BMW K 1300 R Service Manual download pdf (Page 80)

Use your left foot to extend the

side stand fully.

The side stand is designed

to support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle with the side stand

extended.

Slowly lean the motorcycle to

the side until its weight is taken

by the stand and dismount to

the left.

If the motorcycle is on the

side stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-

er it is better to turn the handle-

bars to the left or right. However,

the motorcycle is more stable on

a level surface with the handle-

bars 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 the handlebars to full left

or right lock.

Check that the motorcycle is

standing firmly.

On a gradient, the motor-

cycle 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 handle-

bars 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.

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.

Sit on the motorcycle and use

your left foot to retract the side

stand.

Placing motorcycle on

centre stand

with centre stand

OA

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran-

tee 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.

Grip the rear frame with your

right hand.

Use your right foot on the pin

of the centre stand to press

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