Side Stand - Honda CB500FA 2018 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.
Sit on the motorcycle, shift the
3.
transmission to Neutral, and raise the side
stand.
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
4.
and shift the transmission into gear.
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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