Riding On Hills (Manual Mode) - Suzuki AN650Z Manual

Close the throttle and apply the brake
when taking the motorcycle off the
center stand. Release the brake lock.
Open the throttle grip toward you and
the motorcycle will start moving for-
ward.
NOTE: When the CVT belt is new the
engine rpm may jump briefly under
hard acceleration due to the smooth-
ness of the belt.
 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.

RIDING ON HILLS (MANUAL mode)

• When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power. At
this point you should shift to a
lower gear so that the engine will
again be operating in its normal
power range. Shift rapidly to pre-
vent the motorcycle from losing
momentum.
• When descending a long, steep
slope, use the engine compres-
sion to assist the brakes by shift-
ing to a lower gear. Continuous
brake application can overheat the
brakes and reduce their effective-
ness.
• Be careful, however, not to allow
the engine to over rev.
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