Suzuki GSX-S1000 Owner's Manual page 69

 WARNING
Downshifting when engine speed
is too high can:
• cause the rear wheel to skid and
lose traction due to increased
engine braking, resulting in an
accident; or
• force the engine to overrev in
the lower gear, resulting in
engine damage.
Reduce speed before downshift-
ing.
 WARNING
Downshifting while the motorcy-
cle is leaned over in a corner may
cause rear wheel skid and loss of
control.
Reduce your speed and downshift
before entering a corner.
NOTICE
Revving the engine into the red
zone can cause severe engine
damage.
Never allow the engine to rev into
the red zone in any gear.
NOTICE
Improper gearshift lever opera-
tion can damage the transmission.
• Do not rest your foot on the
gearshift lever.
• Do not use force to shift gears.
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