How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS)
Warning
ABS helps prevent 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 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
or Riding Mode Configuration
on page
), 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 warning light
illuminated. In the event of a fault,
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 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.
