Park The Maxi-Scooter - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

with great force, dynamic load
6
distribution lags behind the pro-
gressive increases in deceleration
74
rate and the braking force cannot
be completely transferred to the
road surface. It would cause the
front wheel to lock up.
Locking up of the front wheel
is prevented by BMW Motorrad
z
ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes
Reduced of braking action, de-
struction of the brakes caused by
overheating
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in the follow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the vehicle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
WARNING
Poorer braking action due to
moisture and dirt
Accident hazard
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.

Park the Maxi-Scooter

Side stand
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend side stand and park
Maxi-Scooter.
The parking brake prevents the
motorcycle from rolling.
ATTENTION
Loading of the side stand
with additional weight