2015 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 22

SAFETY INFORMATION 21 view mirror; you may misjudge a vehicle's distance and speed, or you may not see it at all. In general your actions should be smooth as sudden acceleration, braking or turning may cause loss of control, especially when riding in wet conditions or on loose road surfaces, when the ability to maneuver will be reduced. When going up steep slopes, shift to a lower gear so that there is power to spare rather than overloading the engine. When applying the brakes, use both the front and rear brakes. Applying only one brake for sudden braking may cause the motorcycle to skid and lose control. Accelerate and Brake Smoothly When going down long slopes, help control vehicle speed by closing the throttle so that the engine can act as an auxiliary brake. Use the front and rear brakes for primary braking. Rely more on the throttle to control vehicle speed and less on the front and rear brakes. The throttle should also be used judiciously to avoid skidding the rear wheel from too rapid acceleration or deceleration. Braking performance is also reduced in wet conditions. Carefully ride at a slow speed and apply the brakes several times to help dry and restores them to normal operating performance. Lubricate the drive chain after wet -weather riding to prevent rust and corrosion. Use Engine Brake Riding in Wet Conditions Select Correct Gear Speeds Use Both Front and Rear Brakes