2011 F800R parking question.

My jump into ownership was about a 2 hour process after a couple co-workers bought motorcycles. I saw this one, that I felt was a great deal, and jumped all in on it.

Unfortunately, an ownership manual was not included. Being that it’s an older bike, there also doesn’t seem to be much help in the way of YouTube videos. I feel like these questions are also so basic that most riders/owners already know this stuff… so I’m maybe just an idiot.

For starters, I feel like this kickstand is REALLY low. I’m 6’4, which probably exasperates the problem. But everyone I know that has a motorcycle has also comments that it’s really low. Is this just my bike or is it common with this make and model? Also, is this something I can fix?

Secondly, I was going to ride to the gym today and realized I don’t have any security features outside of removing the key. My buddy swears there has to be some sort of fork lock or something that is standard on it. I’ve searched and do not see this topic addressed outside of adding a secondary disc lock. I don’t live in a high crime area, but theft can occur anywhere. Do you guys just remove the key or is there something else I should do?

Lastly, is there a helmet lock on this bike? I don’t see one anywhere. I do have bags that came with the bike, but have removed them for the time being.

Sorry for the basic questions, but searches weren’t really getting me anywhere. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this.

My jump into ownership was about a 2 hour process after a couple co-workers bought motorcycles. I saw this one, that I felt was a great deal, and jumped all in on it.

Unfortunately, an ownership manual was not included. Being that it’s an older bike, there also doesn’t seem to be much help in the way of YouTube videos. I feel like these questions are also so basic that most riders/owners already know this stuff… so I’m maybe just an idiot.

For starters, I feel like this kickstand is REALLY low. I’m 6’4, which probably exasperates the problem. But everyone I know that has a motorcycle has also comments that it’s really low. Is this just my bike or is it common with this make and model? Also, is this something I can fix?

Secondly, I was going to ride to the gym today and realized I don’t have any security features outside of removing the key. My buddy swears there has to be some sort of fork lock or something that is standard on it. I’ve searched and do not see this topic addressed outside of adding a secondary disc lock. I don’t live in a high crime area, but theft can occur anywhere. Do you guys just remove the key or is there something else I should do?

Lastly, is there a helmet lock on this bike? I don’t see one anywhere. I do have bags that came with the bike, but have removed them for the time being.

Sorry for the basic questions, but searches weren’t really getting me anywhere. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this.