BMW Motorrad F 800 ST 2006, Rider'S Manual

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Parking your
motorcycle
Placing on side 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.
Pull handbrake lever.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
Use your left foot to extend
side stand fully.
The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean motorcycle on-
to side stand until its weight
is taken by stand and dis-
mount to left.
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.
Remove from side stand
Unlock steering lock.
Grip handlebars with both
hands from left.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing right leg over seat
while lifting motorcycle into
upright position.
Hold the 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
left foot to retract side
stand.
Placing on center
stand
OE
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 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.
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