899 Side Stand.....wtf!

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by JUN, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. I just picked up a 899, really happy with it and when I got home.....
    I was like wtf..... Why is it so hard to get the side stand down! It's not just flicking it down with your foot, it's move your foot in many awkward positions until it's down....
    Did Ducati not want us to get off the bike or something?
    The only Down fall so far.
     
    #1 JUN, Mar 12, 2016
  2. I find it ok using my heel
     
    #2 James85, Mar 13, 2016
  3. Same here, use your heel. No issues.
     
    #3 Topolino, Mar 13, 2016
  4. Toe method round the back approach :Wideyed:
     
    #4 simmytt, Mar 13, 2016
  5. yep, toe around the back of the foot peg and then its easy, try it.
     
    #5 Phill748, Mar 13, 2016
  6. i normally give up and just use my hand!
     
    #6 Adamwhittuk, Mar 13, 2016
  7. I find it easy now. Just use my toes and come from behind the sets. No worries.
     
    #7 Advikaz, Mar 13, 2016
  8. I've had the same problem. Looked like I was trying to kick start the bloody thing when I pulled in to get fuel. I'll try the toe approach.
     
    #8 Horico, Mar 13, 2016
  9. Get 1 of these R&G, I had the same problem and this helps.
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    #9 Nigel Machin, Mar 13, 2016
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  10. You're not the only one to complain about this. I think we were all a little taken aback when we first tried to get the side stand down on our Panigale's. It's easy once you've sussed it and had a bit of practice.
     
    #10 MattM, Mar 13, 2016
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  11. Jun, I had the same problem, however with a little practise I mastered it by using the inside of my boot (Sidi Vertigo) i.e. catching the stand with one of the stitched side panels. It's a doddle now. Good luck!
     
    #11 Cookie4010, Mar 14, 2016
  12. Thanks guys,
    I sort figured away with out sitting on the bike for 5mins.
    I lift the foot peg up and the push down. As my boots keep catching on the foot peg if I try and use heel or toe
     
    #12 JUN, Mar 14, 2016
  13. That's a good idea!
     
    #13 JUN, Mar 14, 2016
  14. Exactly this. A bit of practice and it soon becomes easy
     
    #14 graeme4130, Mar 18, 2016
  15. Yep pain in the arse to get the side stand down but I still keep smiling every time I get off my 1199S, the agony of finding stand is worth it :grinning::sunglasses:
     
    #15 bomaris, Mar 18, 2016
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