BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 78

Parking
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Placing motorcycle on
main stand
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
Stop the engine before using
the main stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
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• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Place your right hand on the
luggage rack A or on the rear
frame B
• Place your right foot on the
pin of the main stand, and
press the stand down until its
curved feet touch the ground
• Apply all your body weight to
the stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the main stand
• Check that the motorcycle is
firmly supported
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