BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual page 50

Locking handlebars
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Condition: Handlebars are turned
to left or right. Radio-operated
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key is within reception range.
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If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface
of the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is more
stable on a level surface with the
handlebars turned to the left than
with the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Press and hold button 1.
Steering lock audibly locks.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits switched off.
To unlock the steering lock,
briefly press the button 1.
Switch on ignition
Condition: Radio-operated key is
within reception range.
The ignition can be activated in
two ways.
Version 1:
Briefly press button 1.
Parking lights and all function
circuits are switched on.
with additional LED
headlight OA
LED additional headlights are
switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check in progress
( 92)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 93)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress
( 94)
Version 2:
Steering lock is locked, press
and hold button 1.
Steering lock is unlocked.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check in progress
( 92)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 93)