2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Easy-lift mechanism
Easy lift mechanismThe safety concept of the
BMW C1 includes the easy-lift
mechanism for effortless park-
ing. The two levers beneath the
handlebars are connected to
Bowden cables for extending
and retracting the stand and
raising and lowering the front
wheel. An overload protection
link prevents excessive forces
causing damage to the easy-lift
mechanism.
\f Note:
If the overload protection link
breaks, you can use your foot to
extend and retract the stand
(
b 60-61).
e Important:
Excessive strain can damage
the easy-lift mechanism.
Avoid the following in particular:
– Retracting the stand by push-
ing the C1 forward
– Pushing the C1 forward too
much when installing the top-
case**, rear seat** and lug-
gage carrier*
If the easy-lift mechanism or
overload protection link is dam-
aged, have the fault rectified im-
mediately by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW dealer.
* Optional extra
** Optional accessories
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
 

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Lifting the BMW C1 onto
its stand/parking
e Important:
Make sure the surface under
the vehicle is level and firm!
Excessive strain can damage
the easy-lift mechanism.
Do not park your BMW C1 on a
gradient of more than 6 °/12%,
because on steeper gradients
the stand cannot reliably hold
the vehicle.
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
 Place both your feet firmly on
the ground and take your
weight off the vehicle
 Hold the BMW C1 upright
 Centre the handlebar
 Raise lever A of the easy-lift
mechanism
– The stand extends
– Engine speed is limited to
idle
– You cannot pull away from
rest
\f Note:
The easy-lift mechanism has
overload protection. If neces-
sary, use your foot to extend
the stand (
b60)
Easy-lift mechanism
A
B
 

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Move lever B of the easy-lift
mechanism as far up as it will
go
– The front wheel lifts clear of
the ground
– Keep a firm grip on the lever 
Slowly allow lever B to move
down until the mechanism
locks
 Unbuckle your seat belt
 Make sure your BMW C1 is
steady
Easy-lift mechanism
B
 

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B
Lifting the BMW C1 off its
stand
d Warning:
Do not move the lever of the
easy-lift mechanism while the
BMW C1 is moving - the stand
extends - safety risk
e Important:
The stand must be fully
retracted before you pull away
from rest!
Excessive strain can damage
the easy-lift mechanism. 
Buckle on your seat belt
before starting the journey
 Place both your feet firmly on
the ground and take your
weight off the vehicle
 Disengage lever B from the
lock by
 Moving lever B of the easy-
lift mechanism all the way
forward and up and then
pushing it slowly down
– Keep a firm grip on the lever
– The front wheel is lowered
to the ground
Easy-lift mechanism
 

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\f Note:
The easy-lift mechanism has
overload protection. If neces-
sary, use your foot to retract the
stand (
b61)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
 Hold the BMW C1 upright
 Press lever A of the easy-lift
mechanism down
– The stand retracts
– Engine speed is no longer
limited to idle
– You can pull away from rest
 Check that lever B is locked
in its bottom position
 Check that the stand is fully
retracted
Easy-lift mechanism
A
B
 

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A
B
Easy-lift mechanism
Emergency operation of
the easy-lift mechanism -
parking
• Place both your feet firmly on
the ground and take your
weight off the vehicle
 Hold the BMW C1 upright
 Centre the handlebar
 Use your foot to extend the stand
– Engine speed is limited to idle
– You cannot pull away from
rest
 Pull lever A of the easy-lift
mechanism up and hold it in
this position Move lever B
of the easy-lift
mechanism as far up as it will
go
– The front wheel lifts clear of the ground
– Keep a firm grip on the lever
 Slowly allow lever B to move
down until the mechanism
locks
 Unbuckle your seat belt
Make sure your BMWC1 is steady
 

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B
Easy-lift mechanism
Emergency operation of
the easy-lift mechanism -
lifting vehicle off the stand

Buckle on your seat belt
before starting the journey
 Place both your feet firmly on
the ground and take your
weight off the vehicle
 Disengage lever B from the
lock by
 Moving lever B of the easy-
lift mechanism all the way
forward and up and then
pushing it slowly down
– Keep a firm grip on the lever
– The front wheel is lowered
to the ground
 Hold the BMW C1 upright 
Press lever A of the easy-lift
mechanism down
 Use your foot to retract the
stand
–Engine speed is no longer
limited to idle
– You can pull away from rest
 Check that lever B is locked
in its bottom position
 Check that the stand is fully
retracted
\f Note:
Have damage to the easy-lift
mechanism rectified immedi-
ately by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW dealer.
 

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Running in
Running in
e Important:
Avoid using full throttle during
the running-in period. Using full
throttle during the running-in
period results in premature en-
gine wear!
\f Note:
If you run it in correctly, your
BMW C1 will reward you with
optimum performance and a
long service life. Try to do most
of your riding during the initial
period on twisting, fairly hilly
roads to run in the engine,
brakes and running gear as
effectively as possible.
\f Note:
A new engine is “tight ” and
needs about 500 km (approx.
300 miles) before it develops
full power.
After 1,000 km (about 600 miles)
 The first Inspection should
always be performed after
1,000 km (approx. 600 miles).
Make an appointment with
your authorised BMW dealer
in good time, so that the work
can be performed punctually.