What does it mean to 'park a motorcycle safely'?
Always park in a designated motorcycle parking space
Park at an angle to the curb with the rear wheel to the curb, in gear, on firm level ground
Park parallel to the curb like a car
Always use the center stand when parking
Safe motorcycle parking means parking at an angle to the curb with the rear wheel touching the curb, leaving the motorcycle in gear (or using the parking brake), and choosing firm, level ground. Avoid parking on soft surfaces where the kickstand may sink.
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