Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

9132CarezCare productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Motorraddealer. The substances inBMW Care Products have beentested in laboratories and in practice;they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused in your vehicle.The use of unsuitablecleaning and care productscan damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cellulosethinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect removerto soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt onpainted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water immediatelyafter every trip.After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, riddenthrough water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or highpressurecleaning equipment.Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windscreen and slipstream deflectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted partsIf plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning