Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW R 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual

cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
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clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
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ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.

Protective wax coating

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To preserve the finish of your
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends using BMW Car Wax
or agents that contain carnauba
or synthetic waxes.
A sure sign that the paint must
be protected, is the fact that wa-
ter no longer pearls up on it.

Storing motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, the side stand pivot and,
if necessary, the main stand
pivot with a suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room
so that both wheels are un-
loaded.
Before putting the motor-
cycle into storage, have
the engine oil and the oil filter
element changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Combine work for storing/return-
ing to use with maintenance ser-
vice or an inspection.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: Observe
checklist.