Yamaha FZ8NA Service Manual

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FEATURES1-25EAS4B56012ABS WARNING LIGHT AND OPERATIONABS warning light• When the main switch is turned to “ON”, the ABS warning light comes on for 2 seconds, then goesoff.• The ABS warning light comes on while the start switch is being pushed.• If the ABS warning light comes on while riding, stop the vehicle, and then turn the main switch to“OFF”, then back to “ON”. The ABS operation is normal if the ABS warning light comes on for 2seconds, then goes off.• If the rear wheel is raced with the vehicle on the sidestand, the ABS warning light may flash orcome on. If this occurs, turn the main switch to “OFF”, then back to “ON”. The ABS operation isnormal if the ABS warning light comes on for 2 seconds, then goes off.• Even if the ABS warning light remains on and does not go off, or if it comes on after riding, conven-tional braking performance of the vehicle is maintained.ABS functionWARNINGEWA20S1003• When hydraulic control is performed by the ABS, the brake system alerts the rider that thewheels have a tendency to lock by generating a reaction-force pulsating action in the frontbrake lever or rear brake pedal. When the ABS is activated, the grip between the road sur-face and tires is close to the limit. The ABS cannot prevent wheel lock* on slippery sur-faces, such as ice, when it is caused by engine braking, even if the ABS is activated.• The ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance or improve the cornering perfor-mance.• Depending on the road conditions, the braking distance may be longer compared to that ofvehicles not equipped with ABS. Therefore, ride at a safe speed and keep a safe distancebetween yourself and other vehicles.• The braking of the vehicle, even in the worst case, is principally executed when the vehicleis advancing straight ahead. During a turn, sudden braking is liable to cause a loss of trac-tion of the tires. Even vehicles equipped with ABS cannot be prevented from falling over ifbraked suddenly.• The ABS does not work when the main switch is turned to “OFF”. The conventional brakingfunction can be used.* Wheel lock: A condition that occurs when the rotation of one or both of the wheels hasstopped, but the vehicle continues to travel.