a b LT000150 Checking function of electric switch on side stand and adjusting if nec- essary e Caution: Bending the contact spring can result in malfunc- tioning of the switch. Therefore: Never bend the contact spring! Inspections I, II, III • Place motorcycle on centre stand on even sur- face or lifting platform. • Spray switching kinematics of the side stand with quick-action cleaner and fold in and out several times. • Completely fold out side stand and mark position on ground surface. • Make a second marking at distance “a” and a third marking at distance “b”. • Operate starter while slowly folding in the 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. 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 stall in the area of dimension “b”. • If the engine does not stall, the switch must be checked and replaced if necessary. 00.17