Gearshift Lever; Rear Brake Pedal - Suzuki VL800 Owner's Manual

GEARSHIFT LEVER

This motorcycle has 5-speed
transmission which operates as
shown. To shift properly, pull the
clutch lever and close the throttle
at the same time you operate the
gearshift lever. Lift the front end of
the gear shift lever or depress the
rear end of the gearshift lever to
upshift. Depress the front end of
the gearshift lever to downshift.
Neutral is located between 1st
and 2nd gear. When neutral is
desired, depress or lift the lever
halfway between 1st and 2nd
gear.
NOTE: When the transmission is
in neutral, the green indicator light
on the instrument panel will be lit.
However, even though the light is
lit, cautiously and slowly release
the clutch lever to make sure that
the transmission is positively in
neutral.

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

Pressing the rear brake pedal will
apply the rear brake. The brake
light will come on when the rear
brake is operated.
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