Ducati MONSTER 1200, Owner'S Manual, Page: 43 / 344

Side stand
Attention
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that
the bearing surface is hard and flat.
Attention
Use the side stand to support the motorcycle
only during short stops. 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
melt by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle
may fall over.
When parking downhill, always position the
motorcycle with the 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.
Attention
Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is
supported on the side stand.
To move the side stand to its resting position
(horizontal position), lean the motorcycle to the right
while lifting the side stand (1) with your foot.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the side stand
joint, thoroughly clean it and then use SHELL
Alvania R3 grease to lubricate all friction points.
Note
Check for proper operation of the stand
mechanism (two springs, one into the other) and the
safety sensor (2) at regular intervals.
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1
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