R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:33 am (Last edited: Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:33 am)
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I know we are all quite enamoured by the RS and I’m curious to know what lengths we all go to to keep the bike clean? Do you for example remove the heat shield to clean the exhaust, or do you remove the avantguard to clean the front cover? I do neither of these and maybe I should ( occasionally) , However I do always dry the bike after washing with a leaf blower and then polish it. |
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If I need to disassemble, I clean. No point doing so if you can’t see it...unless you have some crud that will damage stuff if not removed.
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Bike's only done 1,500 summer miles so not really had much occasion to get into any deep cleaning, but on this are there any good solutions to getting better access to the bottom of the bike? I got involved with some ACF 50 at the weekend trying to corrosion protect the bottom of the bike and would love to find a solution that doesn't involve crawling around on the floor...! |
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Zitat von OlieL im Beitrag #3 Good tip, I have not tried that. |
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a cursory wash twice a year - usually once a year by the dealer in the autumn with a service but not in 2020 as not done enough miles. This generally removes the bugs from summer. I might wash it after a winter before going on holiday. I'll get the bike serviced next spring before any trips so this stringent schedule might flip with the dealer doing the spring clean. |
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I usually remove the front fender and windshield. If I'm in an OCD episode, I may remove the wheels and bodywork, maybe the fuel tank- Don't laugh, I've done it! 2017 R1200RS- 35,000 mi. 3 yrs. |
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Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #6 Just go with the voices. They're your true friends.
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I almost never polish my bikes. If muddy I spend £1 on a 3 minute car wash at Sainbury's on the way home (but never use the power wash option). I have a garden spray that use to clean the windscreen and lights. And maybe once a year I scrub the wheelrims. 19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage |
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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #2 Same for me.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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No mud or wet streets here since around March (or was it January? - I have lost track). So all I do is to spray my bike with a commercial water-less spray detailer and wipe dry.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #10 A spritz or two of Fabreeze might eliminate that smoke odor
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #11Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #10 Now that you mention it, I need to use some of that stuff on one of my helmets. I rode during a very smoky day a couple of weeks ago and the helmet that I wore that day still strongly smells of smoke. 
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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