How many people warm up bike before taking off??
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Johnstown, PA
How many people warm up bike before taking off??
I often find myself sneaking out on the bike when the kids are sleeping. Usually I just push to the end of the driveway and while coasting I start up and go... Trying to make the least amount of noise so I don't wake the kids...
How bad is this for my bike. It's an 07 so it's FI if that makes a difference...
How bad is this for my bike. It's an 07 so it's FI if that makes a difference...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northwest Georgia
I often find myself sneaking out on the bike when the kids are sleeping. Usually I just push to the end of the driveway and while coasting I start up and go... Trying to make the least amount of noise so I don't wake the kids...
How bad is this for my bike. It's an 07 so it's FI if that makes a difference...
How bad is this for my bike. It's an 07 so it's FI if that makes a difference...
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: se michigan
as long as you wait till you get down the road a few miles before hitting it hard it won't be a problem, it can warm up as you ride it.
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Twin Cam motors expand 200 thousandths of an inch ( .20" ) between hot and cold. They're aluminum. If you want good pressure on your head gaskets, at least take it easy til it's fully warmed up.
Fuel injection just makes it easier to screw up your bike if you don't.
Fuel injection just makes it easier to screw up your bike if you don't.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: From Illinois; Currently Belgium
From what I've read and also applying my own limited knowledge I expect the oil has circulated, re-coated, and is fully protecting your engine in less than 30 seconds. I'd still wait until it's at operating temps before nailing it wide-open. I leave the house at 530am so I bump the starter and immediately idle on out of the neighborhood. By the time I pull out onto the main road its warm.
