Cleaning Easily Damaged; Components - BMW G 310 R Rider's Manual

Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents
Damage to plastic surfaces
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents or
abrasives.
Do not use insect-remover
pads or cleaning pads with
hard, scouring surfaces.
Body panels
Clean the trim panels with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth.
Light topcase
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products
Damage to the surface
Clean the surface using only
water and a microfibre cloth.
Chrome
Clean chrome sections care-
fully with plenty of water and
motorcycle cleaner from the
BMW Motorrad Care Products
range. This is required in particu-
lar for removing road salt.
Use chrome polish for additional
treatment.
Radiator
ATTENTION
Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins
Take care not to bend the radi-
ator fins when cleaning.
Clean radiator regularly. Use a
hose with low water pressure,
for example, to do this.
This prevents the engine from
overheating due to insufficient
cooling.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
ATTENTION
Application of silicone sprays
to rubber seals
Damage to the rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicon.
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