Side Stand - BMW R 1100 S Rider's Manual

Side stand

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Placing motorcycle on
side (prop) stand
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Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
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Attention:
Stop the engine before using the side
stand.
Make sure the surface under the stand
is firm. On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; select
st
1 gear.
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip with
your left hand
• Place your right hand on the dualseat
• Use your right foot against the
extension pin to swing the side stand
fully forwards
• Lean the motorcycle carefully on to
the stand
• Turn the handlebars to left lock
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported