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Side stand (fig. 53) Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the supporting surface is hard and flat. Do not park on soft ground, gravel or on asphalt softened by the sun etc. or the motorcycle may fall over. When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on the downhill side. To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle handlebars with both hands and push down on the side stand (1) with your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the motorcycle until the sidestand is resting on the ground. Important Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism (two springs, one inside the other) and the safety sensor (2) at regular intervals. Note E The engine can be started with the sidestand down and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged, pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be up). Note Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the sidestand. To raise the sidestand to rest position (horizontal position), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the same time, lift the stand (1) with your foot. Warning 2 1 fig. 53 63

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E
Side stand
(fig. 53)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the
supporting surface is hard and flat.
Do not park on soft ground, gravel or on asphalt softened by
the sun etc. or the motorcycle may fall over.
When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on
the downhill side.
To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle handlebars
with both hands and push down on the side stand (1) with
your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the motorcycle until the
sidestand is resting on the ground.
Warning
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on
the sidestand.
To raise the sidestand to rest position (horizontal position), tilt
the motorcycle to the right and, at the same time, lift the
stand (1) with your foot.
Note
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism
(two springs, one inside the other) and the safety sensor (2)
at regular intervals.
Note
The engine can be started with the sidestand down
and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged,
pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be up).
2
1
fig. 53