BMW R 1200GS 2016 Rider's Manual page 120

pleted before the error will be
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displayed.
Apart from problems with the
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BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
riding conditions can also cause
a fault message to be generated:
Warm-up on the center or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
Rear wheel locked-up for a
longer period of time by en-
gine brake, e.g. when riding
downhill on slippery surfaces.
Should a fault code occur due to
an unusual driving condition, the
ABS function can be reactivated
by switching the ignition off and
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then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Failure to have maintenance
performed on the brake sys-
tem regularly.
Accident hazard
To ensure that the ABS is in
a properly maintained condi-
tion, it is vital that the specified
service intervals be observed.
Reserves for safety
But remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
mits must not be used as an ex-
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
WARNING
Braking in curves
Risk of accident despite ABS
The rider is always responsi-
ble for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety function with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
Further development of
ABS to ABS Pro
with riding modes Pro
In the past, the BMW Motorrad
ABS system provided for a very
high level of safety while brak-
ing during straight-ahead rid-
ing. Now ABS Pro also offers
increased safety even when brak-
ing in curves. ABS Pro prevents
locking-up of the wheels even
in case of rapid brake actuation.
ABS Pro reduces abrupt changes
in steering forces, especially dur-
ing panic braking, and therefore
decreases the risk of unwanted
wheelies occurring.
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