Starting Off - Suzuki VZR1800/BZ 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 in and pause momentarily.
Engage first gear by depressing the
gearshift lever downward. Turn the
speeds
throttle grip a little 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, accelerate gently, then
close the throttle and squeeze the
clutch lever in simultaneously. Lift the
gearshift lever upward to select the
next gear and 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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