Side Stand - Ducati 749R Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien

Side stand (fig. 32)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that the
supporting surface is hard and flat.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
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by the sun etc. or the motorcycle may fall over.
When parking on a downward slope, always park with the
rear wheel on the downward side.
To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle
handlebars with both hands and push down on the thrust
arm (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.
To move the side stand to rest position (horizontal), tilt the
motorcycle to the right, at the same time raising the thrust
arm (1) with your foot.
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Notes
Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism
(two draw springs, one inside the other) and the safety
sensor (2) at regular intervals.
Notes
The engine can be started with the side stand down
and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged,
pull the clutch lever (in this case the side stand must be up).
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fig. 32