Adjusting Ignition Timing - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

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Adjusting ignition timing

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Remove radiator cowling.
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Remove bottom left fairing.
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Remove fuel tank.
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Disconnect plug connection on Hall generator
lead under the fuel tank.
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Connect adapter lead (2), BMW No. 12 3 651, to
Hall generator lead.
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Connect ignition setting device (3),
BMW No. 12 3 650,to adapter line.
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Disconnect spark plug connector with flat-nose
pliers.
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Unscrew spark plugs with spark plug box span-
ner, BMW No. 12 3 500.
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Ignition point:
6 ° before TDC = 0.24 mm (0.00945 in) before TDC
12 3 650
00 2 580
Screw dial gauge with extension (1),
BMW No. 00 2 580, into cylinder No. 1.
Set piston to TDC.
Set scale ring of dial gauge to 0.
Turn engine back in clockwise direction until pis-
ton setting ignition point is reached.
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