BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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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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b