Using The Transmission - Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual

Sudden side winds, which can
occur when being passed by
larger vehicles, at tunnel exits or
in hilly areas, can upset your con-
trol.
Reduce your speed and be alert to
side winds.
After moving the side stand to tht
fully up position, pull the clutch leve
in and pause momentarily. Engagt
first gear by depressing the gear shif
lever downward. Twist the throttle g r i ~
toward you and at the same timt
release the clutch lever gently anc
smoothly. As the clutch engages, tht
motorcycle will start moving forward
To shift to the next higher gear, accel.
erate gently, then close the throttlt
and pull the clutch lever in simulta.
neously. Lift the gear shift level
upward to select the next gear
release the clutch lever and open tht
throttle again. Select the gears in thi:
manner until top gear is reached.
NOTE: This motorcycle is equippec
with a side standAgnition interlocl
switch. If you shift the transmissior
into gear when the side stand
k
down, the engine will stop running.
USING THE TRANSMISSION
The transmission is provided to keep
the engine operating smoothly in its
normal operating speed range. The
gear ratios have been carefully cho-
sen to meet the characteristics of the
engine. The rider should always
select the most suitable gear for the
prevailing conditions. Never slip the
clutch to control road speed, but
rather downshift to allow the engine to
run within its normal operational
range.
(For Canada)
The table below shows the approxi-
mate speed range for each gear.
Shifting up schedule
Gear position mileslh
1st
+
2nd
2nd
+
3rd
3rd
+
4th
4th
+
5th
Shifting down schedule
Gear position mileslh
6th
4
5th
5th
4
4th
4th
4
3rd
Disengage the clutch when the motor-
cycle speed drops below 20 kmlh
(12
mileslh).