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RIDING
Descending mountain passes
WARNING
Braking mostly with the rear
brake on mountain descents
Brake fade, destruction of the
brakes due to overheating
Use both front and rear
brakes, and make use of the
engine's braking effect as
well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads di-
minish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the follow-
ing situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried
on the brakes, due to traces
of oil or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered sur-
faces or off-road.
WARNING
Wetness and dirt result in
diminished braking effi-
ciency
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes lightly
while riding to remove
wetness and dirt, or
dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in
good time until full braking
efficiency is restored.
ABS Pro
Physical limits applicable to
motorcycling
WARNING
Braking when cornering
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro
Invariably, it remains the
rider's responsibility to ad-
apt riding style to riding
conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Possibility of a fall not
precluded
Although ABS Pro provides the
rider with valuable assistance
and constitutes a huge advance
in safety for braking with the
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