BMW R 1100 S, Repair Manual

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Greasing the side stand pivot
(Inspections I, II and III)
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Check free movement of side stand and grease
if necessary.
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Grease pivot point (arrow).
Lubricant:
For side stand pivot..................... Shell Retinax EP2
Checking function of side stand
contact switch
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
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Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Retract the side stand, if extended.
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Disengage the clutch and select a gear.
•
Start the engine, without releasing the clutch le-
ver.
•
Extend the side stand.
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Note:
The side-stand switch is in correct working order if
the engine stops when the side stand is extended.
Checking/replacing spark plugs
(Inspection II) check/(Inspection III) replace
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Pull off spark plug caps with special puller,
BMW No. 12 3 520 .
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Remove spark plugs with the spark plug wrench,
BMW No. 12 3 510 .
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Caution:
Do not bend electrodes - risk of breakage!
Electrode gap: .......................... 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Wear limit : .................................... 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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Tightening torque:
Spark plug ................................................... 20 Nm
R21000320
R21000190
12 3 520
12 3 510