2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 warning

d 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.
e Important:
Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to prevent
damage to the vehicle. Failure to
comply with them could invalidate
the warranty.
L Note:
Special information on operating
and inspecting your vehicle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Please note
 

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2
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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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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5
General information and controls
Optional extras/accessories
**** ( bRider's Manual, optional accessories)
Basic
Family
’s Friend
Executive
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


Rear-passenger package❒❒❒
Map-reading light


Removable hardtop



Heating package



ABS



Alarm system****



Hazard warning flashers



Running-board rubbing strips❒❒❒

Standard

Optional extras, can be ordered ex-works
❒Optional accessories for retrofitting
 

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8
General information and controls
d Warning:
If the front crash element is
damaged, have the damage
assessed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW dealer - safety-
relevant component.
Avoid catching/trapping the
seat belt strap.
1 Front crash element
2 Roof frame
3 Handlebar impact cushion
4 Main frame
5 Seat belts (
b64-69)
d Warning:
Have the side crash elements
replaced, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW dealer, if they
are cracked, broken off or
damaged in any other way -
safety-relevant components.
6 Right shoulder bar with side
crash element
7 Head rest
8 Roof frame padding
9 Left shoulder bar with side
crash element
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Safety elements
129534768
 

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10
General information and controls
1Speedometer
2 Trip meter/odometer (
b12)
3 Telltale and warning lights
(
b11)
4 Fuel gauge
5 Adjusting button (
b13)
– Clock - minutes
6 Clock 7
Adjusting button for:
–Trip meter/odometer
(
b12)
– Resetting the trip meter
(
b12)
– Clock - hours (
b13)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Instrument panel
657
3142
 

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General information and controls
13476
9
5
8
2
1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left, green
s
2 “Seat belt ” telltale light, red
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
4 Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p
5Warning light, coolant
temperature, red
\b (b29)
– lights up for approx. 5 sec
after ignition is switched
on 6
Warning light, fuel
level/approx. 2.5 litres
(4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in
tank, orange
m (b32)
7 Flashing turn indicator
repeater, right, green
t
8 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
9 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
 

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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