Roaddawg
Well-Known Member
It is recommended that handlebars be turned to the left to put additional weight on the sidestand for stability. This way there is less chance of the bike being knocked over should somebody or a vehicle bump it. In addition, it is recommended that motorcycles be parked in first gear for the same reason. Backing into a parking spot is recommended for safety purposes as it is much easier to pull out into traffic rather than risk backing out. In some states (such as MN) it is the law that motorcycles be backed into parking spots.
