Side Stand - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

Side stand

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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
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Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
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Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm. On a gradient,
the motorcycle should always
face uphill; select 1st gear.
• Switch off the ignition
• Keep both feet on the ground
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced
• Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock ( 9)
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• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported