Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW F 800 GS 2011 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 the motorcycle.
Removing battery (
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, the side stand pivot and,
if necessary, the 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,
raising it to remove weight
from both wheels.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: Observe
checklist.
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