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Maintenance and care
Laying up
•Clean the motorcycle (b 54)
• Remove the battery (
b 48)
Comply with the maintenance
instructions (
b 47)
• Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the side
stand pivots with a suitable
lubricant
• Coat bright metal/chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline)
• Park the motorcycle out of
use in a dry room
• Support the motorcycle under
the engine so that the wheels
are not taking any weight
L Note:
Before laying the motorcycle up
out of use, it is advisable to have
the engine oil changed by your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Work needed in conjunction with
laying up or restoring to use can
best be combined with the Serv-
ice or Inspection work performed
when due by the authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Laying up
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