Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle; Cle Parts; Paint Care; Parts - BMW F 800 R 2015 Rider's Manual

Cleaning sensitive
motorcycle parts
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents.
Damage to plastic surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
cleaners containing alcohol or
solvents.
Do not use insect sponges or
sponges with a hard surface.
Fairings and Panels
Clean fairings and panels with
water and BMW plastic cleaner.
Plastic windshields and
headlight lenses
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and dead
insects by covering the affected
areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome parts
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and BMW
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
ish for additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
ATTENTION
Radiator fins bend easily.
Damage to radiator fins.
When cleaning, ensure that the
cooler fins are not bent.
Rubber parts
Treat rubber parts with 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 vehicle regularly
prevents paint damage, especially
if your vehicle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or
pollen.
However, remove particularly
aggressive substances (spilled
fuel, oil grease, brake fluid as
well as bird droppings) immedi-
ately; otherwise changes in the
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