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Storing
Storing
• Clean the motorcycle
(
b
62-65)
• Remove the battery
(
b
56-59), note the mainte-
nance instructions (
b
57)
• Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suit-
able lubricant
• Coat bright metal/chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline)
• Place the motorcycle on its
main stand in a dry room
• Support the engine in such a
way that both wheels are
clear of the ground
• Do not damage the fairing and
exhaust pipe when support-
ing the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle with
engine guard on a suitable
support.
Before laying the motorcycle up
out of use, have the engine oil
and the oil filter element
changed by your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
Work needed in conjunction
with storing or returning to use
can often be combined with the
Service or Inspection work per-
formed when due by the autho-
rized BMW motorcycle retailer.
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