BMW C 1 2001 Maintenance Schedule
The 2001 BMW C 1 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, general maintenance, oil, coolant, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
125ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) (this document covers model years 2000–2003): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy–Moderate | Replace the spark plug. |
| Transmission fluid change | Every 30,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Change the transmission fluid. |
| Brake system operation and leak check | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy | Check operation of the brake system and check for leaks; repair or replace as necessary. |
| Wheel bearing play check, replace if necessary | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for play; replace if necessary. |
| Trailing-link bearing zero-play check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the trailing-link bearing has zero play. |
| Bowden cable freedom of movement check | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check freedom of movement of Bowden cables, check for abrasion and damage. |
| Read out fault memory (MoDiTeC/Dis Plus diagnostic unit) | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Professional | Read out the on-board fault memory with the dealer MoDiTeC or Dis Plus diagnostic unit. |
| Engine oil and oil filter change | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change the engine oil at normal operating temperature and replace the oil filter element. |
| Clean oil strainer and magnetic oil drain plug | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Clean the oil strainer and the magnetic oil drain plug. |
| Check coolant level, top up, inspect hoses | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant level, top up if necessary, check hoses for damage and abrasion. |
| Coolant change | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Check and adjust valve clearances | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearances and adjust if necessary. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy | Replace the air filter element. |
| Drain condensate from air-manifold drain hose | Every 12 months | Easy | Drain the condensate drain hose from the air manifold. |
| Brake hoses and connections condition/routing check | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy | Check condition and routing of brake hoses and connections. |
| Brake fluid level check, front and rear | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check brake-fluid level in front and rear systems, top up if necessary. |
| Brake pad and disc wear check | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy | Examine brake pads and discs for wear, renew if necessary. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 12 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid annually (bold row in source, called out as a standalone annual item distinct from the pad/disc/hose inspections above). |
| Variator drive belt replacement | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Advanced | Replace the variator drive belt. |
| Clutch liner check, replace if necessary | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check clutch liner, replace if necessary. |
| Variator strainer (filter) cleaning | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Easy | Clean the variator strainer (filter). |
| Grease driving variator | Every 7,500 km (first at 7,500 km) | Moderate | Grease the driving variator. |
| Driving variator assembly replacement | Every 22,500 km | Advanced | Replace the driving variator assembly. |
| Battery acid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery acid level, add distilled water if necessary. |
| Battery pole cleaning/greasing | Every 12 months | Easy | Clean/grease battery poles if necessary. |
| Easy-lift mechanism operation check | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of the easy-lift mechanism (roof lift assist) and check freedom of movement. |
| Windscreen washer system check | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check windscreen washer system; adjust nozzles if necessary and top up washer fluid. |
| Windscreen wiper check, replace blade if necessary | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check windscreen wiper; replace wiper blade if necessary. |
| Safety-cage restraint system check | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check safety elements: cable for release, belt buckles, belt strap, inertia reels, and belt locks. |
| Crash element damage check | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the crash element (structural safety cage component) for damage. |
| Shoulder bar damage check, replace deformation element if necessary | Every 7,500 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check shoulder bars for damage; if necessary replace the deformation element. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 37,500 km | Moderate | Replace the fuel filter. |
| Brake master cylinder sealing boot replacement (ABS only) | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | On vehicles with ABS only: replace the sealing boot in the brake master cylinder. |
| Engine mounting and quick-release axle bolt tightness check | See notes | Easy | Check tightness of bolts and nuts at engine mountings and quick-release axles. |
| Final road-safety and functional inspection | Every 7,500 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection with road-safety and functional check: clutch engagement, steering, front/rear brakes; condition of tyres and rims, tyre pressures; lights and signalling equipment, telltale and warning lights, instruments; trial run if necessary. |
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