Paint Preservation; Storing The Motorcycle; Putting The Motorcycle Into Operation - BMW R 18 B 2021 Rider's Manual

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tar remover. Then add a protective wax
coating to the paint at these locations.

PAINT PRESERVATION

Apply a preservative when water fails to
bead up on the painted surface.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad high gloss polish or agents
that contain carnauba or synthetic wax for
paint preservation.

STORING THE MOTORCYCLE

Completely fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Fuel additives clean the fuel injection
system and the combustion area. Fuel
additives should be used when refueling
with low-quality fuels or during longer
periods of downtime. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer can provide you with
more detailed information.
Clean the motorcycle.
Removing the battery (
Spray the brake lever and clutch lever as
well as side stand pivots with a suitable
lubricant.
Preserve bare metal and chrome-plated
parts with an acid-free grease (petroleum
jelly).
PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPER-
ATION
Remove the protective wax coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Installing the battery (
Observe checklist (
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