Starting Off - Suzuki GSX-R1000/A Owner's Manual

STARTING OFF

 WARNING
Riding at excessive
increases your chances of losing
control of the motorcycle, which
can result in an accident.
Always ride at a speed that is
proper for the terrain, visibility
and operating conditions, and
your skills and experience.
 WARNING
If you remove even one hand or
foot from the motorcycle, you can
reduce your ability to control the
motorcycle. This could cause you
to lose your balance and fall off
the motorcycle. If you remove a
foot from a footrest, your foot or
leg may come in contact with the
rear wheels. This could injure you
or cause an accident.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebars and both feet on the
footrests of your motorcycle dur-
ing operation.
 WARNING
Sudden side winds, which can
occur when being passed by
larger vehicles, at tunnel exits or
in hilly areas, can cause you to
lose control of the motorcycle.
Reduce your speed and be alert to
the possibility of sudden side
winds.
After moving the side stand to the
fully up position, squeeze the clutch
lever and pause momentarily. Engage
first gear by depressing the gear shift
lever downward. Twist the throttle grip
speeds
toward you and at the same time
release the clutch lever gently and
smoothly. As the clutch engages, the
motorcycle will start moving forward.
To shift to the next higher gear, accel-
erate gently, then close the throttle
and squeeze the clutch lever simulta-
neously. Lift the gear shift lever
upward to select the next gear,
release the clutch lever and open the
throttle again. Select higher gears in
this manner until top gear is reached.
NOTE: This motorcycle is equipped
with a side stand/ignition interlock
system. If you shift the transmission
into gear when the side stand is
down, the engine will stop running.
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