Suzuki GSX-R600, Manual

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RIDING ON HILL S
• When climbing steep hills, the
motorcycle m
a y begin to slow
down a nd show l a ck of power.
At this point you should shift to
a lower ge a r so th a t the engine
will a g a in be oper a ting in its
norm a l power r a nge. S hift r a p-
idly to prevent the motorcycle
from losing momentum.
• When descending a long,
steep slope, use the engine
compression to
a ssist the
br a kes by shifting to a lower
ge a r. Continuous br a ke a ppli-
c a tion c a n overhe a t the br a kes
a nd reduce their effectiveness.
• Be c a reful, however, not to
a llow the engine to overrev.
NOTICE
Revvin g the en g ine into the red
zone can cau s e s evere en g ine
dama g e.
Never allow the en g ine to rev
into the red zone in any g ear.
NOTICE
Improper g ear s hift lever opera-
tion can dama g e the tran s mi s -
s ion.
• Do not re s t your foot on the
g ear s hift lever.
• Do not u s e force to s hift
g ear s .