Stopping The Motorcycle; Parking - Ducati SPORTCLASSIC GT 1000 TOURING Owner's Manual

Stopping the motorcycle

Reduce speed, change down and release the throttle
twistgrip. Change down to engage first gear and then neutral.
Apply the brakes and bring the motorcycle to a complete stop.
Switch the engine off by turning the key to OFF (page 20).
Important
Do not leave the key in the ON position when the
engine is stopped as this could damage electrical
components.

Parking

Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see
page 32).
To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn the
ignition key to the LOCK position.
If you park in a garage or other indoor area, make sure
that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is
not near a source of heat.
If necessary, you can leave the side lights on by turning the
key to position P.
Important
Do not leave the key at P for long periods or the
battery will run down. Never leave the motorcycle
unattended with the ignition key inserted.
Warning
The exhaust system may still be hot even after engine
is switched off; so take special care not to touch it with any
part of the body and do not park the motorcycle next to
inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.).
Warning
Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent
movement of the motorcycle (such as brake disc locks, rear
sprocket locks, and so on) is very dangerous, and may impair
motorcycle operation and the safety of rider and passenger.
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