BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 93

optimized for special require-
ments resulting under extreme
weather conditions offroad or on
the racetrack. Handling should
be adopted to driving skills and
road conditions.
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
of time, the ABS function is de-
activated for safety reasons and
an ABS fault is indicated. The
condition for a fault code is the
completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
unusual driving conditions can
also lead to a fault code:
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged
Rear wheel locked-up for an
extended period by engine
braking effect, 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
then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
Any technical system is al-
ways only as good as its
maintenance condition.
To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in
a properly maintained condition, it
is vital that the specified service
intervals are kept to.
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.
Be careful in curves. When
you apply the brakes in a
curve, the motorcycle's weight
and momentum take over and
even BMW Motorrad ABS is un-
able to counteract their effects.
The rider is always responsible
for adapting his/her driving style.
Do not reduce the additional
safety provided with risky
driving.
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