Center Stand - BMW R 1150 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
centre stand extended.
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Attention:
Switch off the engine before
using the centre 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 used to extend the centre
stand, and press the stand
down until its curved feet
touch the ground
• Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
• Apply all your body weight to
the stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported