Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon; Components; Ents - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

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NOTICE
Aluminium cases and topcases
do not have a surface coating.
Care in accordance with the in-
structions set out below will help
ensure the best possible appear-
ance:
Remove road salt and corrosive
deposits by cleaning with cold
water immediately after every
trip.
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.
Clean with water and
sponge only.
Do not use any chemical
cleaning agents.
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 components
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
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