
rider's full force applied to the
brake levers; under these circum-
stances, the dynamic shift in load
distribution cannot keep pace
with the increase in deceleration
and the tyres cannot transmit the
full braking force to the surface
of the road.
The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
prevents the front wheel from
locking up.
Hazard braking
If you brake sharply from a speed
in excess of 50 km⁄h, the brake
light flashes rapidly as an addi-
tional warning for road users be-
hind you.
The hazard warning lights sys-
tem switches on if you brake to
below 15 km⁄h in this process.
The hazard warning lights system
automatically switches off from a
speed of 20 km⁄h.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade. Destruction of the
brakes due to overheating.
Use the front brake and utilise
engine braking.
DANGER
Riding with overheated
brakes
Risk of accident due to failure of
brakes
Adapt your riding style accord-
ingly.
Avoid frequent braking by using
the engine brake.
WARNING
Failure to observe service
intervals
Risk of accident
Observe the valid service inter-
vals for brakes.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the motorcycle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
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Содержание K 1600GTL
Страница 1: ...Rider s Manual K1600GTL BMW Motorrad...
Страница 18: ...1 16 z General instructions...
Страница 20: ...2 18 z General views...
Страница 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Страница 30: ...4 Find and save stations automatically 109 Station save manual 110 2 28 z General views...
Страница 32: ...2 30 z General views...
Страница 36: ...5 Damping action 6 Loading 3 34 z Status indicators...
Страница 62: ...3 60 z Status indicators...
Страница 130: ...5 128 z Audio system...
Страница 131: ...Adjustment Mirrors 130 Windscreen 130 Slipstream deflector 131 Clutch 131 Brakes 132 6 129 z Adjustment...
Страница 150: ...7 148 z Riding...
Страница 195: ...Accessories General notes 194 Power sockets 194 Cases 195 Topcase 197 Navigation device 200 10 193 z Accessories...
Страница 206: ...10 204 z Accessories...
Страница 212: ...11 210 z Care...
Страница 235: ...13 233 z Service...
Страница 236: ...13 234 z Service...
Страница 253: ...Work performed Odometer reading Date 13 251 z Service...
Страница 254: ...13 252 z Service...
Страница 313: ...15 313 z Index...