Parking - Honda 2006 RC51 Owner's Manual

1. Look for a level parking area. If you
can't park on a paved surface, make
sure the ground surface is firm,
especially under the side stand.
If you must park on a hill, leave the
transmission in gear and position the
rear tire against the curb at a 45 degree
angle.
2. Use the side stand to support the
motorcycle while parked.
To lower the side stand, use your foot
to guide it down. Remember that
lowering the side stand with the
transmission in gear will stop the
engine, even if the clutch lever is
pulled in. That is a function of the
side stand ignition cut-off system.
Check that the side stand is down all
the way so that the side stand ignition
cut-off system (page
If you have to park on a soft surface,
insert something solid under the side
stand for support.
3. Use the steering lock, which locks the
handlebar in place. Turn the handlebar
all the way to the left or right. Push in
on the ignition key ( ) and turn it to
LOCK. Remove the key.
(To unlock the steering lock, insert the
key and turn it to the right to the OFF
position.)
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