Center Stand - BMW R 1150 RT Manual

Main (center) stand
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Placing motorcycle on

center stand

For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
center stand extended.
Switch off the engine before
using the center stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with the left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
• Place the right foot on the
extension pin and press it down
until the curved shoes of the
stand 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 center stand
• Check that the motorcycle is
firmly supported