Ducati Superbike 848evo Corse, Owner'S Manual

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Side stand
(fig. 49)
Important
Before lowering the side stand, make sure that
the bearing 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 in downhill road tracts, always park the
motorcycle with its rear wheel facing downhill.
To lower the side stand, hold the motorcycle
handlebars with both hands and, with your foot, push
down the stand (1) until 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 raise the side stand to rest position (horizontal), tilt
the motorcycle to the right and, at the same time, lift
the stand (1) with your foot.
Note
Check for proper operation of the stand
mechanism (two springs, one into the other) and the
safety sensor (2) at regular intervals.
Note
The engine can be started with the side stand
down and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a
gear engaged, pull in the clutch lever (in this case the
side stand must be up).
2
1
fig. 49