Stopping And Parking - Suzuki GSX-R1000/A Owner's Manual

STOPPING AND PARKING

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(GSX-R1000A)
This model is equipped with an Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS) designed to
help prevent wheel lock up during
hard braking or during braking on slip-
pery surfaces while riding in a straight
line.
The ABS will operate whenever it
senses that the wheels are locking
up. You may feel the brake lever and/
or the brake pedal pulsate lightly
while the ABS is operating.
Even though ABS helps prevent
wheel lock-up, you must still be care-
ful when braking in curves. Hard brak-
ing while turning could cause wheel
skidding and loss of control, whether
or not your motorcycle is equipped
with ABS. Having ABS does not mean
you can take unnecessary risks. ABS
will not compensate for poor judg-
ment, incorrect braking techniques, or
not slowing down over bad roads or in
poor weather conditions.
You must still ride sensibly and alertly.
On regular paved roads, some riders
may be able to obtain slightly shorter
stopping distances with conventional
brake systems than with ABS.
NOTE: In some situations, a motorcy-
cle with ABS may require a longer
stopping distance to stop on loose or
uneven surfaces than an equivalent
motorcycle without ABS.
 WARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to under
utilize the front brake. This can
cause excessive stopping dis-
tance and lead to a collision.
Using only the front or rear brake
can cause skidding and loss of
control.
Apply both brakes evenly and at
the same time.
 WARNING
Braking while turning the motor-
cycle can be hazardous, whether
or not your
equipped with ABS. ABS can not
control wheel's side-slips that
occur when you brake hard while
turning and the side-slips could
cause loss of control.
Slow down sufficiently in a
straight line before you begin to
turn and avoid braking while turn-
ing except slight braking.
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