Crank it, then put on helmet, gloves, and zip up (if cold out). Let the idle drop to normal operating RPM, then pull away. Maybe a minute, maybe 5 depending.
Just start it and go. I use Syn3 20-50w so oil pressure is normal at startup. I'm at nearly 90,000 miles with no oil consumption problems. My in town rides vary from 1.5 to 7 miles per trip. I usually get in a 100 mile ride or more every week.I ride it easy for the first 5 minutes.
So I was reading an article the other day about making sure to give the bike enough time to warm up because it has a warm up time similar to a choke on a carbureated bike. I live one mile from work and the speed limit is 15 then 25 all the way there and the bike acts up when cold. I started making sure to let it run for two minutes and not allowing the EITMS to kick in and it seems to run smoother. The idle can be a little bouncy when cold too. So anyone else have similar problems? How long do you let her warm up before riding away? Oh this is a 2014 SG. Thanks guys.
Harleys are air cooled tanks. Everything is big and tolerances are a mile, compared to other machinery. Fire that pig up, injected, put it in gear and warm the whole bike up while you ride. Just don't beat on it until you feel good heat on the rocker boxes. Carbed, if it doesn't cough when cold, ride it as above. If yours is cold blooded, you'll need to play with the enricher till it is warm. It has nothing to do with lubrication or friction, just not coughing or stalling that could cause some grief.
On my fi it's great. On my carbed I set the enricher for about a mile-- done. Doesn't it seem more logical to warm up all the fluids in the bike equally for a mile or two? Just sayin
This morning it was 26° when I fired it up. Let it idle till exhaust disappeared then rode slow for 4 or 5 blocks. It was warm by then. I'm guessing it runs a tad richer when that cold out. It goes to bed for winter at dealer next friday.
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