tuning bmw c1 scooter?

[grahamb]

how can i get more power from a bmw c1 scooter 125cc engine-

[StevenC]

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

[Twisted_Ace]

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...

[dazzlerdaz]

Dont bother it would be cheaper to get the 200cc !

[fivelighters]

get it bored out mate ask any bike mechanic

[scooterboy]

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.

[RobertB]

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!)

[mrangelosd]

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.