Side Stand; Checking The Side Stand - Honda Africa Twin CRF1000 2017 Owner's Manual

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Side Stand

Checking the Side Stand

Side stand spring
Check that the side stand operates
1.
smoothly. If the side stand is stiff or
squeaky, clean the pivot area and
lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease.
Check the spring for damage or loss of
2.
tension.
3.
CRF1000A/A II
Sit on the motorcycle, shift the
transmission to Neutral, and raise the side
stand.
CRF1000D/D II
Sit on the motorcycle and raise the side
stand.
4.
CRF1000A/A II
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
and shift the transmission into gear.
CRF1000D/D II
Start the engine and press the
of N-D switch to switch the transmission
into D mode.
Lower the side stand all the way. The
5.
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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