Protective Wax Coating; Storing The Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW HP4 Rider's Manual

the motorcycle has been
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washed. Remove such marks
as soon as possible using white
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spirit or methylated spirits on
a clean cloth or cotton pad.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW tar remover for
removing tar spots. Then add
a protective wax coating to the
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paint at these locations.

Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommends
that you apply BMW Car Wax or
another wax containing carnauba
or synthetic wax additives to pro-
tect the paintwork.
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.

Storing the motorcycle

Completely fill the motorcycle's
fuel tank.
Clean 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 (Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room,
raising it to remove weight
from both wheels.
Before putting the motor-
cycle into storage, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Combine work for storing/re-
turning to use with maintenance
service or an inspection.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Observe checklist before start-
ing.