Brake Pedal; Abs - Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Brake pedal

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1. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
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the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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ABS

The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
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System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS is
monitored by an ECU (Electronic Con-
trol Unit), which will have recourse to
manual braking if a malfunction occurs.
WARNING
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The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.
G On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehi-
cle ahead to match the riding
speed.
TIP
G When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake lever or brake pedal,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
G This ABS has a test mode which
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Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of the
ABS system.
1. Front wheel hub
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allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer when performing
this test.
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