110 HOW TO RIDE TH E MOTORCYCLE
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applying the brakes as hard as pos-
sible without skidding.
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Even in motorcycles equipped with
ABS, braking during cornering may
cause wheel slip. W hen turning a
corner, it is bette r to limit braking to
the light application of both b rakes
or not to brake at all. Reduce your
speed before you get into the corner.
A. Front B rake Lever
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. Intermitte ntly gaining
gripping force and braking f orce helps