Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW G 650 Xchallenge Rider's Manual

mover. Then add a protective
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wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
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Protective wax coating

To preserve the finish of your
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends using BMW Car Wax
or agents that contain carnauba
z
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 motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray brake and clutch lever,
side stand pivot and, if neces-
sary, 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.
Before removing the auxiliary
stand, check the air pressure in
the Air Damping System and
adjust if necessary.