Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (Xl700Va) - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(XL700VA)
This model is also equipped with an Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS) designed to help
prevent wheel lock up during hard braking
on uneven or other poor surfaces while
running straight. Although the wheel may
not lock up - if you are braking too hard
in a turn the motorcycle can still lose
traction, causing a loss of control.
In some situations, a motorcycle with ABS
may require a longer stopping distance to
stop on loose or uneven surfaces than an
equivalent motorcycle without ABS.
ABS cannot make up for road conditions ,
bad judgment, or improper operation of
the brakes. It is still your responsibility to
ride at reasonable speeds for weather,
road surface, and traffic conditions, and to
leave a margin of safety.
ABS is self-checking and always on.
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• ABS may be activated by riding over a
sharp drop or rise in the road level.
It is important to follow the tyre recommen-
dations (page 54). The ABS computer
works by comparing wheel speed. Non-
recornmended tyres can affect wheel
speed and may confuse the ABS
computer.
• ABS does not function at low speeds
(approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or
below).
• ABS does not function if the battery is •
discharged .
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