RE: Side Stand on 2020 Model BMW R1250S - 2

Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #14

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #8

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My standard technique for halting and dismounting is to leave the bike in 1st gear and flick the side stand down thus killing the engine. That way I can be sure the bike will not roll off the side stand. Maybe I should now set suspension to "High" then bike in gear then side stand down?

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Can't comment on the R1250, but with my bike if I leave it in 1st (while still sitting), flick the side stand down thereby killing the engine and then shutting the bike off, the suspension will be locked in the "sagged" position. If I unload it before killing the engine it will of course rise and be locked into whatever position it is in. So I guess one does not have to be in neutral - just unload the bike's suspension. I keep it in neutral if not on a flat parking spot.

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #13

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #11

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On our bikes the forks will lock but not the rear shock.

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The rear shock locks/locked on my current bike and the original bike. Maybe you've got a problem?

Fully extending the suspension also helps when putting it on the centerstand.

Frank

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #17

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #13

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #11

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On our bikes the forks will lock but not the rear shock.

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The rear shock locks/locked on my current bike and the original bike. Maybe you've got a problem?

Fully extending the suspension also helps when putting it on the centerstand.

Frank

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On both of our bikes when parked in the front wheel chock I can feel the rear compress a little when I sit on the bike.
The next time I have one out I'll sit on it with the bike not running and see if the rear compresses.

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #18

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #17

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #13

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #11

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On our bikes the forks will lock but not the rear shock.

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The rear shock locks/locked on my current bike and the original bike. Maybe you've got a problem?

Fully extending the suspension also helps when putting it on the centerstand.

Frank

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On both of our bikes when parked in the front wheel chock I can feel the rear compress a little when I sit on the bike.
The next time I have one out I'll sit on it with the bike not running and see if the rear compresses.

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Try this-
Sit on the bike (ignition off) bounce on it and it should feel pretty solid.
Turn on the ignition and bounce again. It should loosen/soften up significantly.

Frank

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Zitat von Alda im Beitrag #4

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Never had an issue with mine, regardless of which side of the road I ride on.

Alan

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #15

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Depending on the slope of the terrain, I usually unload the seat and then give a tug upward on the handlebar before cutting the bike off. I have on more than one occasion turned the bike around to get the lean toward the downhill position.

Frank

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #19

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Hard to tell I only weigh 175 pounds.

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I tried what was suggested in this thread.
When coming to a stop, flip the side stand down with the transmission in neutral.
Get of the bike.
Kill the engine.
Now the bike is more "in an angle" parked.

But I will still let you folks know what my dealer suggests....
I am about 3000km away from my 2nd service.....the 10.000 one.
Hopefully he will have talked to BMW Canada by than.

I don't know if the sidestand on the 1200 and 1250 are the same but you can get a 15mm shorter sidestand for the 1200 part number 46538564609 available from KFM for 125.75 euro plus shipping (18 euros to UK) not sure if they ship to Canada or if there would be import duty

Hi Chris, this is my solution for short legs and a sidestand too far away.
It works brilliantly!!
Cheer.
Tony.

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Zitat von Tony Hancock im Beitrag #25

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Hi Chris, this is my solution for short legs and a sidestand too far away.
It works brilliantly!!
Cheer.
Tony.

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #26

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Zitat von Tony Hancock im Beitrag #25

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Hi Chris, this is my solution for short legs and a sidestand too far away.
It works brilliantly!!
Cheer.
Tony.

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A neat solution that!
With the 840mm seat I have developed a technique that would never have worked safely with my top heavy Stelvio:- Right foot hard against the bike pushing the footpeg back on its spring allows me to reach the "spike" at the foot of the stand and kick it up. However I may try your mod if I have the right bits in my junk box.

P.S. Welcome! (I see you have just signed up!)

Chris

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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #26

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Zitat von Tony Hancock im Beitrag #25

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Hi Chris, this is my solution for short legs and a sidestand too far away.
It works brilliantly!!
Cheer.
Tony.

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A neat solution that!
With the 840mm seat I have developed a technique that would never have worked safely with my top heavy Stelvio:- Right foot hard against the bike pushing the footpeg back on its spring allows me to reach the "spike" at the foot of the stand and kick it up. However I may try your mod if I have the right bits in my junk box.

Chris

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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #22

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #19

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Hard to tell I only weigh 175 pounds.

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I weigh 180. Just did this test on mine. Ignition off it feels almost hydraulic locked- very little give to it, much less than 1/2 inch compression. Ignition on- VERY noticeable difference in plushness, maybe 1.5-2.0 inch compression. I have the preload on single rider and damping on road.

Frank

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Zitat von banjo im Beitrag #24

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I don't know if the sidestand on the 1200 and 1250 are the same but you can get a 15mm shorter sidestand for the 1200 part number 46538564609 available from KFM for 125.75 euro plus shipping (18 euros to UK) not sure if they ship to Canada or if there would be import duty

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