How To Ride The Motorcycle
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Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS)
Warning
ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking, therefore maximising 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 practice.
Always ride within the legal speed limit.
Never ride without due care and
attention and always reduce speed in
consideration of weather, road and
traffic conditions.
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 motorcycle 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.
Warning
If the ABS is not functioning or has
been disabled (see Bike Setup on
page
79
or Riding Mode Configuration on
page 87
), the brake system will
continue to function as a non-ABS
braking system.
Warning
Continued
Do not continue to ride for longer than
is necessary with the warning light
illuminated. In the event of a fault,
contact an authorised 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 motorcycle control and an
accident.
Note:
•
Normally, the rider will perceive
ABS operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and
pedal.
•
The ABS may be activated by
sudden
upward
or
downward
changes in the road surface.
Optimised Cornering ABS
Note:
•
All models except Tiger 1200 XR are
equipped
with
the
optimised
cornering ABS.
The optimised cornering ABS is a
system designed to give the rider
increased control should the ABS be
activated whilst the motorcycle is
leaning in a corner.
