Sidestand - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1100 S Use And Maintenance Manual

Sidestand

(fig. 30)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the
supporting surface is hard and flat. Do not park on soft
ground, gravel or on asphalt softened by the sun etc. or
the motorcycle may fall over.
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When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel
on the downhill side.
To lower the sidestand, hold the motorcycle handlebars
with both hands and push down on the stand (1) with
your foot until it is fully extended. Lean the motorcycle
over on its left side until the side stand comes into firm
contact with the ground.
Warning
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on
the sidestand.
To move the side stand to its rest position (horizontal
position), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the
same time, lift the thrust arm (1) with your foot.
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism (two
springs, one into the other) and the safety sensor (2) at
regular intervals. The sidestand safety circuit is protected by
a 3 A fuse located alongside the battery (see page 97).
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Notes
You can only start the engine with the sidestand
extended if the gearbox is in neutral.
1 2
fig. 30