Side Stand - Monster 659 Owner's Manual

Side stand

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 in downhill road tracts, always park the
motorcycle with its rear wheel facing downhill.
To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle handlebars
with both hands and push down on the thrust arm (1) with
your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the motorcycle until the
side stand is resting on the ground.
Warning
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on
the side stand.
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.
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Note
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism
(two springs, one inside the other) and the safety sensor (2)
at regular intervals.
Note
It is possible to start the engine with side stand down
and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike with a
gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the side stand
must be up).
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