Cleaning And Care - BMW R 1200 ST User Manual

Cleaning and care

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Regular cleaning, using the
correct methods, is an impor-
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tant factor in maintaining the
value of your motorcycle. It
also ensures that safety-rele-
vant parts remain in full work-
ing order.
Care products
We recommend that you use
the cleaning and care prod-
ucts you can obtain from your
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer. The materials in BMW
Care Products have been
tested in laboratories and in
practice; they provide opti-
mized care and protection for
the materials used in your
vehicle.
The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care prod-
ucts can damage vehicle com-
ponents.
Do not use solvents such as
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
ers, fuel or the like, and do not
use cleaning products that
contain alcohol.c
Washing motorcycle
We recommend that you use
BMW insect remover to soften
and wash off insects and stub-
born dirt on painted parts prior
to washing the motorcycle. To
prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately
after it has been exposed to
strong sunlight and do not
wash it in the sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, espe-
cially during the winter
months.
To remove road salt, wash the
motorcycle down immediately
with cold water at the end of
the journey.
Warm water intensifies
the effect of salt.
Only use cold water to
remove road salt.c
Wet brake discs reduce
braking efficiency.
After washing the motorcycle,
dry the brakes by braking.c
The high water pressure
of steam jet cleaners can
damage gaskets, the hydraulic
brake system and the electri-
cal equipment.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equip-
ment.c