Greasing the side stand pivot Checking/replacing spark plugs (Inspections I, II and III) (Inspection II) check/(Inspection III) replace 12 3 510 12 3 520 R21000320 R21000190 • Check free movement of side stand and grease if necessary. • Grease pivot point (arrow). • Pull off spark plug caps with special puller, BMW No. 12 3 520 . • Remove spark plugs with the spark plug wrench, BMW No. 12 3 510 . Lubricant: For side stand pivot..................... Shell Retinax EP2 e Caution: Do not bend electrodes - risk of breakage! Checking function of side stand contact switch (Inspections I, II, III and IV) Electrode gap: ..........................
0.8 mm (0.031 in) Wear limit :.................................... 1.0 mm (0.04 in) X Tightening torque: Spark plug ................................................... 20 Nm • Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. • Retract the side stand, if extended. • Disengage the clutch and select a gear. • Start the engine, without releasing the clutch le- ver. • Extend the side stand. L Note: The side-stand switch is in correct working order if the engine stops when the side stand is extended. 00.36