2016 BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Adventure Owner's Manual (Page 96 of 213)

2016 BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Adventure Owner's Manual
Posted on 10 Mar, 2016
Model: 2016 BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Adventure
Pages: 213
File size: 3 MB

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Hazard braking
with ABS Pro
OE
If you brake sharply from a speed
in excess of 50 km/h the brake
light flashes rapidly as a warning
for road users behind you.
If you brake until your speed is
less than 15 km/h the hazard
warning lights start to flash as
well. The hazard warning lights
switch off automatically as soon
as you start to accelerate and
vehicle speed reaches 20 km/h.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade. Destruction of the
brakes due to overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Diminished braking effect.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency
is restored.
ABS Pro
with ABS Pro
OE
Physical limits applicable to
motorcycling
WARNING
Braking when cornering.
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro
Invariably, the rider bears re-
sponsibility for assessing road
and traffic conditions and ad-
opting his or her style of riding
accordingly.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
ABS Pro is available in all riding
modes except Enduro Pro. As-
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General
Year 2016
Make BMW Motorrad
Model R 1200 GS Adventure
Language English
Pages 213
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 3 MB


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