Placing On Side Stand - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Placing on side stand

No secure stance is
possible on poor ground
conditions.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.c
You must be seated on the
motorcycle:
• Switch off the engine.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
• Use your left foot to extend
the side stand fully (arrow).
• Slowly lean the motorcycle
to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and
dismount to the left.
• Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, it depends on
the features of the ground
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 handle-
bars turned to the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c
The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.c
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.c
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