Brake Pedal; Abs - Yamaha XT1200ZE Owner's Manual

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Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the "
" mark on the brake lever.
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2
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1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. "
" mark
4. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Brake pedal

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1. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
TIP
Resistance and vibration may be felt in
the brake pedal while the front brake is
being applied and the unified brake
system is enabled, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
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ABS

The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
1
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not "pump" the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
 On certain surfaces, such as
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
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WARNING
long braking distances.
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer with
the ABS than without.
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