Off-Roading - BMW R1200GS Rider's Manual

tee that the motorcycle will rest
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firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
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under the stand is level and
firm.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the vehicle.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the side stand extended.
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Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the vehicle
would topple in consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the centre stand extended.
Extend the centre stand and lift
the motorcycle onto the stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.

Off-roading

For off-roading
Rims
This motorcycle is a tour-
ing Enduro machine, which
means it can also be used for
light off-roading on unsurfaced
tracks. Severe off-roading could,
however, result in damage to the
standard cast-aluminium wheels.
Use the cross-spoked wheels
available as optional extras for
severe off-roading.
After off-roading
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding
the motorcycle off-road:
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressures reduced for
off-road riding impair the
motorcycle's handling character-
istics on surfaced roads and can
lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
Brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or