Main (Centre) Stand - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

Main (centre) stand

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Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
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Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
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Attention:
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