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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual C1 200...
  • Page 2 Please note Warning: This symbol stands for precau- tions and measures which are essential in order to protect the rider or other persons from pos- sibly severe or fatal injury. Important: Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to prevent damage to the vehicle. Failure to comply with them could invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 3 BMW C1 and welcome you to the worldwide commu- nity of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new BMW C1, so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations. In addition, it contains useful...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents General information and controls Model overview ..... 4 Optional extras/accessories .. 5 General view, left side ... 6 General view, right side ..7 Safety elements ....8 Cockpit ......... 9 Instrument cluster ....10 Telltale and warning lights ... 11 Odometer......
  • Page 5 Before you start....70 Arrive safely Starting .......71 Telltale and warning Reliability......83 - 84 lights ......72 - 73 BMW Service ..... 85 Riding......74 - 75 Environmental protection ... 86 Passenger ......76 BMW accessories ....87 Brakes.........77 Training means extra Anti-lock brake safety .........

  • Page 6: Model Overview

    Model overview C1 Family’s Friend C1 Executive...

  • Page 7: Optional Extras/Accessories

    Optional extras/accessories 1 1 1 Fun audio system with active speakers**** ❒ ❒ ❒ On-board computer Cellphone holder Stowage-compartment attachment kit Luggage rack ❒ ❒ ❒ Topcase Large stowage compartment ❒ ❒ ❒ Lid and lock for small stowage compartment Luggage net ❒...

  • Page 8: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 5 Shoulder seat belt ( 6 Seat lock ( 1 Front fairing panel ( 7 Seat belt buckle, left ( 2 Filler neck windscreen 8 Service cover*** left washer ( 3 Seat ( 22), * Optional extra –...

  • Page 9: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 1 1 1 9 Stowage compartment 14 Coolant expansion tank – Battery*** – Toolkit*** – Documentation – Fuse box*** 10 Lap-and-shoulder seat belt – Repair kit*** for tubeless tyres 11 Windscreen wiper with cleaning nozzle ( *** (Service and Technical 12 Oil filler neck, engine, Booklet, b Chapter 2)

  • Page 10: Safety Elements

    Have the side crash elements Warning: replaced, preferably by an au- If the front crash element is thorised BMW dealer, if they damaged, have the damage are cracked, broken off or assessed by a specialist damaged in any other way - workshop, preferably an au- safety-relevant components.

  • Page 11: Cockpit

    Cockpit 1 1 1 7 Brake fluid reservoir, front brake ( 1 Switch array ( 8 Ignition switch and steering 2 Brake fluid reservoir for rear lock ( brake ( 9 LED for alarm system* 3 Central release for seat Rider's Manual, optional belts ( accessories)
  • Page 12 Instrument panel 7 Adjusting button for: 1 Speedometer – Trip meter/odometer 2 Trip meter/odometer ( 3 Telltale and warning lights – Resetting the trip meter 4 Fuel gauge – Clock - hours ( 5 Adjusting button ( – Clock - minutes ( ) Figure in brackets page number for 6 Clock...

  • Page 13: Telltale And Warning Lights

    Telltale and warning lights 1 1 1 1 Flashing turn indicator 6 Warning light, fuel repeater, left, green level/approx. 2.5 litres 2 “Seat belt” telltale light, red (4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in tank, orange 3 Telltale light, high-beam 7 Flashing turn indicator headlight, blue repeater, right, green 4 Warning light, engine oil...

  • Page 14: Odometer

    Odometer Resetting trip meter reading • Set the display to “TRIP” • Press button 3 for at least 1 second. Changing between odometer/trip meter • Briefly press button 1. Note: – Display 2 changes when the Disconnecting the battery al- button is pressed from: ways resets the trip meter to –...

  • Page 15: Clock

    Clock 1 1 1 • Briefly press button 1. – Set the hours: Setting the clock – The longer you hold down • Switch on the ignition the button, the faster the • Simultaneously press buttons clock moves forward. 1 and 3 for approx. 2 seconds –...

