how can i get more power from a bmw c1 scooter 125cc engine-
2007-10-10 05:55:33 · 8 answers · asked by graham b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
BMW specifically designed the C1 so that it COULD NOT be tuned without some very, very serious (and extremely expensive) engine work.
If you want more power, buy a different bike...
2007-10-10 07:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They stopped making them becaue they were expensive and not great sellers. Even in Germany they were thought pretty un-cool and that is not exactly the most chic motorcycling part of the world. However why are you bothered what other people think? If you want one, get one. They were not a bad concept at all, keep the weather off and if you fall over you don't get hurt as long as you keep hands and arms inside the machine. They make a lot of sense in a place like London I would have thought, especially as an every day transport. The whole cool thing is a piece of nonsense anyway. It's like people who spend 150,000 quid on a car because they think that people notice them, are wowed because they are so cool. No one gives a monkeys and 2 seconds after seeing the car everyone has completely forgotten about it. In summary if the bike works for you then get it and be an individual - that is what motorcycling (in all it's forms) is all about. EDIT - Muddy below - real bikers do not mock anyone on a powered two wheeler.
2016-05-20 23:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing to do is get it checked to see if it is performing to normal standards. If it is OK then there is not much scope for improving it. More important in my opinion is that with a small engine carrying a cabin, probably supported by a metal frame and hauling around a normal weight adult and having to push a very non-aerodynamic cabin into the wind there's virtually no chance of more speed. And if you did find a wizard who could make it go like sh1t off a shovel you'd never be able to stop it in safe distances on the standard brakes; oh, another thing, the gear box probably couldn't take seriously increased power either. I think BMW's aim for the scooter was for round town commuting only, and for short distances too. The "cabin" was for people who don't like to wear proper motorcycling clothing. I also believe that their sales results were disappointing to say the least. I'm pleased to say that I never rode one (I'm a committed motorcyclist!)
2007-10-11 09:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by The Ancient Brit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Have to agree with all of the above. in 20 years of tuning scooters I have never heard of anybody tuning a c1, i mean be honest all that out cage. if you want more power well then make it lighter, remove all the body parts and of course it would go faster but realistically if you like that type of bike then yes upgrade to a 200-600 cc auto. there are loads of maxi scooters out there that would do what you want them to do. don't forget the c1 has stopped production that tells you everything. my advice!, upgrade burgman 400 would probably be ideal.
2007-10-10 20:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by scooterboy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i tuned up my Honda 105 ccm with so called magnetiser/magnetizer
its little thing that you put on the fuel cable. it gives you some increase in power. my scoot got increase in between 8 to 10mph, and has also faster start. the one I got is from polish company, they website is in polish. i got it from polish friend, but i bet you could try to email them and ask for english manual by email info@maksor.pl
you can get it from about 40 pounds to up to 300 pounds, i have one for 40.
The thing you should notice that it is scooter what means that bigger power means reduced engine and parts life as it is not designed for tuning, I know im gonna have my scoot for one more year and than sell it really cheap. I do about 10000 miles a year on it as i use it all year.
I feed it with BP95 as I have been told that ultimate is too strong for such small engine and might cause damage as it once did lol
anyway if you want to sell your scoot for more than 500 better don't tune it.
and bigger bike is really the answer.
you can get 250ccm for about 1000 maybe 1500. so its worth considering.
2007-10-13 00:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by mrangelosd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you serious! if so try a dynojet stage 1 injector kit and a k&n air filter a thinner head gasket would help to boost the power also. expect some funny looks from the shop staff when you go to buy this stuff though as they will not be used to selling performance enhancing mods to owners of a commuter bike
2007-10-10 06:28:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont bother it would be cheaper to get the 200cc !
2007-10-10 07:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get it bored out mate ask any bike mechanic ;)
2007-10-10 13:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by fivelighters 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