1 | Front brake lever |
2 | Rear brake pedal |
SYMPTOM | CONDITION |
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ABS lamp continuously lit | ABS fault detected. See a LiveWire dealer for service. |
ABS lamp flashing | This indicates a normal self-diagnostics process when the motorcycle is first turned on and the speed is under 5 km/h (3 mph). ABS is not operational until the lamp turns off. If the lamp continues flashing at speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), see a LiveWire dealer for service. |
Pulsing brake lever or pedal during an ABS event | Normal condition. |
Clicking sound during an ABS event | Normal condition. |
"Surge" sensation while braking | Normal condition. This is most noticeable when braking with one brake (front only or rear only). Result of a reduction in deceleration which can be caused by cracks or bumps in road, hard braking at slow speeds, and other conditions. This is due to ABS modulating caliper brake pressure to prevent uncontrolled wheel lock. |
Temporarily stiff rear brake pedal | Normal condition. Regenerative braking (causing the rear wheel to slow down) can activate ABS if applying the rear brake at the same time or immediately after. The ABS may be closing a valve to prevent pressure to the rear brake. This is due to ABS modulating caliper brake pressure to prevent uncontrolled wheel lock. |
Tire chirp | Normal condition. Depending on surface, tire can chirp without locking the wheel. |
Black mark on pavement | Normal condition. Depending on surface, tire can leave a black mark without locking the wheel. |
Wheel lock at low speed | Normal condition. ABS does not activate on front wheel below 5 km/h (3 mph) or on rear wheel below 8 km/h (5 mph). |