Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual page 29

STOPPING AND PARKING
1. Twist the throttle grip away
from you to close the throttle
completely.
2 Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears
as motorcycle speed
decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) just
before the motorcycle stops.
The neutral position can be
confirmed by observing the
neutral indicator light.
AWARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilize the front brake.
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This can cause excessive stop­
ping distance and lead to a col­
lision. Using only the front or
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rear brake can cause skidding
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and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
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at the same time.
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Hard braking on wet, loose,
rough, or other slippery sur­
8. Turn the handlebars all thE
way to the left and lock thE:
steering for security.
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
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faces can cause wheel skid
and loss of control.
Brake lightly and with care on
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slippery or irregular surfaces.
AWARNING
Following another vehicle too
closely can lead to a collision.
As vehicle speeds increase,
stopping distance increases
progressively.
Be sure you have a safe stop­
ping distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
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5. Park the motorcycle on a firm
flat surface, where it will not fal
over.
6. Turn the ignition key to thE:
"OFF" position.
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Remove the keys.
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Park the motorcycle where
pedestrians or children are not
[likely to touch the muffler.
CARRYING A PASSENGER
Before you invite someone to be a
passenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly familiar
with motorcycle operation. Adjust
tire pressures and suspension
according to the Tire Pressure
and Loading section and the Sus ­
pension section of this manual.
The passenger should always
hold onto your waist or hips, or
onto the seat strap or grab bar, as
equipped. Ask your passenger
not to make any sudden move­
ments. When you lean going
around a corner, the passenger
should lean with you. The passen ­
ger should always keep his or her
feet on the footrests, even when
you are stopped at a light.
To help prevent burn injuries,
warn your passenger not to con ­
tact the muffler when mounting or
dismounting your motorcycle.
Although your Dual Sport motor ­
cycle is equipped to carry a pas ­
senger, carrying a passenger or
cargo while riding in rough terrain
could be hazardous. Carrying a
passenger or strapping cargo to
the passenger seat can greatly
reduce your ability to balance and
steer the motorcycle and deal
with quickly changing off-road
conditions. Ride at a reduced
speed and limit your off-road
riding to smooth, level surfaces
when carrying a passenger or
cargo
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