Carrying A Passenger - Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual

5. Park the motorcycle on a firm,
flat surface where it will not fall
over.
 CAUTION
A hot muffler can cause severe
burns. The muffler will be hot
enough to cause burns for
some time after stopping the
engine.
Park the motorcycle where
pedestrians or children are not
likely to touch the muffler.
NOTE: If the motorcycle is to be
parked on the side stand on a
slight slope, the front end of the
motorcycle should face "up" the
incline to avoid rolling forward off
the side stand. You may leave the
motorcycle in 1st gear to help pre-
vent it from rolling off the side
stand. Shift to neutral before start-
ing the engine.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position.
7. Turn the handlebars all the
way to the left and lock the
steering for security.
8. Remove the ignition key.
NOTE: If an optional anti-theft
lock such as an U-shape lock,
brake disk lock or chain is used to
avoid theft, be sure to remove the
anti-theft lock before moving the
motorcycle.

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.
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