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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 87 A. Rear Brake Pedal Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied hard while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. Brake control function is identical to that of a conventional motorcycle. The brake lever is used for the front brake and the brake pedal for the rear brake. Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following characteristics: To apply the brake effectively, use the front brake lever and rear brake pedal simultaneously in the same manner as conventional motorcycle brake system. ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes. You must take the same care as with motorcycles not equipped with ABS. ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the stopping • • •

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
87
A. Rear Brake Pedal
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)
ABS is designed to help prevent
the wheels from locking up when the
brakes are applied hard while running
straight. The ABS automatically regu-
lates brake force. Intermittently gaining
gripping force and braking force helps
prevent wheel lock-up and allows sta-
ble steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to
that of a conventional motorcycle. The
brake lever is used for the front brake
and the brake pedal for the rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability
while stopping by preventing wheel
lock-up, remember the following char-
acteristics:
•
To apply the brake effectively, use
the front brake lever and rear brake
pedal simultaneously in the same
manner as conventional motorcycle
brake system.
•
ABS cannot compensate for adverse
road conditions, misjudgment or im-
proper application of brakes.
You
must take the same care as with mo-
torcycles not equipped with ABS.
•
ABS is not designed to shorten the
braking distance. On loose, uneven
or downhill surfaces, the stopping