  • Page 16: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and steering lock Note: Ignition switch and steering lock, stowage-compartment lock and seat lock are all oper- ated with the same key. On request, the luggage carrier Keys and the topcase can be ar- You will be supplied with two ranged to lock with the same master keys.
  • Page 17 Ignition switch and steering lock 1 1 1 OFF° Ignition off, steering lock engaged • Turn the key to the R posi- tion and press briefly • Turn the handlebar all the way to the right and turn the key to the OFF posi- Key positions tion •...

  • Page 18: Switch Array

    Switch array 1 Large, lockable stowage compartment* with 12 V power socket 2 Switch , hazard warning flashers* ( 3 Switch for heating package* = heatable grips = handgrip and seat * Optional extra heating ( ) Figure in brackets page number for 4 Switch for “headlight”...

  • Page 19: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers* 1 1 1 Hazard warning flashers* Note: The ignition must be switched on before the hazard warning flashers can be used. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than abso- lutely necessary. Note state of battery charge. Switching off the hazard Switching on the hazard warning flashers:...

  • Page 20: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting 4 Horn push 5 Turn indicator switch Warning: Push to the left: To prevent air from entering left flashing turn indi- the brake circuit: cators operate • Do not turn the fitting on the Push to the right: handlebar.

  • Page 21: Right Handlebar Fitting

    Right handlebar fitting 1 1 1 3 Handbrake lever, front brake ( 4 Windscreen wiper switch Windscreen wiper OFF Intermittent mode Warning: Continuous mode To prevent air from entering the brake circuit: • Do not turn the fitting on the Note: handlebar.

  • Page 22: Wiper And Washer System

    Wiper and washer system Clearing the windscreen Warning: • Press and hold down button 1 Use the washer system only - wiper/washer system when there is no possibility of – Washer fluid is sprayed onto the washer fluid freezing on the windscreen and the wiper the windscreen, as this would is switched on briefly...

  • Page 23: Front Fairing Panel

    Front fairing panel 1 1 1 Front fairing panel, Prior to installation: removing and installing • Grease studs with an acid- • Disengage the front fairing free grease such as Vaseline panel from its 4 anchorages – Lubricant ( Service and as follows Technical Booklet - •...

  • Page 24: Seat

    Seat Seat, opening/closing • Turn the key in the seat lock Important: to position 1 and hold it there When closing the seat, make • Lift the rear of the seat up and sure that it locks correctly! forwards – The fuel filler cap, rating plate and vehicle identification •...

  • Page 25: Backrest

    Backrest 1 1 1 Removing backrest • Open the seat Warning: • Remove screws 1 securing Do not trap the seat belt be- the backrest hind the backrest. • Push the backrest up and forwards to remove Installing backrest – The coolant tank, •...
  • Page 26 Hardtop* Warning: To avoid trapping your fingers when closing the hardtop: • Carefully press strut 1 of the Hardtop, hardtop forward! removing/installing • Open the hardtop Hardtop, opening/closing • Pull latch 3 forward and dis- • Pull latch 4 to the rear and lift engage strut 1 hardtop 2 to open •...

  • Page 27: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment 1 1 1 Stowage compartment, opening/locking • Remove rear seat** ( 26) or • Close the lid luggage system* ( 27), if • Turn key in stowage-com- installed partment lock to position 2 • Turn key in stowage-com- •...

  • Page 28: Rear Seat

    Rear seat** Rear seat, removing/installing • Turn the key in the lock to position 2 and hold it there Warning: • Lift seat 1 up and clear of the See the notes on using the latch rear seat on pages 67 and 76 ! •...

  • Page 29: Luggage Rack

    When installing, make sure that Warning: the luggage rack is secure and After an accident or if the correctly engaged and locked! BMW C1 has fallen over, See the notes on installation on check that the luggage sys- page 55! tem is correctly secured.

  • Page 30: Checklist

    – Fuel level Please perform the safety – Windscreen wiper check accurately. This is to – Handbrake levers ensure that your BMW C1 com- – Brake pressure plies with road-vehicle use and – Brake fluid levels safety laws. (front and rear) Your vehicle must be in perfect –...

  • Page 31: Coolant

    • Top up the coolant if neces- sary (Service and Technical • Place the BMW C1 on its Booklet stand • Close the seat – after making sure that the ground is level and firm •...

  • Page 32: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Checking the oil level Important: The red 11) engine oil pressure warning light indicates that the oil pump's delivery rate is too low: it is not an oil level indicator. The warning light goes out after 1-2 seconds, once oil pressure has built up –...
  • Page 33 The difference is equivalent to lar operating temperature. approx. 0.2 litre (0.352 Imp. • Place the BMW C1 on its pints) stand • Add engine oil through filler – make sure that the ground is...

  • Page 34: Fuel

    Fuel Refuelling Warning: Fuel is flammable and explo- sive. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Fuel expands when hot (for instance if the fuel tank is in the sun). When refuelling, in- sert the pump nozzle fully into the tank and release the trig- ger as soon as the pump shuts down automatically...
  • Page 35 Fuel • Place the BMW C1 on its stand – make sure that the ground is level and firm • Open the seat Capacity • Open fuel filler cap 1 – Usable tank capacity 9.7 litres • Refuel (2.135 Imp. gal) –...

  • Page 36: Brakes

    Work on the the brakes. brake system Do not ride your BMW C1 if you have any doubts about the safety of the brake sys- Warning: tem. To ensure reliability have all...
  • Page 37 MIN mark ( 36-37), have BMW dealer. the brake system checked without delay by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- ( ) Figure in brackets page number for thorised BMW dealer. description...
  • Page 38 “MIN” mark on the brake fluid reservoir. Warning: See the notes on safety on page 34-35! • Place the BMW C1 upright • Turn the handlebar fully to the left • Check the brake fluid level in Note: the sight glass:...
  • Page 39 “MIN” mark on the brake fluid reservoir. Warning: See the notes on safety on page 34-35! • Place the BMW C1 upright • Turn the handlebar fully to the right • Check the brake fluid level in Note: the sight glass:...
  • Page 40 To ensure reliable operation of bly an authorised the brakes: do not allow the BMW dealer. pads to wear past the minimum specified thickness ( Service and Technical Booklet, ( ) Figure in brackets...

  • Page 41: Windscreen Wiper

    • Instructions on changing the ised BMW dealer. wiper blade Service and Technical ( ) Figure in brackets page number for Booklet, Chapter 2)

  • Page 42: Lights

    Lights Checking lights Headlight beam setting for riding on left/right If the BMW C1 is ridden in Important: countries where the opposite Always check that all lights are rule of the road applies, its in full working order before you asymmetric dipped beam will ride off.
  • Page 43 Lights Adjusting beam throw Important: Adjust the beam throw of your headlight to suit load condition only when the BMW C1 is sta- tionary. Have the headlight basic set- ting adjusted by a specialist workshop, preferably an Map-reading light authorised BMW dealer.
  • Page 44 Lights • Turn screw 1 to adjust beam throw Adjusting to suit load: – turn counter-clockwise - = • Place the BMW C1 on its shorter throw stand – turn clockwise + = longer – after making sure that the...
  • Page 45 Lights Quick adjustment** Basic setting (one-up): • Place the BMW C1 on its • Move lever left 1 to position A stand – after making sure that the Adjusting to suit load: ground is level and firm – Light load (passenger up •...

  • Page 46: Washer System

    Windscreen washer system Topping up the washer fluid • Place the BMW C1 on its stand – after making sure that the Warning: ground is level and firm Antifreeze for the washer sys- • Remove front fairing panel 2 tem is flammable. Keep it well away from all sources of igni- •...
  • Page 47 Windscreen washer system • Close the washer-fluid reser- • Open filler 3 of the washer voir fluid reservoir • Swing the headlight back into – Move the cap clear position and close the quick- • Refill with washer fluid release fastener to secure –...

  • Page 48: Tyres And Rims

    • Measure tread depth at the Warning: centre of the tyre tread Have damaged wheel rims checked and, if necessary, BMW's minimum tread depth replaced by a specialist work- recommendation: shop, preferably an author- front ....2 mm (0.08 in) ised BMW dealer.
  • Page 49 Wheels Checking tyre pressures Warning: Incorrect tyre pressures have a considerable influence on the handling of your BMW C1 and on tyre life! Adjust tyre pressures to suit total weight. Never exceed either the vehicle's gross weight or the individual wheel load limits ( 49).

  • Page 50: Accessories And Loads

    Note: on or in connection with your BMW accessories and other BMW C1. Even approval by an products approved by BMW official inspection authority or can be obtained from your an official permit (General Op- BMW dealer by preference.
  • Page 51 • Pack heavy items at the front and 250 kg (551 lbs) at the bottom rear. • Load your BMW C1 with no Correct tyre pressures to suit more than a total of max. the gross weight ( 20 kg (44 lbs) The gross weight consists of: –...

  • Page 52: Your First Trip

    Each vehicle has a character all its own. It's time now for you to familiarise yourself with the way Please remember too that if the your own BMW C1 behaves: vehicle has not yet covered – acceleration 1,000 kilometres (about –...
  • Page 53 Riding safely in traffic calls for a sense of responsibility to your pillion passenger and to other road users. Warning: Do not ride your BMW C1 af- ter drinking alcoholic bever- ages. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs, particularly if taken in conjunction with...

  • Page 54: Important Notes

    Important notes Risk of fatal accident Your BMW C1 is equipped with a digital electronic engine man- agement system (BMS) and a high-output ignition system. Protection on the road The safety concept of the BMW C1 offers you the most...
  • Page 55 Warning: Warning: Make sure that when the Inhaling the exhaust fumes BMW C1 is being ridden, therefore represents a health when idling or when parked, hazard and can even cause no readily flammable material loss of consciousness with (e.g.
  • Page 56 • In the event of misfiring or a fuel-air mixture preparation sys- severe drop in engine power, tem cause unburned fuel to consult a specialist work- reach the catalytic converter, shop, preferably an author- there is a risk of it overheating ised BMW dealer. and being damaged.

  • Page 57: Easy Lift Mechanism

    – Retracting the stand by push- BMW C1 includes the easy-lift ing the C1 forward mechanism for effortless park- – Pushing the C1 forward too ing. The two levers beneath the much when installing the top- handlebars are connected to...
  • Page 58 – Engine speed is limited to Excessive strain can damage idle the easy-lift mechanism. – You cannot pull away from Do not park your BMW C1 on a rest gradient of more than 6°/12%, because on steeper gradients the stand cannot reliably hold Note: the vehicle.
  • Page 59 – The front wheel lifts clear of • Unbuckle your seat belt the ground • Make sure your BMW C1 is – Keep a firm grip on the lever steady...
  • Page 60 Do not move the lever of the • Place both your feet firmly on easy-lift mechanism while the the ground and take your BMW C1 is moving - the stand weight off the vehicle extends - safety risk • Disengage lever B from the lock by •...
  • Page 61 Easy-lift mechanism • Hold the BMW C1 upright • Press lever A of the easy-lift mechanism down Note: – The stand retracts The easy-lift mechanism has – Engine speed is no longer overload protection. If neces- limited to idle sary, use your foot to retract the –...
  • Page 62 – You cannot pull away from down until the mechanism rest locks • Pull lever A of the easy-lift • Unbuckle your seat belt mechanism up and hold it in • Make sure your BMW C1 is this position steady...
  • Page 63 Have damage to the easy-lift – Keep a firm grip on the lever mechanism rectified immedi- – The front wheel is lowered ately by a specialist workshop, to the ground preferably an authorised • Hold the BMW C1 upright BMW dealer.

