Protective Wax Coating; Laying Up The Motorcycle; Cycle; Restoring Motorcycle To Use - BMW K 1300 R Rider's Manual

BMW Motorrad recommends
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BMW tar remover for removing
specks of tar. Remember to wax
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the parts treated in this way.

Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
z
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.
Laying up the
motorcycle
Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Clean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery (
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivot mounts with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.
Restoring motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
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