Side Stand; Checking The Side Stand - Honda Gold Wing 2018 Owner's Manual

Side Stand

Checking the Side Stand

Side stand spring
1. Check that the side stand operates
smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or
squeaky, clean the pivot area and
lubricate the pivot bolt with clean
grease.
2. Check the spring for damage or loss of
tension.
3.
GL1800/B
Sit on the motorcycle, shift the
transmission to Neutral, and raise the
side stand.
GL1800D/BD/DA
Sit on the motorcycle and raise the side
stand.
4.
GL1800/B
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
and shift the transmission into gear.
GL1800D/BD/DA
Start the engine and press the D switch
to switch the transmission into AT
MODE (D).
5. Lower the side stand all the way. The
engine should stop as you lower the side
stand. If the engine doesn't stop, have
your motorcycle inspected by your
dealer.
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