Main (Center) Stand - BMW R 1150 RS Rider's 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 (center) stand extended.
Switch off the engine before
using the main (center) stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
• Switch off the ignition to stop
the engine
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
• Place your right foot on the
extension pin and press it down
until the curved shoes of the main
(center) stand touch the ground
• Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the main
(center) stand
• Apply all your body weight to
the main (center) stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it rests
on the main (center) stand
• Check that the motorcycle
is supported firmly