(4) Put your side stand down -
and confirm that it is locked in place
After leaning the bike onto the side stand, you have insured that it is stable from
side to side before you try to dismount.
(Your bike should be in first gear and you should push the bike forward until
all the play in your gears is gone before leaning the bike onto the side stand.)
(5) Turn your handlebars full-lock left or right (for scramblers)
A motorcycle is several times more resistant to movement when
the front wheel is not pointing straight ahead.
Even a gentle nudge from behind can cause a motorcycle that is on its side
stand to roll forward unless the front wheel is not pointing straight ahead.
(6) Squeeze the front brake lever
If you build these six steps into a habit that you always perform before dismounting,
you are serious about ALL aspects of motorcycle safety.
***** Remember *****
The ride is not over until you are safely dismounted !!
