Riding On Hills; Stopping And Parking - Suzuki DL1000 Owner's Manual

RIDING ON HILLS

• When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle may begin to slow
down and show lack of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower gear so that the engine
will again be operating in its
normal power range. Shift rap-
idly to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
• When riding down a steep hill,
the engine may be used for
braking by shifting to a lower
gear.
• Be careful, however, not to
allow the engine to overrev.

STOPPING AND PARKING

1. Turn the throttle grip away from
you to close the throttle com-
pletely.
2. Apply the front and rear brakes
evenly and at the same time.
3. Downshift through the gears
as motorcycle
decreases.
4. Select neutral with the clutch
lever squeezed towards the
grip (disengaged position) just
before the motorcycle stops.
The neutral position can be
confirmed by observing the
neutral indicator light.
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Inexperienced riders tend to
underutilize the front brake.
This can cause excessive stop-
ping distance and lead to a col-
lision. Using only the front or
rear brake can cause skidding
and loss of control.
Apply both brakes evenly and
at the same time.
Hard braking while turning may
cause wheel skid and loss of
control.
Brake before you begin to turn.
Hard braking on wet, loose,
speed
rough, or other slippery sur-
faces can cause wheel skid
and loss of control.
Brake lightly and with care on
slippery or irregular surfaces.
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