Storing Motorcycle; Protective Wax Coating; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW R nineT Rider's Manual

the vehicle has been washed.
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Remove this type of soiling with
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
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clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
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Storing motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray brake and clutch lever,
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g., Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room,
raising it to remove weight
from both wheels.

Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommends
applying BMW car wax or prod-
ucts containing carnauba wax or
synthetic wax to preserve your
paintwork.
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Observe checklist before start-
ing.