BMW C 650 Sport, Rider'S Manual

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Cleaning sensitive
motorcycle parts
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents.
Damage to plastic surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
cleaners containing alcohol or
solvents.
Do not use insect sponges or
sponges with a hard surface.
Fairings and panels
Clean fairings and panels with
water and BMW plastic cleaner.
Windshields and lens are
manufactured of plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and dead
insects by covering the affected
areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Carefully clean chrome parts with
plenty of water and BMW car
shampoo, especially if the mo-
torcycle has been exposed to
gritting salt. Use chrome polish
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.
ATTENTION
Radiator fins bend easily.
Damage to radiator fins.
When cleaning, ensure that the
cooler fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
ATTENTION
Use of silicone sprays for
care of rubber seals.
Damage to rubber seals.
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicone.
Paint
Washing the motorcycle regularly
will help counteract the long-term
effects of substances that dam-
age the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or
pollen.
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