BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual page 82

by the stand and dismount to
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the left.
If the motorcycle is on the
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side stand, the surface
of the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is more
stable on a level surface with the
handlebars turned to the left than
z
with the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn handlebars to full left or
right lock position.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill;
select 1st gear.
Lock steering lock.
Remove from side stand
that the motorcycle will rest firm-
ly on the stand.
Unlock steering lock.
Always check that the ground
From left, grip handlebars with
under the stand is level and
both hands.
firm.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift motorcycle to up-
right position.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the vehicle.
Sit on motorcycle and use your
left foot to retract side stand.
Placing on center stand
stand retracting, and the
motorcycle would topple as a
OA
with center stand
result.
If the ground is soft or un-
Do not sit on the motorcycle
even, there is no guarantee
while it is resting on the center
stand.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on left handlebar grip.
Grasp passenger seat handle
or rear frame with your right
hand.
Using your right foot, press
center stand toward rear until
feet rest on ground.
Place full weight of body on
center stand while pulling mo-
torcycle toward rear.
Excessive movements
could result in the center