BMW R 1200 GS 2005 Rider's Manual page 69

Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Unlock the steering lock.
With OE BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS:
Brake servo assistance
is not available when the
ignition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motor-
cycle is parked on a gradi-
ent, switch on the ignition and
wait for the ABS to complete
its self-diagnosis.
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over
the seat and lift the motor-
cycle to the upright posi-
tion.
From the left, grip the
handlebars with both hands.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
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.
Sit on the motorcycle and
use your left foot to retract
the side stand.
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