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Familiarising yourself with ABS*
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a two-wheeled vehi-
cle. If the front wheel brake
locks and the wheel skids, the
necessary longitudinal and lat-
eral stabilising forces are lost,
and a fall can result.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency.
Anti-lock braking (ABS) at both
wheels greatly reduces the risk
of accidents even when road
conditions are poor, and short-
ens braking distance by making
more efficient use of the vehi-
cle's braking capability.
In particular when riding in a
straight line, ABS takes the risk
out of panic brake applications.
All BMW riders will find them-
selves braking like experts.
Extra safety marginThe shorter braking distances
afforded by ABS should not
encourage a foolhardy riding
style. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
–Never ride without due care
and attention, or assume that
good fortune will protect you
from your own foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted
speed limits
– Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes on
a corner, the vehicle's weight
and momentum take over and
even ABS II is unable to coun-
teract their effects
*Optional extra
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)*
ABS operatingThe ABS is taking effect:
–if pulsating counter-pressure
is felt at the left and/or right
handbrake lever when the
brakes are applied.
\f Note:
Pulsation at the handbrake le-
ver indicates that the ABS is in
action.
The ABS prevents the rear
wheel lifting, depending on rid-
ing style and the applicable
boundary conditions.
* Optional extra
d Warning:
If the handbrake lever can be
moved right to the limit of its
travel, this indicates a
mechanical or hydraulic fault.
Immediately consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)*
ABS is out of action:
d Warning:
If ABS is not operational, as
shown by warning lights 1 and
2, the safety reserves
afforded by ABS are not at the
rider's disposal until the fault
has been rectified.
There is a risk of dropping the
machine if the brakes are
applied too hard and the front
wheel locks or the rear wheel
lifts clear of the ground as a
result of a high level of tyre
adhesion.
Have the defect rectified im-
mediately by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW dealer. ABS is out of action:
–
at speeds below 6 km/h
(3 mph) (or 12 km/h (6 mph) if
handbrake lever was pulled
beforehand)
– when the ignition is switched
off
– if the battery is flat or has a
fault (indicated by ABS warn-
ing lights coming on)
– if there is an ABS fault (
b80)
The brakes remain fully
operational, though without
the reserves of safety
afforded by ABS.
*Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
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Index
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 9Function, 14-15
Ignition, switching on, 70
Instrument cluster, 10
Instrument panel, 10
LLights Headlight beam throw, 40
Notes, 40
Luggage system, 27
MMoving off, 74
OOctane number, fuel, 33
Odometer, 10
Total distance reading, 12
Trip meter reading, 12
Oil filler neck, 7, 30
Oil level Check, 30
Engine oil pressure, 11, 72
PParking, 75
Pillion passenger, 76
Placing C1 on its stand, 75
RRear brakeBrake fluid level, 36
Brake fluid reservoir, 9
Handbrake lever, 18
Rear seat, 26
Refuelling, 32
Riding, 74-75
Rims, 46
SSafety check, 28
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 54
General, 52
Seat, 6 Closing, 22
Opening, 22
Seat backrest Installing, 23
Removing, 23
Seat belt Fastening, 66-68
Lap-and-shoulder, 6
Releasing, 68-69
Shoulder, 7
Seat belt buckle Left, 6
Right, 7
Seat lock, 6
Service cover, front See front fairing panel
Service cover, side, 6
Speedometer, 10
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