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Braking
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on muddy roads,
the brakes may fail to take
effect immediately because of
dirt or moisture on the discs or
brake pads.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil and grease.
d Warning:
If the brake lever can be moved
right to the limit of its travel, this
indicates a mechanical or hy-
draulic fault. The brake system is
defective.
Immediately consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
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ABSOE – familiarisation phase
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. As the
front wheel locks, it loses its
stabilising centrifugal force, and
even a professional rider faces
an almost certain fall.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency.
Anti-lock braking 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 motor-
cycle’s braking capability.
ABS enhances safety in emer-
gency-braking situations, par-
ticularly when the motorcycle is
travelling in a straight line.Extra safety reservesBut remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances
which ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. 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 motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even ABS is unable
to counteract their effects
OEOptional extra
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d Warning:
Do not operate high-power
radio equipment on the mo-
torcycle. There is a slight risk
of it affecting operation of the
ABS.
ABS checkAutomatic activation when you
switch on the ignition.
Warning light 1 comes on.
ABS self-diagnosis
When you start the engine and
pull away:
– Warning light 1 goes out to
indicate that ABS is opera-
tional
OEOptional extra
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
1
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
ABS faults– ABS warning light 1 remains
ON:
the ABS function is not availa-
ble
e Attention:
If the fault cannot be rectified,
immediately consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
1
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
The ABS is taking effect:– if a pulsating sensation is per-ceptible through the hand-
brake lever or brake pedal
when you apply the brakes
L Note:
A pulsating sensation percepti-
ble through the brake lever or
brake pedal tells you that the
ABS is in operation.
Depending on your style of rid-
ing and on certain boundary
conditions, ABS prevents the
rear wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
OEOptional extra
e Attention:
If the brake lever can be moved
right to the limit of its travel, this
indicates a mechanical or hy-
draulic fault.
It is advisable to consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer, and have the problem
rectified.
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ABS is out of action:
– at speeds below 6 km/h / 3.73 mph (12 km/h /
7.46 mph – if brake lever/
pedal was operated before-
hand)
– when the ignition is switched off
– if the battery is defective or
flat (indicated by ABS warning
light)
– if there is a fault in the ABS
system (
b66)
The brakes remain fully operational, though without
the reserves of safety
afforded by ABS.
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS sys-
tem – as indicated by warning
light 1 – the reserves of safety
normally afforded by ABS are
not available until the defect has
been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the
motorcycle if the brakes are ap-
plied too hard and the wheels
lock or the rear wheel lifts clear
of the ground as a result of a
high level of front tyre adhesion.
The ABS system shuts down au-
tomatically if you ride for approx.
10 seconds with only one wheel
in contact with the ground.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
1
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Know-how …In recent years, motorcycles’
technical design features have
become more and more
sophisticated.
Electronic engine management,
electronic ignition, the catalytic
converter or the use of four
valves per cylinder are clear
signs that far more than basic
technical knowledge may be
needed to solve certain prob-
lems. In addition, high-tech
materials are increasingly tak-
ing the place of conventional
ones, which again calls for thor-
ough and expert knowledge if
they are to be handled correctly
during repair work.
To be sure of achieving the nec-
essary standard, it is always
advisable to consult your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.The authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer employs staff who
attend regular and comprehen-
sive training courses.
Authorised BMW motorcycle
dealers also receive all the cur-
rent technical information and
are therefore fully aware of the
latest developments.
… technical features …Authorised BMW motorcycle
dealers have the experience
and all the necessary facts at
their disposal when it comes to
solving problems quickly and
effectively. Workshops are
equipped with the latest techni-
cal facilities, for example the
special tools developed by
BMW, such as the
BMW diag-
nosis system and exhaust
emissions tester.
Reliability
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Reliability
Regular visits to the workshop
for routine servicing are
strongly recommended even
after the warranty period has
expired. They are the only way
to be genuinely certain that your
BMW is being kept in perfect
working order.
For generous treatment of
claims submitted after the war-
ranty period has expired, evi-
dence of regular maintenance
by an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is essential.Certain signs of wear, more-
over, may otherwise not be
noticed until it is too late to put
them right at moderate cost.
The authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer knows every detail of
your motorcycle and can take
remedial action if necessary
before minor faults develop into
more serious ones. By having
the necessary repairs done
properly and in good time, you
save time and money in the
long run.
…serviceYou can obtain accurate advice
in all cases, and make appoint-
ments with a firm completion
deadline which we will comply
with punctually. But the most
gratifying feeling of all is that
your BMW is in genuinely good
shape when it leaves the
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer's workshop – and above
all, safe.
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