Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual page 68

STOPPING AND PARKING
1. Turn the throttle grip away from
you to close the throttle com-
pletely.
2. Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears
as motorcycle
decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed toward the grip
(disengaged position) when
the motorcycle is almost com-
pletely stopped. The neutral
position can be confirmed by
observing the neutral indicator
light.
 WARNING
Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilize the front brake.
This can cause excessive stop-
ping distance and lead to a col-
lision. Using only the front or
rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
at the same time.
 WARNING
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
Hard braking on wet, loose,
rough, or other slippery sur-
faces can cause wheel skid
and loss of control.
speed
Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular surfaces.
Following another vehicle too
closely can lead to a collision.
As vehicle speeds increase,
stopping distance increases
progressively.
Always maintain a safe stop-
ping distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
Holding
stopped
clutch
inclines can damage the motor-
cycle's clutch.
Use the brakes when stopping
the motorcycle on inclines.
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 WARNING
 WARNING
NOTICE
the motorcycle
with throttle
lever operation
and
on