BMW R 1200 RT Service Manual download pdf (Page 90)

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

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

the stand down until its curved

feet touch the ground.

Place your full body weight on

the centre stand and at the

same time pull the motorcycle

to the rear.

Excessive movements

could cause the centre

stand to retract, and the

motorcycle would topple in

consequence.

Do not lean or sit on the mo-

torcycle with the centre stand

extended.

Check that the motorcycle is

standing firmly.

Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcycle

from centre stand

Unlock the steering lock.

Place your left hand on the left

handlebar grip.

Grip the rear frame with your

right hand.

Push the motorcycle forward

off the centre stand.

Check that the centre stand

has fully retracted.

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