BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 329)

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Checking switching function of side
stand
• Set vehicle on centre stand on even base or lift-
ing platform.
• Spray switching kinematics of side stand with
quick-action cleaner and fold out and in several
times.
• Completely fold out side stand and mark position
on the base.
• Make a second marking at the distance ”a” and
a third marking at the distance ”b”.
Distances:
”a” .................................................. 95 mm (3.74 in)
”b” .................................................. 50 mm (1.97 in)
• Fold in side stand and start engine.
• Slowly fold out side stand, the engine must cut
out in the area of dimension ”b”.
• If the engine does not cut out, check or replace
the switch.
e
Caution:
Bending the contact spring can cause switch mal-
functions.
Therefore:
Never bend the contact spring!
• Operate starter while slowly folding in side stand,
the engine must start up in area ”b”.
• If the engine does not start up, or if the side stand
is difficult to move, check the switch or disas-
semble the side stand.
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a b