BMW Motorrad G 310 GS, Rider'S Manual

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118 CARE
Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the
affected areas with a wet cloth.
Clean with water and
sponge only.
Do not use any chemical
cleaning agents.
Light topcase
with topcase Light OA
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products
Damage to the surface
Clean the surface using
only water and a microfibre
cloth.
Chrome
Carefully clean chrome sections
with a generous amount
of water and motorcycle
cleaner from the care series
BMW Motorrad Care Products.
This applies especially where
road salt has been in use.
For an additional treatment, use
BMW Motorrad metal polish.
Radiator
ATTENTION
Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins
Take care not to bend the
radiator fins when cleaning.
Clean radiator regularly. Use a
hose with low water pressure,
for example, to do this.
This prevents the engine from
overheating due to insufficient
cooling.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
ATTENTION
Application of silicone
sprays to rubber seals
Damage to the rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that con-
tain silicon.
CARE OF PAINTWORK
The long-term effects of mater-
ials that are damaging to paint
can be prevented by regular
vehicle washes, particularly if
your vehicle is ridden in areas
susceptible to high levels of air
pollution or natural contamina-