BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 79

torcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcy-
cle to side until its weight
is taken by stand and dis-
mount to left.
When you prop the
motorcycle on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle
is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn handlebars to full left
or right lock position.
Check that motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a grade, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock steering lock.
Remove from side stand
Unlock steering lock.
From left, grip handlebars
with both hands.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over
the seat and lift motorcycle
to upright position.
Hold 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 vehicle.
Sit on motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract side
stand.
Placing on center 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 left handlebar grip.
Grasp passenger seat han-
dle or rear frame with your
right hand.
Place right foot on extended
arm of center stand, and
press stand down until its
curved feet touch ground.
Place full weight of body on
center stand while pulling
motorcycle toward rear.
Excessive movements
could result in the cen-
ter stand retracting, and the
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