2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S Owners Manual - Page 52

2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S Manual

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Stopping the motorcycle Reduce speed, change down and release the throttle twistgrip. Change down to engage first gear and then neutral. Apply the brakes and bring the motorcycle to a complete stop. Switch the engine off by turning the key to OFF (page 27). Do not leave the key at P for long periods or the battery will run down. Never leave the motorcycle unattended with the ignition key inserted. Important Warning E Parking Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see page 39). To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. If you park in a garage or other indoor area, make sure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat. If necessary, you can leave the side lights on by turning the key to position P. The exhaust system may still be hot even if the engine is switched off; take special care not to touch exhaust system with any part of your body and do not park the motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.). Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent movement of the motorcycle (such as brake disc locks, rear sprocket locks, and so on) is very dangerous, and may impair motorcycle operation and the safety of rider and passenger. 52

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Stopping the motorcycle
Reduce speed, change down and release the throttle twistgrip.
Change down to engage first gear and then neutral. Apply
the brakes and bring the motorcycle to a complete stop.
Switch the engine off by turning the key to
OFF
(page 27).
Parking
Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see page 39).
To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn the
ignition key to the
LOCK
position.
If you park in a garage or other indoor area, make sure
that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is
not near a source of heat.
If necessary, you can leave the side lights on by turning
the key to position
P
.
Important
Do not leave the key at
P
for long periods or the
battery will run down. Never leave the motorcycle
unattended with the ignition key inserted.
Warning
The exhaust system may still be hot even if the engine
is switched off; take special care not to touch exhaust
system with any part of your body and do not park the
motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.).
Warning
Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent
movement of the motorcycle (such as brake disc locks, rear
sprocket locks, and so on) is very dangerous, and may impair
motorcycle operation and the safety of rider and passenger.