BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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Trim panel components
Clean trim panel components with water
and BMW Motorrad cleaning agent.
Headlight diffuser and turn indicator glass
made of plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge
and plenty of water.
Soften stubborn dirt and dead insects
by covering the affected areas with a
wet cloth.
Clean with water and sponge only.
Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
Chrome
Carefully clean chrome parts with plenty of
water and BMW Motorrad Care Products
motorcycle cleaner. This is required particu-
larly in the event of exposure to road salt.
Use BMW Motorrad metal polish for addi-
tional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to prevent over-
heating of the engine due to inadequate
cooling.
For example, use a garden hose with low
water pressure.
ATTENTION
Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins
When cleaning, ensure that the cooler
fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber parts with water or BMW rub-
ber care product.
ATTENTION
Use of silicone sprays for care of rubber
seals
Damage to rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays or care prod-
ucts that contain silicone.
CARE OF PAINTWORK
Washing the motorcycle regularly will help
counteract the long-term effects of sub-
stances that damage the paint, especially if
your motorcycle is ridden in areas with high
air pollution or natural sources of dirt, such
as tree resin or pollen.
However, remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately; otherwise
changes in the paint or discoloration
may occur. These include spilled fuel, oil,
grease and brake fluid as well as bird
droppings. It is recommended to use
BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner and then
apply BMW Motorrad high gloss polish to
preserve the paint.
Contaminants on the paint surface are par-
ticularly easy to see after washing the vehi-
cle. Remove this type of didrt immediately
with cleaning benzene or ethyl alcohol on a
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW Motorrad
recommends removing tar stains with BMW
tar remover. Then add a protective wax
coating to the paint at these locations.
PAINT PRESERVATION
Apply a preservative when water fails to
bead up on the painted surface.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad high gloss polish or agents
that contain carnauba or synthetic wax for
paint preservation.
STORING THE MOTORCYCLE
Completely fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Fuel additives clean the fuel injection
system and the combustion area. Fuel
additives should be used when refueling
with low-quality fuels or during longer
periods of downtime. Your authorized