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braking effect, e.g. when riding
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downhill on slippery surfaces
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Should a fault code occur due
to an unusual driving condition,
the ABS can be reactivated by
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance.
To ensure that the ABS is in a
properly maintained condition, it
is vital that the specified service
z
intervals be observed.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
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.
Be careful in curves. When
you apply the brakes in a
curve, the motorcycle's weight
and momentum take over and
even ABS is unable to counteract
their effects. The rider is always
responsible for adapting his/her
driving style.
Do not reduce the system's extra
safety margin with careless riding
or unnecessary risks.
Automatic Stability
Control
How does ASC work?
ASC compares the wheel speeds
of the front and rear wheels. Dif-
ferences in the relative rotation
speeds allow the system to de-
termine the slip rate, and thus
the stability reserves at the rear
wheel. The engine-management
system adapts the engine torque
when the slip limit is exceeded.
What are the design
features of ASC?
ASC is an assistance system
for the rider and is designed for
driving on public roads. The ex-
tent to which the rider affects
ASC control can be considerable
(weight shifts when cornering,
loose luggage on the motorcy-
cle), especially when approaching
the limits imposed by the laws of
physics.
The system is not optimized for
special requirements resulting
under extreme weather condi-
tions on the racetrack. ASC can
be switched off under these con-
ditions.
Even with ASC, the laws of
physics cannot be overrid-
den. The rider is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her driving
style.
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