Side Stand - Ducati Monster 696 Owner's Manual

Side stand

Warning
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.
When parking in downhill road tracts, always park the
motorcycle with its rear wheel facing downhill. To pull
down the side stand, hold the motorcycle handlebar
with both hands and push down on the side stand (1)
with your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the
motorcycle until the side stand is resting on the
ground.
Warning
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is
supported on the side stand.
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To raise the side stand to rest position (horizontal
position), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the
same time, lift the stand (1) with your foot.
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