How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Warning
Continued
Take care when cornering. If the
brakes are applied in a corner, ABS will
not be able to counteract the weight
and momentum of the motorcycle. This
can result in loss of control and an
accident.
Under some circumstances it is
possible that a motorcycle equipped
with ABS may require a longer
stopping distance than an equivalent
motorcycle without ABS.
ABS Warning Light
The
ABS
indicator
light
illuminates to show that the ABS
function is not available. Illumination is
normal after engine start-up, and until
the motorcycle first reaches a speed
exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there
is a fault, it should not illuminate again
until the engine is restarted.
If the indicator light becomes illuminated
at any other time while riding, it
indicates
that
the
ABS
has
a
malfunction that requires investigation.
• Normally, the rider will perceive ABS
operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and
pedal. As the ABS is not an
integrated braking system and it
does not control both the front and
rear brake at the same time, this
pulsation may be felt in the lever,
the pedal or both.
• The ABS may be activated by
sudden
upward
or
downward
changes in the road surface.
Warning
If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system. Do not
continue to ride for longer than is
necessary with the indicator light
illuminated. Contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked and rectified. In
this situation, braking too hard will
cause the wheels to lock resulting in
loss of control and an accident.
Warning
The ABS warning light will illuminate
when the rear wheel is driven at high
speed for more than 30 seconds when
the motorcycle is on a stand. This
reaction is normal.
When the ignition is switched off and
the motorcycle is re-started, the
warning light will illuminate until the
motorcycle reaches a speed exceeding
19 mph (30 km/h).
Warning
The ABS computer operates by
comparing the relative speed of the
front and rear wheels. Use of non-
recommended tires can affect wheel
speed and cause the ABS function not
to operate, potentially leading to loss
of control and an accident in
conditions where the ABS would
normally function.
