BMW 2004 R 1200 ST, Rider'S Manual

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Placing motorcycle on
its side 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.
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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 dis-
mount to the left.
• Turn the handlebars to full
left lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
When the motorcycle is
supported on the side
stand, the surface of the
ground determines 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 han-
dlebars turned to the left than
with the handlebars turned to
the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.
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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.
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On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
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