Main (Center) Stand - BMW F 650 GS Manual

Main (center) stand

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Placing motorcycle on
main (center) stand
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
Stop the engine before using
the main stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
• Place your right foot on the
pin of the main stand, and
press the stand down until
both its curved feet touch the
ground
• Apply all your body weight to
the pin of the stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the main stand
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported