Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To Use - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
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mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
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locations.

Protective wax coating

To preserve the finish of your
vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom-
mends using BMW Car Wax or
z
agents that contain carnauba or
synthetic waxes.
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.

Storing motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.
Removing battery (
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, the side stand pivot and,
if necessary, the main stand
pivot with a suitable lubricant.
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.
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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