Protective Wax Coating; Store Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

the vehicle has been washed.
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Remove this type of soiling with
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
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clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
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Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommends
applying BMW car wax or prod-
ucts containing carnauba wax or
synthetic wax to preserve your
paintwork.
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.

Store motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.
Remove battery (
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, and the center and side
stand pivots with a suitable lu-
bricant.
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. Appropriate
auxiliary stands are available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Observe checklist before start-
ing.
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