Operation Manual

GHOST-BIKES
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7.13 Checking the side stands
WARNING Danger from falls and accidents
A side stand can lead to serious falls when riding if unfolded. This also applies to a kickstand which
folds out automatically while you are riding.
A side stand which is bent, too short or too long will not provide your bike with suffi cient stability. It
could tip over, causing injury to you or someone else and damage any items that are nearby, such as
other bikes, cars, etc.
• Always fold away the kickstand before riding the bike.
• You should have bent or broken kickstands repaired or replaced in a specialist workshop.
• Kickstands whose length can be adjusted:
have the right length adjusted in a specialist workshop if your bike is not stable.
1. Carry out a visual inspection of the stand and its screw connections.
• All screws must be tight.
• The stand must not be bent.
2. Always fold up the kickstand before riding your bike. The stand must not fold downloads of its own accord.
3. Lightly tap the arm of the kickstand in a downwards direction. The arm of the kickstand must not fold
downwards.
4. With length-adjustable stands: using hand force, check if all of the parts are tight. It must not be pos-
sible to move anything.