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Introduction
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 ............................ 12
Clock .................................. 13
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................ 14 - 15
Switch array ........................ 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17
Left handlebar fitting ........... 18
Right handlebar fitting ......... 19
Wiper and washer system ... 20
Front fairing panel ............... 21
Seat .................................... 22
Backrest.............................. 23
Stowage compartment ........ 25
Rear seat ............................ 26
Luggage rack ...................... 27 Safety check
Checklist ............................. 28
Coolant ............................... 29
Engine oil ..................... 30 - 31
Fuel .............................. 32 - 33
Brakes ......................... 34 - 38
Windscreen wiper ............... 39
Lights ........................... 40 - 43
Washer system ............ 44 - 45
Tyres and rims ............. 46 - 47
Accessories and
loads ............................ 48 - 49
Contents
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General information and controls
1Switch array (b16)
2 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (
b36)
3 Central release for seat
belts (
b69)
4 Lever B of easy-lift mecha-
nism (
b56)
5 Instrument cluster (
b10)
6 Lever A of easy-lift mecha-
nism (
b56) 7
Brake fluid reservoir, front
brake (
b36)
8 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b14)
9 LED for alarm system*
(
bRider's Manual, optional
accessories)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Cockpit
567824319
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General information and controls
KeysYou will be supplied with two
master keys.
\f 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
and the topcase can be ar-
ranged to lock with the same
key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Key positions
ONOperating position,
ignition and all electrical cir-
cuits switched on
R ° Ignition off,
steering lock released
(handlebar can be turned
freely to right or left)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to the R
position while riding. 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-
tion
Move the handlebar until
the steering lock engages
I° Parking light on,
steering lock engaged
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge!
° The key can be removed in these
positions
Ignition switch and steering lock
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75
Starting – Riding – Parking
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
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Riding
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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
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