APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 82

PLACING THE VEHICLE
ON THE STAND
Carefully read p. 80 (PARKING).
SIDE STAND
To place the vehicle on the side stand
while seated astride the vehicle, see p. 69
(GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
If any maneuver (for example, moving the
vehicle) requires the stowing of the stand,
to place the vehicle on the stand again,
proceed as follows:
WARNING
Make sure that the parking surface is
free from obstacles, firm and flat.
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Choose a suitable parking area, see
p. 80 (PARKING).
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Grab the left handle grip (4) and rest
your right hand:
– on the passenger saddle (or on
RSV R
the glove/tool kit compartment cover
RSV R
– on the glove/tool kit compartment
cover (5).
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Put the side stand (6) down with your
right foot. Make sure it is extended
completely and all the way forward.
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Lean the vehicle to the left until the stand
rests firmly on the ground.
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Turn the handlebars completely against
the left stop.
Make sure the vehicle is stable when
parked. If it falls down, it will certainly
be damaged and could injure others as
well.
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WARNING
SUGGESTIONS
TO PREVENT THEFT
NEVER leave the key (1) in the ignition
switch (2), always use the steering lock " "
(LOCK).
Try to park your vehicle in a safe place, if at
all possible, in a garage or other protected
area.
Lock your vehicle up using a chain and
padlock around the rear wheel. Chain the
rear wheel to the swinging arm.
Make sure that all legal requirements:
registration, license plates, insurance, etc.
are in order.