  • Page 64: Running In

    300 miles) before it develops Note: full power. If you run it in correctly, your BMW C1 will reward you with After 1,000 km (about 600 miles) optimum performance and a • The first Inspection should long service life. Try to do most...
  • Page 65 Running in Running in new brake pads Running in new tyres Warning: New brake pads must “bed down” and therefore do not Warning: achieve their optimum friction New tyres have a smooth sur- levels during the first 500 km face. This must be roughened (approx.

  • Page 66: Seat Belt

    Seat belt Warning: Always follow these instruc- tions on how to use the seat belt, as otherwise your safety is affected and the belt's abil- Warning: ity to protect you is restricted: • Always wear the seat belt as • Always fasten both seat snugly as possible.
  • Page 67 • If the vehicle is involved in The use of BMW-approved de- an accident or if the belt icers, however, is permitted. webbing, the connections, Make sure that the seat belt...
  • Page 68 Seat belt Fastening the seat belts Warning: Note: Make sure that both belts are Always fasten the lap-and- positioned about the middle shoulder belt first, then the of your shoulders – never over shoulder belt. your neck – and that they are snug against your torso.
  • Page 69 The passenger is not integrated We recommend that you always into the safety concept of the ride with both seat belts BMW C1, which means that correctly fastened. – the passenger must always wear a crash helmet. National legislation applies in –...
  • Page 70 Seat belt Fastening the shoulder belt • Hold the tongue of the belt and pull it slowly and steadily over your torso to the belt Note: buckle on the left-hand side You must fasten both seat • Push the tongue into the left belts: buckle until it engages with an –...
  • Page 71 Seat belt Central belt release The red lever 1 on the handle- bar releases both belts at the • Take a grip on the two belts same time. This is useful, for • Pull the red lever 1 on the example, in the event of an handlebar accident, if the belt buckle is...

  • Page 72: Before You Start

    Before you start • The ignition switch should be ON – The following warning lights In an emergency only: are on: • Move switch 1 to the – Engine oil pressure position. – The electrical circuits for the – Coolant temperature BMS engine management goes out after system, fuel pump and starter...

  • Page 73: Starting

    Starting • Briefly press the starter but- ton 1 on the right handle- bar fitting Starting Important: Do not turn the twistgrip until Important: the engine fires. Do not hold down starter button 1 for longer than 5 seconds at a time – wait for –...

  • Page 74: Telltale And Warning Lights

    • Operate the emergency off switch • Bring the BMW C1 safely to a halt • Check engine oil level Engine oil pressure • Add engine oil if necessary...
  • Page 75 The orange indicator light 3 conditions permit: lights up when there are • Bring the BMW C1 safely to a approximately 2.5 litres (4.4 halt Imp. pints) of fuel left in the tank • Switch off the ignition to stop 32).

  • Page 76: Riding

    • If applicable, put on your hel- • Use the throttle twistgrip to met ( match your speed to the flow • Lift the BMW C1 off its stand of traffic • Use the brakes in an emer- • Start the engine ( gency •...
  • Page 77 – Turn the handlebar all the way to the right and turn the Important: key to the OFF position Do not park your BMW C1 on a – Move the handlebar until gradient of more than 6°/12%, the steering lock engages...
  • Page 78 You must have the rear seat** • Pull up handle 1 and rear footrests fitted on • Open footrests 2 your BMW C1 in order to carry • Adjust headlight beam throw, a pillion passenger. if applicable ( – Safety risk...

  • Page 79: Brakes

    Brakes Wet brakes After washing or cleaning your BMW C1, riding it through water or in rainy weather, the brake discs and pads may be wet (or iced over in winter), so that there is a delay before the Oil and grease on brakes brakes take effect.

