Applying The Brakes - Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 200 2022 Owner's Manual

9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
9.5
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When braking, release the throttle and apply the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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Applying the brakes

Warning
Danger of accidents Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents A spongy pressure point on the front or rear brake reduces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
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Take your foot off the foot brake lever if you do not want to brake.
Warning
Danger of accidents Higher total weight increases the stopping distance.
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Take the longer stopping distance into account when carrying a passenger or luggage with you.
Warning
Danger of accidents Salt on the roads impairs the brake system.
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Brake carefully several times to remove salt from the brake linings and the brake discs.
Warning
Danger of accidents ABS may increase the stopping distance in certain situations.
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Adjust application of the brakes to the respective riding situation and riding surface conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Excessively forceful application of the brakes blocks the wheels.
The ABS effectiveness is only ensured if it is switched on.
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Leave the ABS switched on in order to benefit from the protective effect.
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If the engine stalls (e.g. at an intersection), just pull the clutch
lever and press the start button. The transmission must not
be shifted into neutral.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp
stop immediately (taking care not to endanger yourself or
other road users in the process), switch off the engine, and
contact an authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop.
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If the general warning symbol begins to flash in the display
during the trip, several warnings have been detected.
Info
Warnings which have occurred are shown and saved
in the Info display until these are no longer active.
lights up during a trip,