The Yamaha ABS features a dual electronic control-system, which acts on the front and rear brakes independently.
This guide is in progress. Use at your own risk! These resources are for personal references first, and I claim no expertise, know-how, accuracy, intelligence, or anything else of the kind.
The Yamaha ABS features a dual electronic control-system, which acts on the front and rear brakes independently.
Wawrning
Always keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed even with ABS.
- The ABS performs best with long breaking distances.
- On certain surfaces, such as rough or gravel roads, the braking distance may be longer with the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU, which will revert the system to conventional braking if a malfunction occurs.
Testing
- The ABS performs a self-dioagnosis test each time the vehicle first starts off after the key is turned to "ON" and the vehicle has traveled at a speed of 6mi/h, or higher. During this test, a "clicking" noise can be heard from the hydraulic control unit, and if the brake lever or brake pedal is even slightly applied, a vibration can be felt at the lever and pedal, but these do not indicate a malfunction.
- The ABS has a test mode which allows the owner to experience the pulsation at the brake lever or brake pedal when the ABS is operating. However, special tools are required, so please consult your Yamaha dealer.
Notice
Be careful not to damage the wheel sensor or wheel sensor rotor; otherwise, improper performance of the ABS will result.