  • Page 80: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    In particular when riding in a and momentum take over and straight line, ABS takes the risk even ABS II is unable to coun- out of panic brake applications. teract their effects All BMW riders will find them- selves braking like experts. * Optional extra...
  • Page 81 Warning lights 1 and 2 light up. Do not operate any powerful ra- dio equipment on or near your ABS self-diagnosis BMW C1. There is a slight risk After starting the engine and of it affecting operation of the riding away: ABS.
  • Page 82 Important: the ABS function is not availa- If the fault persists seek spe- cialist advice, preferably from an authorised BMW dealer. Possible causes of faults: – Battery voltage is low • Recharge the battery. * Optional extra...
  • Page 83 The ABS prevents the rear travel, this indicates a wheel lifting, depending on rid- mechanical or hydraulic fault. ing style and the applicable Immediately consult a spe- boundary conditions. cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW dealer. * Optional extra...
  • Page 84 ABS. adhesion. Have the defect rectified im- mediately by a specialist * Optional extra workshop, preferably an au- ( ) Figure in brackets page number for thorised BMW dealer. description...

  • Page 85: Reliability

    In addi- …technical features tion, high-tech materials are The BMW dealer's staff has the increasingly taking the place of experience and all the neces- conventional ones, which again sary facts at its disposal when it...
  • Page 86 For generous treatment of But the most gratifying feeling claims submitted after the war- of all is that your BMW C1 is in ranty period has expired, evi- genuinely good shape when it dence of regular maintenance leaves the authorised BMW by an authorised BMW dealer is dealer's workshop –...

  • Page 87: Bmw Service

    BMW Service BMW Service Even a BMW C1 may come to an unexpected standstill occa- sionally. If it does, we've taken steps to put things right with a minimum of inconvenience to you. In many countries of Europe, for example, there is a...

  • Page 88: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Development… BMW C1 riders have an inten- sive relationship with nature. Here too, BMW has created the best possible preconditions for a successful future. This not only because your new BMW C1 has exhaust emission control by closed-loop, three- way catalytic converter as standard.

  • Page 89: Bmw Accessories

    This is our motto – and it's one standards of design, function we live up to. For many years and quality as your BMW C1 now, BMW has offered the itself. This calls for a great deal enthusiast everything capable...

  • Page 90: Training Means Extra Safety

    Work up to the wheel lock limit rhythmically, avoiding violent gradually. braking and acceleration BMW has a worthwhile safety – Approach bends slower than contribution to make in this area you feel they can be taken; a too – BMW Safety Training.

  • Page 91: Concluding Thoughts

    We want you to reach all your • It is always advisable to have destinations safely – and for rid- technical modifications car- ing your BMW C1 to be a con- ried out only by an authorised stant source of relaxed BMW dealer or workshop...
  • Page 92 Check, 79 Equipment, 87 Notes, 78 Self-diagnosis, 79 Troubleshooting, 80 Front brake Brake fluid level, 37 Handbrake lever, 19 BMW Service, 85 Front fairing panel, 6 Brake fluid Installing, 21 Changing, 35 Removing, 21 Checking level, 35-37 Fuel Brake pads, checking, 38...
  • Page 93 Engine oil pressure, 11, 72 Releasing, 68-69 Shoulder, 7 Seat belt buckle Parking, 75 Left, 6 Pillion passenger, 76 Right, 7 Placing C1 on its stand, 75 Seat lock, 6 Service cover, front See front fairing panel Service cover, side, 6 Speedometer, 10...
  • Page 94 S – Z Spray nozzles, 39 Stand Warning lights Easy-lift mechanism, 55-61 ABS check, 11 Starter button, 19 Coolant temperature, 11 Starting, 71 Engine oil pressure, 11 Stopping, 74-75 Fuel level, 11 Stowage compartment, 7 Washer system, 20 Locking, 25 Operation, 19 Opening, 25 Windscreen washer...
  • Page 95 ©2000 BMW Motorrad such discrepancies. Not to be reproduced either wholly Dimensions, weights, fuel con- or in part without written permis- sumption and performance data sion from BMW Motorrad, After are quoted to the customary toler- Sales. ances. Printed in Germany...
  • Page 96 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Order No. 01 41 7 665 631 12.00 4th edition GB / RF...

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