BMW R 1200 R 2007 Rider's Manual page 74

Slowly lean motorcycle to side
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until its weight is taken by
stand and dismount to left.
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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
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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.
Turn handlebars to full left or
right lock position.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill;
select 1st gear.
Lock steering lock.
Remove from side stand
Unlock steering lock.
From left, grip handlebars with
both hands.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over seat
and lift motorcycle to upright
position.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the vehicle.
Sit on motorcycle and use your
left foot to retract side stand.
Placing on center stand
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guarantee
that the motorcycle will rest firm-
ly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on left handlebar grip.
Grasp passenger seat handle
or rear frame with your right
hand.
Place right foot on extended
arm of center stand, and press
stand down until its curved feet
touch ground.
Place full weight of body on
center stand while pulling mo-
torcycle toward rear.
Excessive movements
could result in the center
stand retracting, and the
motorcycle would topple as a
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result.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.
Check that motorcycle is
standing firmly.