Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle; Cle Parts; Paint Care; Parts - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

Cleaning sensitive
motorcycle parts
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents
Damage to plastic surfaces
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
cleaners containing alcohol or
solvents.
Do not use insect sponges or
sponges with a hard surface.
Fairings and panels
Clean trim panel components
with water and BMW Motorrad
solvent cleaner.
Windshields and headlight
diffuser made from plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and dead
insects by covering the affected
areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and
BMW Motorrad Care Products
motorcycle cleaner. This is
particularly important in the case
of road salt.
Use BMW Motorrad metal 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
Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins
When cleaning, ensure that the
cooler fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
ATTENTION
Use of silicone sprays for
care of rubber seals
Damage to rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicone.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regu-
larly will help counteract the long-
term effects of substances that
damage the paint, especially if
your motorcycle is ridden in ar-
eas with high air pollution or nat-
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