Sidestand - Ducati SuperBike 1098S Use And Maintenance Manual

Sidestand

(fig. 42)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the
supporting surface is hard and flat.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
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 the 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 move the side stand to its rest position (horizontal
position), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the
same time, lift the thrust arm (1) with your foot.
Notes
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism
(two draw springs, one inside the other) and the safety
sensor (2) at regular intervals.
Notes
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).
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fig. 42
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