Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

wax coating to the paint at these
10
locations.
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Protective wax coating

To preserve the finish of your
vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom-
mends using BMW Car Wax or
agents that contain carnauba or
synthetic waxes.
z
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.

Storing motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray brake and clutch lever,
and main 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
so that both wheels are un-
loaded.
Before putting the motor-
cycle into storage, have
the engine oil and the oil filter
element changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Combine work for storing/return-
ing to use with maintenance ser-
vice or an inspection.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Observe checklist before start-
ing.