Washing Motorcycle - BMW F 650 GS Manual

Cleaning/care
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Washing motorcycle

After cleaning and before
starting a journey, always test
the brakes.
• Place the motorcycle on its
main stand [Dakar: side stand]
– Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
• Apply a mild cleaning agent to
the wheels, engine block and
swinging arm, in accordance
with the manufacturer's
instructions
• Thoroughly dry all wet sur-
faces
• Do not use solvents or clean-
ing products on the instru-
ment group, switches or
windshield
• Do not scratch the wind-
shield.
• Remove tar splashes only
with an approved product –
rinse thoroughly with water
afterwards.
• Clean dead flies and other
insects or similar dirt deposits
off the fork stanchions.
• Treat painted and chrome-
plated surfaces regularly with
the approved care products.