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S I D E S T A N D O R K I C K S T A N D
The side stand or kickstand (on equipped vehicles)
can be used to support the vehicle on firm level
ground when not in use (with engine off). It is only
designed to support the weight of the vehicle; so do
not apply extra weight when using it (e.g., leaning on
the bike or sitting on it with the stand or kickstand in
place).
The kickstand is mounted on the left side of the
motorcycle.
CAUTION
Turn the handlebars to the left side of the
vehicle when using the kickstand. Stability of
the motorcycle is greater with the wheel
pointing to the left; risk of toppling is increase
with the handlebars turned to the right.
To use the side stand (triangle shaped and
removable from the vehicle), position the vehicle on
firm level ground. Hold the vehicle upright and insert
the side stand completely into the hole in the rear
axle shaft on the right side of the vehicle. Tilt the
vehicle toward the stand allowing the weight of the
vehicle to rest on the stand. Make sure there is no
danger of the vehicle falling over before leaving the
vehicle unattended.
The kickstand is located on the left side of the
vehicle behind the left footpeg. It is designed to
support only the weight of the vehicle when it is not in
use (with the engine off).
To use the kick stand, position the vehicle on firm
level ground. Fold the kickstand down and rest the
weight of the motorcycle on it. Turn the handlebars,
to the left (toward the kickstand) side of the
motorcycle; this shifts more of the weight toward the
stand reducing the potential of the vehicle to tip on its
right side if bumped. However, the kickstand
Make sure the kickstand is folded up as far as
possible and is firmly attached (not wobbling) on the
mount before every ride.
After cleaning the vehicle, apply some clean
engine oil to the pivot point and work the stand up
and down to work in the oil.
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Sitting or leaning on the vehicle
(2) Riding with the side stand attached, the kick
stand down, or not fully upright.
(3) Working on the vehicle with the side stand or
kickstand.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) The side stand and kickstand are designed to
support only the weight of the vehicle. If you sit or
lean on the vehicle, the additional weight could
cause the vehicle to fall over.
(2) The stand can cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
(3) The motorcycle can fall onto you.
In any of the cases above, you can be serious
injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Never sit or lean on a vehicle.
(2) Remove the side stand; lift the kickstand before
riding.
(3) Always place the vehicle on a work stand when
performing maintenace. Ask your Cannondale
Motorsports Dealer about motorcycle work stands.
1. Side stand
1. Kickstand (shown supporting weight of the vehicle)
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Kick stand down
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