BMW K 1200 LT Manual page 76

Placing motorcycle on main
(centre) stand
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Attention:
Always make sure the surface
under the stand is level and firm.
• Switch on the ignition and allow
the engine to idle if necessary
• Bring the motorcycle to a com-
plete standstill
• Select neutral
• Do not apply the handbrake or
footbrake
• Hold the left handlebar grip with
your left hand
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Main (centre) stand
• Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
• Sit upright on the motorcycle,
with both feet on the ground to
support your weight
• Press and hold down the button
to extend the centre stand
– The EHCS telltale light
flashes at 2 Hz
• When the stand reaches its limit
position
– The EHCS telltale light
remains permanently ON
Release the button
• Check that the motorcycle is
firmly supported
• Switch off the ignition and
dismount
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