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TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible val-
ues are detected over a longer
period of time, the ABS func-
tion is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS error is
indicated. A self-diagnosis rou-
tine must be completed before
the error will be displayed.
Apart from problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
riding conditions can also
cause a fault message to be
generated:
Warm-up on the center or
auxiliary 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 reacti-
vated by switching the ignition
off and 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 spec-
ified service intervals be ob-
served.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter
stopping distances which
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS Pro permits must not
be used as an excuse for a
careless riding style. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring
a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
WARNING
Braking in curves
Risk of accident despite ABS
The rider is always respon-
sible for adapting his/her
driving style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety function with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
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