 5 87 z Setting...
Страница 108: ...6 106 z Riding...
Страница 149: ...Plug the diagnostic connec tor 2 into the seat bracket 3 The locks 1 engage Install seat 84 8 147 z Maintenance...
Страница 150: ...8 148 z Maintenance...
Страница 151: ...Accessories General notes 150 Onboard power outlets 150 Case 151 Navigation device 152 9 149 z Accessories...
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Страница 178: ...11 176 z Technical data...
Страница 184: ...12 182 z Service...
Страница 201: ...Work performed at km Date 12 199 z Service...
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