Side Stand - BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

Side stand

3
68
Placing motorcycle on side
stand
W
F or safety reasons, never sit on
the motorcycle with the side
stand extended.
C
S top the engine before using the
side stand.
Make sure the surface under the
stand is firm.
On a grade, the motorcycle should
always face uphill; select 1st gear.
• Switch off the ignition
• Keep both feet on the ground
• Hold the left handlebar grip with
your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Hold the motorcycle upright and
balanced
• Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to extend the side stand
fully (arrow)
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount from
the motorcycle
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock ( 13)
b
• Check that the motorcycle is
firmly supported