Warning: The springs securing the side stand in position can catch as you are pushing the motorcycle onto a workshop platform. This could cause damage to the motorcycle and the workshop platform, or the motorcycle could topple to the side opposite the side stand.
- Lift the seat at the front.
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- Note the preload setting of the adjustment wheel (see arrow).
- Set the spring preload to High.
- Push the motorcycle carefully onto the workshop platform, tilting it as little as possible.
- Do the same when pushing it off the workshop platform.
- Return the spring preload to its original setting.