BMW G 310 R Rider's Manual page 63

WARNING
Rear wheel lift due to severe
braking
Risk of falling
When you brake sharply, bear
in mind that ABS control can-
not always be relied on to pre-
vent the rear wheel from lifting
clear of the ground.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If
the system registers implaus-
ible values for a lengthy period
the ABS function is deactivated
for safety reasons and an ABS
fault message is issued. Self-dia-
gnosis has to complete before
fault messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
If a fault message should
be triggered due to one of
the above-described driving
conditions, the ABS function can
be re-activated by switching the
ignition off and then on again.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
or with a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the en-
gine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
steep gradients.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Brake system not regularly
serviced
Risk of accident
In order to ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is always
maintained in optimum condi-
tion, it is essential for you to
comply strictly with the spe-
cified inspection intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter stopping
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering! When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
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