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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sixguns
It takes about 42 seconds for oil to reach the rockers.
Who told you that?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RK4ME
As long as it takes me to put my gear on at a leisurely pace, and check the lights.

X2.....plus shut the garage door.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 08:46 PM
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Start the bike, glance at oil pressure gauge, double-check that the kickstand is up, and we're off!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by REW13
One to five minutes. Or until my back jug feels warm.
That's what I was told by a Harley tech. He said when the jug gets warm, you're good to go.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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About a minute or two for me. The bike idles at about 1,100 RPMs and when I ride I seldom go over 2800-3000 RPMs so taking off sooner is not really putting a stress on the internals. It's not like it is a racing car revving at 7,000-9000 RPMS.

I do use synthetic oil so that should work to my advantage if I was to not let it warm up "properly".

Something worth mentioning is that my car revs the engine at a much higher speed when cold to bring the engine temp to normal operating temperature quicker. I think even Harley does that by a few hundred RPMs. If it was bad for the engine to rev at higher speeds I don't think it would do that, right?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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It takes my wife a few to stow her gear. When she's done the bike is ready.
 
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until the rear jug is warm and i have alittle heat in the rocker boxs. i'm not in a hurry and your engine will thank you for it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzoQuazzo
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.
Yep, same here.
 
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