Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - Triumph Thruxton TFC 2019 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Warning
ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking, therefore
effectiveness of the braking system
in emergencies and when riding on
slippery surfaces.
shorter braking distances ABS allows
under certain conditions are not a
substitute for good riding practice.
Always ride within the legal speed limit.
Never ride without due care and
attention and always reduce speed
in consideration of weather, road and
traffic conditions.
Take care when cornering. If the
brakes are applied in a corner, ABS will
not be able to counteract the weight
and momentum of the motorcycle.
This can result in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Under some circumstances
possible that a motorcycle equipped
with ABS may
stopping distance than an equivalent
motorcycle without ABS.
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If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system.
Do not continue to ride for longer than
is necessary with the warning light
illuminated. In the event of a fault,
contact an authorized Triumph dealer
as soon as possible to have the fault
checked and rectified.
In this situation, braking too hard will
cause the wheels to lock resulting
in loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Note
Normally, the rider will perceive ABS
operation as a harder feel or a pulsation
of the brake lever and pedal.
The ABS may be activated by sudden
upward or downward changes in the
is
road surface.
ABS Warning Light
When the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, it is
normal that the ABS warning
light will flash on and off. The
light will continue to flash after engine
start-up until
reaches a
(10 km/h) when it will go off.
The warning light will not illuminate
again until the engine is restarted
unless there is a fault.
If there is a fault with the ABS system
the warning light will be illuminated and
the general warning symbol will flash.
Warning
the motorcycle
speed exceeding
first
6 mph