Side Stand - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

SIDE STAND
An interlock switch is provided to cu
off the ignition circuit when the sidc
stand is down and the transmission i :
in any gear other than neutral.
The side standfignition interlocl
switch works as follows:
If the side stand is down and thf
transmission is in gear, the enginf
can not be started.
If the engine is running and thf
transmission is shifted into gea
with the side stand down, thf
engine will stop running.
If the engine is running and thf
side stand is put down with thf
transmission in gear, the enginf
will stop running.
Riding with the side stand incom-
pletely retracted can result in an
accident when you turn left.
Check operation of the side
standlignition interlock system
before riding.
Always retract the side stand
completely before starting off.
CAUTION
Park the motorcycle on firm, level
ground to help prevent it from fall-
ing over.
If you must park on an incline, aim
the front of the motorcycle uphill
and put the transmission into 1st
gear to reduce the possibility of
rolling off the side stand.