How long do you warm up the bike?
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12-11-2013, 12:34 AM
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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.
Rule number 1: Don't believe everything you read!
About the time it takes to put your helmet on(in helmet **** states), and gloves, you should be good to go. I used to have to wait 5-10 minutes with my carburated V-Star.......ain't fuel injection great!!
#13
12-11-2013, 12:34 AM
Temperature and Oil Flow Dependent
An old timer once showed me to place a finger under the edge of the head and feel for the oil to have warmed up the surface. That way you know the oil is flowing and it's warm. I also watch the tach for when it settles down to normal idle.
Depending on temperature it may be 2 minutes or as long as 4-5 minutes this time of year when the morning temps are in the high 30s or low 40s.
After changing cams and getting it tuned correctly, it does take a few minutes longer because the engine just runs cooler... not going back tho--
Depending on temperature it may be 2 minutes or as long as 4-5 minutes this time of year when the morning temps are in the high 30s or low 40s.
After changing cams and getting it tuned correctly, it does take a few minutes longer because the engine just runs cooler... not going back tho--
#16
12-11-2013, 01:44 AM
Generally at home it's as long as it takes to get my stuff out of the garage, gear on, close garage. Bike is at normal idle by then and I take it easy for a mile or two to get the gear train warmed up. When I'm not at home similarly as long as it takes to casually gear up and then I usually sit and get the tunes flowing and it's usually at normal idle by then.
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12-11-2013, 04:22 AM
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