BMW R 1200 ST Rider's Manual page 79

Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle
is standing firmly.
On a gradient, the mo-
torcycle should always
face uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Unlock the steering lock.
From the left, grip the
handlebars with both hands.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over
the seat and lift the motor-
cycle to the upright position.
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.
Placing motorcycle on
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centre stand
If the ground is soft or
uneven, there is no guar-
antee that the motorcycle will
rest firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on the left handlebar
grip.
With your right hand, grip
the rear grab handle or the
rear frame.
Place your right foot on the
pin of the centre stand, and
press the stand down un-
til its curved feet touch the
ground.
Place your full body weight
on the centre stand and at
the same time pull the mo-
torcycle to the rear.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the mo-
torcycle would topple in con-
sequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the centre stand
extended.
Check that the motorcycle
is standing firmly.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
Unlock the steering lock.
Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
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