Riding Mode; Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Riding mode

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with off-road mode ABS and
OE
ASC
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Selection
In order to adjust the motorcycle
to the road condition, two riding
modes can be selected:
ROAD: road operation
ENDURO: off-road riding
For each of the two riding modes
aligned settings for the ABS and
ASC systems are available.
ABS and/or ASC can be
switched off in each mode; the
following explanations always
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refer to the activated systems.
ABS
The rear wheel lift assistant is
active in both modes.
In the ROAD mode ABS has
been adjusted to road opera-
tion.
In ENDURO mode ABS has
been adjusted to off-road oper-
ation using massive-bar tires.
ASC
The front wheel lift assistant is
active in both modes.
In the ROAD mode, ASC has
been adjusted to road opera-
tion.
In ENDURO mode, ASC has
been adjusted to off-road oper-
ation.
Switchover
The switchover process for the
functions in the ABS and the
ASC is only possible in certain
operating modes:
No drive torque at rear wheel.
No brake pressure in the brake
system.
To obtain this condition:
Throttle grip must be turned
back,
Brake levers may not be actu-
ated,
Clutch must be actuated
or
Motorcycle must be stopped
with the ignition switched on.
First the desired riding mode is
preselected. The switchover
does not take place until the
affected systems are in the re-
quired state.
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS
How does ABS work?
The maximum braking force that
can be transferred to the road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
surface. Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a