Engine Warm-up Time?

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Mar 17, 2009 | 07:54 AM

#21

AdrianVall

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I let my bike sit until the idle returns to normal. Normally when I first start my bike it has a high idle, so I just let it sit till it settles, then I go. And thats usually about 15-30 seconds.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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mjsawatzky

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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I never do it myself but I was taught to wait till the rear rocker cover is warm to the touch.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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KBFXDLI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjsawatzky

I never do it myself but I was taught to wait till the rear rocker cover is warm to the touch.

+1 That is what I do in cool weather. In Summer heat 1 minute.

Mar 17, 2009 | 09:28 PM

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SamStone

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If the temperature is below 40, I have a small electric heater that I put under the crank case for about 1/2 hour before I even start it. In the summer I just start it, put on my gloves and classes and GO.

Mar 17, 2009 | 10:10 PM

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jake.h

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I'm more of a five minute man myself. Sheesh, all you 30 second dudes just dont let 'er warm up before you punch it!

Mar 17, 2009 | 10:54 PM

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sacdog51

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Start it and ride it. Just don't crank on it for the first mile.

Mar 17, 2009 | 11:12 PM

#27

SBRob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDyna2006

30 seconds.

Same here...let it idle about 30 seconds and then take it easy for the first couple of miles to get the oil warmed up a bit.

Mar 18, 2009 | 12:04 AM

#28

JaronB

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From: Indiana

I warm it up 15-30 secs like the manual says because that's to make sure the oil is flowing where it needs to be! Which is perfect because I start it put my helmet on, then gloves and then ride. Growing up with my dads FXR he taught me to pull choke, fire and ride.

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Mar 18, 2009 | 12:12 AM

#29

archergodwin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AdrianVall

I let my bike sit until the idle returns to normal. Normally when I first start my bike it has a high idle, so I just let it sit till it settles, then I go. And thats usually about 15-30 seconds.

X2.... while putting on the helmet, gloves... etc. This is in warm weather. In cold weather (below 45) I'm letting her take about 2 minutes or so.