Parking - Triumph Tiger XCA Owner's Handbook Manual

How to Ride the Motorcycle

Parking

Warning
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
can be explosive
conditions.
If parking inside a garage or other
structure, be sure it is well ventilated
and the motorcycle is not close to any
source of flame or sparks. This includes
any appliance with a pilot light.
Failure to follow the above advice may
cause a fire resulting in damage to
property or personal injury.
Warning
The engine and exhaust system will be
hot after riding. DO NOT park where
pedestrians and children are likely to
touch the motorcycle.
Touching any part of the engine or
exhaust system when hot may cause
unprotected skin to become burnt.
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under certain
Warning
Do not park on a soft or on a steeply
inclined surface.
Parking under these conditions may
cause the motorcycle to fall over
causing damage
personal injury.
To park the motorcycle:
• Select neutral and turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
• Lock the steering to help prevent
theft.
• Always park on a firm, level surface
to prevent the motorcycle from
falling. This is particularly important
when parking off-road.
• When parking on a hill, always park
facing uphill
motorcycle from rolling off the
stand. Engage first gear to prevent
the motorcycle from moving.
• On a lateral (sideways) incline,
always park such that the incline
naturally pushes the motorcycle
towards the side stand.
• Do not park on a lateral (sideways)
incline of greater than 6° and never
park facing downhill.
to property and
to prevent the