Suzuki GSX-R600, Manual

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5. P a rk the motorcycle on a firm,
fl a t surf a ce where it will not f a ll
over.
NOTE: If the motorcycle is to be
parked on the side stand on a
slight slope, the front end of the
motorcycle should face “up” the
incline to avoid rolling forward off
the side stand. You may leave the
motorcycle in 1st gear to help pre-
vent it from rolling off the side
stand. Shift to neutral before start-
ing the engine.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position.
7. Turn the h a ndleb a rs a ll the
w a y to the left a nd lock the
steering for security.
8. Remove the ignition key.
NOTE: If an optional anti-theft
lock such as a U-shape lock,
brake disk lock or chain is used to
avoid theft, be sure to remove the
anti-theft lock before moving the
motorcycle.
CARRYING A PA SS ENGER
Before you invite someone to be a
p a ssenger on your motorcycle,
you need to be thoroughly f a mili a r
with motorcycle oper a tion. Adjust
tire pressures a nd suspension
a ccording to the Tire Pressure
a nd Lo a ding section a nd the S us-
pension section of this m a nu a l.
The p a ssenger should a lw a ys
hold onto your w a ist or hips, or
onto the se a t str a p or gr a b b a r, a s
equipped. Ask your p a ssenger
not to m a ke a ny sudden move-
ments. When you le a n going
a round a corner, the p a ssenger
should le a n with you. The p a ssen-
ger should a lw a ys keep his or her
feet on the footrests, even when
you
a re stopped a t a light.
To help prevent burn injuries,
w
a rn your p a ssenger not to con-
t a ct the muffler when mounting or
dismounting your motorcycle.

CAUTION
A hot muffler can cau s e s evere
burn s . The muffler will be hot
enou g h to cau s e burn s for
s ome time after s toppin g the
en g ine.
Park the motorcycle where
pede
s trian s or children are not
likely to touch the muffler.