Removing Motorcycle From Side Stand - BMW R 1200 ST User Manual

Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis ( 57).c
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• Unlock the ignition lock,
switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• Grasp the handlebars with
both hands while standing
next to the motorcycle on
the left-hand side.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle
to the upright position.
• Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
• Sit on the motorcycle and
use your left foot to retract
the side stand.
An extended side stand
can catch on the ground
when the motorcycle is mov-
ing and lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.c
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