KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Jacking up the vehicle on the center stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components from excessive load.
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The center stand is only designed for the weight of the motorcycle and luggage. Do not sit on the motorcycle while it is resting on the
center stand. The center stand or frame could be damaged and the motorcycle could fall over.
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Pull the motorcycle up onto the center stand using the handrail and not the handwheel of the shock absorber adjustment. The shock
absorber could become leaky.
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Position yourself to the left of the vehicle.
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Hold the handlebar with the left hand and press the center stand onto the ground with
your right foot.
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Put your full weight on extension arm
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of the center stand while pulling the vehicle up
using the left handrail until the center stand folds forward all the way.