90 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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distance of a motorcycle with ABS
may be longer than that of an equiv-
alent motorcycle without ABS. Use
special caution in such areas.
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ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up
when braking in a straight line, but it
cannot control wheel slip which may
be caused by braking during corner-
ing. When turning a corner, it is bet-
ter to limit braking to the ligh t appli-
cation of both brakes or not to brake
at all. Reduce your speed before you
get into the corner.
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Same as conventional brake system,
an excessive sudden braking may
cause wheel lock up that makes it
harder to control a motorcycle.
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During braking, ABS will not prevent
the rear wheel lifting.
WARNING
ABS cannot protect the rider
from all possible hazards and
is not a substitute for safe rid-
ing practices. Be aware of how
the ABS system operates and
its limitations. It is the rider’s
responsibility to ride at appro-
priate speeds and manner for
weather, road surface and traffic
conditions.
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The computers integrated in the ABS
compare vehicle speed with wheel
speed. Since non-recommended
tires can affect wheel s peed, they
may confuse the computers, which
can extend braking distance.