Suzuki VL800 Manual page 27

"LOCK" position
All electrical circuits are off. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked. Turn the
steering all the way to the left and
push down the key and turn it to
the "LOCK" position.
NOTE:
• Move the handlebar to the
right and left, to make sure that
the steering has been locked
securely.
• When it cannot be locked eas-
ily, turn the key to the "LOCK"
position, moving the handlebar
slightly to the right.
"P" (PARKING) position
The taillight will come on to
increase visibility for temporary
road side parking at night. The
key can be removed and the
steering will be locked.
 WARNING
Turning the ignition switch to
the "P" (PARKING) or "LOCK"
position while the motorcycle
is moving can be hazardous.
Moving the motorcycle while
the steering is locked can be
hazardous. You could lose your
balance and fall, or you could
drop the motorcycle.
Stop the motorcycle and place
it on the side stand before lock-
ing the steering. Never attempt
to move the motorcycle when
the steering is locked.
 WARNING
If the motorcycle falls down
due to a slip or collision, unex-
pected damage to the motorcy-
cle could cause the engine to
keep running, which could
result in a fire, or could result
in injury from moving parts
such as the rear wheel.
If the motorcycle falls down,
turn the ignition switch off
immediately. Ask your autho-
rized Suzuki dealer to inspect
the motorcycle for unseen
damage.
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