2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 catalytic converter

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Safety check
Fuel
Refuelling
d 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
(tank filled to capacity) (
b 33)
- fuel could escape if you
overfill the tank.
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
e Important:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
 

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Risk of poisoningThe exhaust from a motor vehi-
cle contains carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odour-
less, but none the less toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that when the
BMW C1 is being ridden,
when idling or when parked,
no readily flammable material
(e.g. hay, grass, clothing, lug-
gage etc.) can come into con-
tact with the hot exhaust
system.
 

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Important:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
 Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
 Stop the engine at once if it is
misfiring
 In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW dealer.
e Important:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem cause unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
 

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Arrive safely.Know-how…In recent years, technical
design features have become
more and more complex and
ambitious. BMS, electronic
ignition, the catalytic converter
or the use of four valves per cyl-
inder are clear signs that far
more than basic technical
knowledge may be needed to
solve certain problems. In addi-
tion, high-tech materials are
increasingly taking the place of
conventional ones, which again
calls for thorough and expert
knowledge if they are to be
handled correctly during repair
work.
To be sure of achieving the nec-
essary standard, it is always
advisable to consult your
authorised BMW dealer. Authorised BMW dealers
employs staff who attend regu-
lar and comprehensive training
courses.
Authorised BMW dealers also
receive all the current technical
information and are therefore
fully aware of the latest devel-
opments.
…
technical featuresThe BMW dealer's staff has the
experience and all the neces-
sary facts at its disposal when it
comes to solving problems
quickly and effectively. Work-
shops are equipped with the
latest technical facilities, for
example the special tools
developed by BMW such as the
BMW MoDiTeC or exhaust
emissions tester.
Reliability
 

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Arrive safely.
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.
…waste disposal …Behind the scenes, in the repair
shop, we don't neglect the pro-
environmental aspects of our
work either.
Wherever possible, we use
environmentally acceptable
materials that can be broken
down by biological methods.
We ensure strict compliance
with all environmental legisla-
tion, for example the correct
disposal of old oil, which is now
classified as hazardous waste
in many countries.…recyclingApart from the correct disposal
of materials that are potentially
hazardous to the environment,
recycling is being given
increasing priority by BMW.
For example, plastics are indi-
vidually marked so that they can
be returned to the materials
cycle. Remember: when it
comes to making repairs to
your vehicle, the authorised
BMW workshop is far better
equipped to protect the envi-
ronment than you are at home.
 

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Index
AAnti-lock brake system (ABS)Check, 79
Notes, 78
Self-diagnosis, 79
Troubleshooting, 80
BBMW Service, 85
Brake fluidChanging, 35
Checking level, 35-37
Brake pads, checking, 38
Brake pressure, checking, 34
Brakes Handbrake levers, 34
Warnings, 77
CCatalytic converterSafety instructions, 54
Clock Setting, 13
Cockpit Overview, 9
Coolant level
Checking, 29
EEasy-lift mechanism, 55-61
Emergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 19
Engine oil, 30 Filler neck, 7 Engine oil pressure
Warning light, 11, 72
Equipment, 87
FFront brake Brake fluid level, 37
Handbrake lever, 19
Front fairing panel, 6 Installing, 21
Removing, 21
Fuel
Filler cap, 6
Fuse box, 7
GGeneral view Left side, 6
Right side, 7
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 18
Right, 19
Hardtop, 24
Hazard warning flashers, 17
Headlight beam setting RHD/LHD traffic, 40
Headlight beam throw, adjusting, 40
Headlight flasher, button, 18
High/low beam switch, 18
A – H
 

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Index
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 9Function, 14-15
Ignition, switching on, 70
Instrument cluster, 10
Instrument panel, 10
LLights Headlight beam throw, 40
Notes, 40
Luggage system, 27
MMoving off, 74
OOctane number, fuel, 33
Odometer, 10
Total distance reading, 12
Trip meter reading, 12
Oil filler neck, 7, 30
Oil level Check, 30
Engine oil pressure, 11, 72
PParking, 75
Pillion passenger, 76
Placing C1 on its stand, 75
RRear brakeBrake fluid level, 36
Brake fluid reservoir, 9
Handbrake lever, 18
Rear seat, 26
Refuelling, 32
Riding, 74-75
Rims, 46
SSafety check, 28
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 54
General, 52
Seat, 6 Closing, 22
Opening, 22
Seat backrest Installing, 23
Removing, 23
Seat belt Fastening, 66-68
Lap-and-shoulder, 6
Releasing, 68-69
Shoulder, 7
Seat belt buckle Left, 6
Right, 7
Seat lock, 6
Service cover, front See front fairing panel
Service cover, side, 6
Speedometer, 10
I – S