Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon; Components; Paint Care; Ents - BMW F 800 GS 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.
Windscreens and lenses
made of plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
ticularly if it has been exposed to
road salt. Use chrome polish 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 easily bent.
Damage to radiator fins.
Take care not to bend the radi-
ator fins when cleaning.
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.

Paint care

Washing the vehicle regularly will
help counteract the long-term
effects of substances that can
damage the paint, especially if
your vehicle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, for example tree
resin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately, how-
ever, as otherwise the paint can
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