User's Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle
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Braking
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake pedal
All Explorer models are equipped with a
partially integrated braking system,
combined with the Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS).
The partially integrated braking system
is designed to increase the braking
efficiency of the rider.
When the rider applies the front brake, a
small amount of rear brake is also
applied, allowing for balanced braking.
The amount of rear brake application is
related to the level of braking force
applied by the rider through the front
brake lever.
Use of the rear brake pedal alone will
only apply the rear brake.
For full brake effectiveness, always
operate the front brake lever and rear
brake pedal together.
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Warning
WHEN BRAKING, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged to allow the
engine to help slow down the
motorcycle.
Change down one gear at a time such
that the transmission is in first gear
when the motorcycle comes to a
complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes. Normally the front brake
should be applied a little more than
the rear.
Change down or fully disengage the
clutch as necessary to keep the
engine from stalling.
If the ABS is not functioning or has
been disabled (see ABS Disable/Enable
on page
51 or Riding Mode
Configuration on page
62), never lock
the brakes, as this may cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.