Suzuki GSX1300BK Owner's Manual page 97

 WARNING
Sudden side winds, which can occur
when being passed by larger vehicles, at
tunnel exits or in hilly areas, can upset
your control.
Reduce your speed and be alert to side
winds.
After moving the side stand to the fully up
position, squeeze the clutch lever and pause
momentarily. Engage first gear by depress-
ing the gear shift lever downward. Twist the
throttle grip 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
simultaneously. Lift the gear shift lever
upward to select the next gear, 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 switch. If you
shift the transmission into gear when the
side stand is down, the engine will stop run-
ning.
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