Paint Care; Protective Wax Coating; Store Motorcycle - BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual

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ATTENTION
Bending of radiator fins
202
Damage to radiator fins
When cleaning, ensure that the
cooler fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
z
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
ATTENTION
Use of silicone sprays for
care of rubber seals
Damage to rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicone.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regu-
larly will help counteract the long-
term effects of substances that
damage the paint, especially if
your motorcycle is ridden in ar-
eas with high air pollution or nat-
ural sources of dirt, such as tree
resin or pollen.
At the same time, you should
remove particularly aggressive
materials immediately; otherwise
changes in the paint and dis-
coloration can occur. These in-
clude spilled fuel, oil, grease and
brake fluid as well as bird drop-
pings. It is recommended to use
BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner
and then apply BMW Motorrad
high gloss polish to preserve the
paint.
Contamination on the paint fin-
ish is particularly easy to see
after the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove this type of
soiling with cleaning naphtha or
spirit on a clean cloth or cotton
ball. BMW Motorrad recom-
mends removing tar stains with
BMW tar remover. Then add
a protective wax coating to the
paint at these locations.

Protective wax coating

Apply a preservative when water
fails to bead up on the painted
surface.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad high gloss polish
or agents that contain carnauba
or synthetic wax to protect the
paint finish.

Store motorcycle

Clean motorcycle.
Completely fill the motorcycle's
fuel tank.
Removing battery (
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, and the center and side
stand pivots with a suitable lu-
bricant.
179).