Removing From Side Stand - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Removing from side
stand
With the ignition switched
off, there is no brake
power assistance; the motor-
cycle can begin to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis ( 59).c
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• Unlock the ignition lock,
switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• From the left, grip the
handlebars with both hands.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle
to the upright position.
• Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
• Seat yourself and fold back
the side stand with your left
foot.
An extended side stand
can catch on the ground
when the motorcycle is
moving and lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.c
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