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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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I don't tend to wait, once that engines started I'm off.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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I don't live my life by what the idiots at Amsoil say. You can if you like. I start the bike, put the kick stand up, shift into gear and take off. Never had a problem.

Does Amsoil sell earplugs too?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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Depends sometimes a couple minutes , sometimes 8 hours or more or until the neighbors die from exhaust fumes. Cross thread points.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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It takes about 42 seconds for oil to reach the rockers, Make your own choice.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Geriden
I don't tend to wait, once that engines started I'm off.
Me too 2-3 raps of the throttle and i'm gone. Except if it's under 40 but where i live it doesn't go below 40 and if it does not only do I not ride but I stay inside in the warmth
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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I crank and ride, gentle throttle, low rpm and low speed at first.
Gas is wasted if its not used to move a vehicle.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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When the RPMs are around 1100.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 02:56 PM
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being that she's carb'd, I let it sit til the idle evens out. Usually takes about 30-45 seconds on a good day.


 
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Here in Florida, engines always stay warmed up.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Amsoil?
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They don't even know lubricants...
 
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