Cleaning And Care - BMW K 1200 S Rider's Manual

Cleaning and care

7
Regular cleaning, using the
correct methods, is an impor-
118
tant factor in maintaining the
value of your motorcycle. It also
ensures that safety-relevant
parts remain in full working
order.
Care products
We recommend that you use
the cleaning and care products
you can obtain from your autho-
rized BMW motorcycle retailer.
The materials in BMW Care
Products have been tested in
laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimized care and
protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care prod-
ucts can damage vehicle
components.
For cleaning, do not use any
solvents such as nitro-thin-
ners, cold cleaning agents,
fuel or similar, and do not use
cleaning agents that contain
alcohol.c
Washing motorcycle
We recommend that you use
BMW insect remover to soften
and wash off insects and resil-
ient dirt on painted parts prior
to washing the motorcycle. To
prevent the formation of stains,
do not wash the motorcycle
immediately after it has been
exposed to strong sunlight and
do not wash it in the sun.
Especially during the winter
months, make sure that the
motorcycle is washed
frequently.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water
immediately after every trip.
Warm water reinforces
the effects of the salt.
Only use cold water to remove
road salt.c
Wet brake discs reduce
the braking effect.
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 electrical
equipment.
Do not use steam jet cleaners
or high-pressure cleaners.c