2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 parking brake

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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first trip ................ 50 - 51
Important notes ........... 52 - 54
Easy lift mechanism ..... 55 - 61
Running in ................... 62 - 63
Seat belt ...................... 64 - 69
Before you start ................... 70
Starting ............................... 71
Telltale and warning
lights ........................... 72 - 73
Riding .......................... 74 - 75
Passenger .......................... 76
Brakes ................................. 77
Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ............... 78 - 82Arrive safely
Reliability ......................83 - 84
BMW Service ..................... 85
Environmental protection ... 86
BMW accessories .............. 87
Training means extra
safety ................................. 88
Concluding thoughts .......... 89
Contents



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Safety check
Lights
Checking lights
e Important:
Always check that all lights are
in full working order before you
ride off.
\f Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes
at twice the usual speed:
Defective flasher bulb.
Changing bulbs of parking
lights, low-beam and high-
beam headlight, rear light and
brake light: (
bService and
Technical Booklet, Chapter 2)
Headlight beam setting for
riding on left/right
If the BMW C1 is ridden in
countries where the opposite
rule of the road applies, its
asymmetric dipped beam will
dazzle oncoming traffic.
To avoid this form of dazzle,
cover the appropriate section of
the headlight glass with a mask.
Available from authorised
BMW dealers.
Your authorised BMW dealer
will be glad to provide any
assistance you may require.
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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
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Running in
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(approx. 300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking applications
during this initial period.
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Starting
e Important:
Do not hold down starter
button 1
y for longer than
5 seconds at a time – wait for
the engine to stop turning over
before pressing the starter but-
ton again.
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor. Before trying again: re-
charge the battery.
 Pull the left handbrake lever to
apply the rear brake 
Briefly press the starter but-
ton 1
y on the right handle-
bar fitting
e Important:
Do not turn the twistgrip until
the engine fires.
– The engine should then start
– Gently turn the throttle twist-
grip
e Important:
Do not allow the engine to idle
with the vehicle at a standstill –
risk of overheating.
Avoid even short warm-up peri-
ods. Ride away immediately af-
ter starting the engine. Avoid
high engine speeds after a cold
start.
Starting
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Riding
\f Note:
Your BMW C1 has automatic
transmission.
Always comply with the legisla-
tion applicable to use of the
seat belts and a crash helmet
(
b67).
Preconditions for carrying a
passenger (
b76).
You cannot pull away until you
have fastened both seat belts.
Moving off: Fasten the seat belts (b66)
 If applicable, put on your hel-
met (
b67)
 Lift the BMW C1 off its stand
(
b58)
 Start the engine (
b71)
 Switch on the headlight
 Speedily increase engine revs
until the BMW C1 pulls away 
When the vehicle is rolling
smoothly, place your feet on
the running board
 Speedily continue increasing
engine revs until you reach
your desired road speed
\f Note:
The windscreen can fog under
adverse weather conditions.
Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
Accelerating/decelerat-
ing:
 Use the throttle twistgrip to
match your speed to the flow
of traffic
 Use the brakes in an emer-
gency
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Stopping:Reduce engine speed
 Brake the BMW C1 to a
standstill
– As your speed drops to
walking pace, remove your
feet from the running board
and lower them to the
ground to balance your
BMW C1
 Hold the BMW C1 upright
e Important:
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.
Parking/placing the C1 on
its stand:
 Switch off the engine (b15)
 Lift the BMW C1 onto its
stand/park (
b56)
– Turn the ignition key to the
R position to switch off the
ignition,
 Release the seat belts (
b68)
 Engage the steering lock
(
b15)
– Push key in position R and
– Turn the handlebar all the
way to the right and turn the
key to the OFF position
– Move the handlebar until
the steering lock engages
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Brakes
Wet brakesAfter 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
brakes take effect.
d Warning:
The brakes should always be
applied first to dry them.
Salt on brakesBrake applications may be
delayed if the vehicle was rid-
den on salt-covered roads and
the brakes were not applied for
some time afterwards.
d Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads must first be
worn away by braking.
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil or grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesIf you ride on muddy roads, the
brake discs and pads may
become dirty, so that the brak-
ing effect is delayed.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.