Paint Care; Protective Wax Coating; Storing Motorcycle; Returning Motorcycle To - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Paint care

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Washing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
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the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, e.g.
z
tree resin or pollen.
However, remove particularly
aggressive materials imme-
diately; otherwise changes in
the paint or discoloration can
occur. These include spilled
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid as
well as bird droppings. BMW
vehicle polish or BMW paint
cleaner are recommended
here.
Contamination on the paint
finish is particularly easy to
see after the motorcycle has
been washed. Remove this
type of soiling with cleaning
naphtha or spirit on a clean
cloth or cotton ball. We rec-
ommend removing tar spots
with BMW tar remover. Then
add a protective wax coat-
ing to the paint at these loca-
tions.
Protective wax coat-
ing
For the protective wax coat-
ing of paint, we recommend
using only BMW auto wax or
agents that contain carnauba
or synthetic waxes.
The best way to see whether
the paint has to be protected
is that water no longer forms
pearls.

Storing motorcycle

Clean motorcycle.
Remove battery.
Spray brake and clutch
lever, and main and side
stand pivots 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 so that both wheels
are unloaded.
Before storing the
vehicle, have the engine
oil and the oil filter element
changed by a certified
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer. Combine work for
storing/returning to use with
maintenance service or an
inspection.
Returning motorcycle
to use
Remove protective wax
coating.
Clean motorcycle.