Abs (Antilock Brake System); Abs Warning Lamp; Abs Button - KTM 2003 950 Adventure Repair Manual

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ABS (antilock brake system)

The ABS is a safety system that prevents the wheels from locking when
driving straight ahead without the influence of lateral forces. The ABS
unit , consisting of a hydraulic unit, an electronic control unit and the
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electric pump motor, is located under the seat. Sensors
and rear wheel send pulses to the control unit to indicate how fast the
wheel is turning.
The KTM 990 Adventure ABS operates with two independent brake
circuits (front and rear wheel brake). During normal service the brake
system works just like a conventional brake without the ABS. The ABS
control phase sets in when the control unit detects that one of the
wheels is starting to lock. It releases the pressure in the respective
brake circuit and prevents the wheel from locking. You can feel the
control function as a slight pulsing in the brake lever.
The ABS warning lamp
on and go out at a speed of approx. 5 KPH after you drive off. If it stays
on or lights up while driving, the ABS is defective.
The ABS can be switched off with the ABS button
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O NOT MOUNT WHEELS WITH A DIFFERENT RIM DIAMETER
FUNCTION CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED
– T
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T ABS
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AXIMUM
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PRESSURE IS INCORRECT
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NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE
MODEL
FORKS
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LL OTHER MODIFICATIONS THAT DISPLACE THE MOTORCYCLE
GRAVITY
SYSTEM

ABS warning lamp

The ABS warning lamp
on and go out at a speed of approx. 5 KPH after you drive off. If it stays
on or lights up while driving, the ABS is defective. The ABS is no longer
active and the wheels can lock when braking.
NOTE:
– The brake system will still function but ABS control will no longer be
active.
– The ABS warning lamp can also light up if there is a large deviation
between the speed of the front and rear wheel in extreme driving
situations, e.g. during a wheelie or if the rear wheel slips when
accelerating on loose ground. The ABS will no longer be active and
the wheels can lock when braking. To activate the ABS again, stop
and switch the ignition off/on. If the warning lamp goes off again at a
speed of approx. 5 KPH after you drive off, the ABS is active and
fully operative.

ABS button

The ABS button
the motorcycle and press the ABS button for at least 3 seconds with the
engine running. Let go of the ABS button as soon as the ABS warning
lamp starts blinking fast. The ABS warning lamp will blink slowly to
indicate that the ABS is switched off.
To switch the ABS on again, stop and switch off the ignition. The ABS
will be active again when you switch on the ignition.
See the KTM ABS training documents for a detailed description of the
ABS system.
must light up when the ignition is switched
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! CAUTION
ABS
IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH THE TIRES AUTHORIZED BY
FUNCTION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF OTHER TIRES ARE USED
ABS
CONTROL CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED IF THE TIRE
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ABS
SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR THE
990 A
DVENTURE
HAS A DIFFERENT CENTER
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SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT BE MOUNTED ON
ABS.
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E G LOWERING JEOPARDIZE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE
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must light up when the ignition is switched
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switches off the ABS. To switch off the ABS, stop
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on the front
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DVENTURE MODEL AND MAY
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