BMW Motorrad R 1250RT, Rider'S Manual

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242 CARE
CARE PRODUCTS
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning
and care products you can
obtain from your authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
substances in BMW Care
Products have been tested in
laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimised care
and protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products
Damage to vehicle parts
Do not use solvents such
as cellulose thinners, cold
cleaners, fuel or the like,
and do not use cleaning
products that contain alco-
hol.
ATTENTION
Use of strongly acidic or
strongly alkaline cleaning
agents
Damage to vehicle parts
Dilute in accordance with
the dilution ratio stated on
the packaging of the clean-
ing agent.
Do not use strongly acidic
or strongly alkaline cleaning
agents.
WASHING THE VEHICLE
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately
after it has been exposed to
strong sunlight and do not
wash it in the sun.
Remove dirt from the fork legs
at regular intervals.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.