BMW 2013 S 1000R, Rider'S Manual

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contain alcohol, solvents or abra-
sives to clean plastic parts.
'Insect sponges' or sponges with
hard surfaces can also lead to
scratches.
When used as intended,
sooner or later irreversible
soiling of the seat covers will
occur. In particular, this can
be caused by non-colorfast
clothing.
Fairings and Panels
Clean fairings and panels with
water and BMW plastic cleaner.
Windshields and lenses are
manufactured 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.
Chrome
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and BMW
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
ish for additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
When cleaning the radiator, en-
sure that the fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
care products that contain
silicone.
Paint care
Washing the vehicle regularly will
help counteract the long-term ef-
fects of substances that damage
the paint, especially if your ve-
hicle is ridden in areas with high
air pollution or natural sources of
dirt, e.g. tree resin or pollen.
At the same time, you should
remove particularly aggressive
materials immediately; otherwise
changes in the paint and discol-
oration can occur. These include
spilled fuel, oil, grease and brake
fluid as well as bird droppings.
BMW Car Polish and BMW Paint
Cleaner are recommended for
this procedure.
Contamination on the paint finish
is particularly easy to see after
the vehicle has been washed.
Remove this type of soiling with
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