BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 155

Washing motorcycle
After cleaning and before
starting a journey, always test
the brakes.
• Make sure the ground is level
and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
• Apply a mild cleaning agent to
the wheels, engine block,
transmission and swinging
arm, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions
Cleaning/care
• Thoroughly dry all wet
surfaces
• Do not use solvents or clean-
ing agents to clean the instru-
ment panel, switches and
windshield – take care not to
scratch the windshield
• Remove tar splashes only
with an approved product –
rinse thoroughly with water
afterwards.
• Clean flies and other insects
off the fork stanchions
• Treat painted and chrome-
plated surfaces regularly with
the approved care products
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