2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 263

Side stand 2 Important 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 melted by the sun, etc. or else 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 handlebars 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. To move the side stand to its resting position (horizontal position), lean the motorcycle to the right while lifting the thrust arm (1) with your foot. 1 Fig 164 Attention Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the side stand. Note Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism (two springs, one into the other) and the safety sensor (2) at regular intervals. 261