Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

576RidingzRemoving motorcyclefrom side standUnlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handlebarswith both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.An extended side stand cancatch on the ground whenthe motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.Placing motorcycle oncentre stand OAIf the ground is soft or uneven,there is no guaranteethat the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at thesame time pull the motorcycleto the rear.Excessive movementscould cause the centrestand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the motorcyclewith the centre standextended.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.Removing motorcyclefrom centre stand OAUnlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.