2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Owners Manual - Page 113
2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Manual
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112 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WARNING K-ACT ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices. Be aware of how the K-ACT ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions. computers integrated • The K-ACT ABS compares in the vehicle speed with wheel speed. Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the computers, which can extend braking distance. WARNING Use of non-recommended tires may cause malfunctioning of K-ACT ABS and can lead to extended braking distance. The rider could have an accident as a result. Always use recommended standard tires for this motorcycle. ○When K-ACT system is functioning, NOTE you may feel a pulsing in the brake lever or pedal and feel a change of the braking touch. When the ABS is functioning, you may feel a pulsing in the brake lever or pedal. These are normal. Maintain braking pressure. ○K-ACT system does not function at the speed of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) or below when the brake starts to be applied. ABS does not function