Warming up an 883 Custom
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Warming up an 883 Custom
I recently bought a 2006 883 custom (used with 1100 miles) and the original owner let me know the bike needs plenty of time to warm up (5-10 min.) I've only riden it in cooler temps, bout 50 degrees and i've found it takes about that much time. According to the manual, the choke should be used for about the first 2 minutes and it should be warm. Does anyone else find this with their bike? Should i consider this a problem and have it checked out?
Tourer
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RE: Warming up an 883 Custom
I also have an 883 and I usually have the choke fully pulled when cold starting it for about 2 minutes then push it in 1/2 way for a couple more then 1/4 ways then I usually will touch the front head and if it's slightly warm I will take off and run it about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile before pushing the choke all the way in, this seems to work well for me, good luck!
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RE: Warming up an 883 Custom
Full choke only to get it started and running smoothly, about a half minute, then go to half choke for a minute or so more, then no choke until it warms up. You don't want to get too much gas into the cylinders to foul the plugs, and dilute the oil. The idea is to use the choke as little as possible. Depending upon the weather, five minutes is about right for a carbed bike. You will get a feel for it. If you start too early the bike will cough and let you know to warm it up.
Road Master
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RE: Warming up an 883 Custom
The idea is to use the choke as little as possible. You will get a feel for it. If you start too early the bike will cough and let you know to warm it up.
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RE: Warming up an 883 Custom
ORIGINAL: thruster
ah the joys of fuel injection, start it and hit the road
ah the joys of fuel injection, start it and hit the road
.... I agree with Dorkman though... We regularly start our used bikes, and our mechanics have told us basically the same thing.... "Catch up with the throttle and push the choke in ASAP".... I can personally verify that too much choke for too long will foul plugs... I've witnessed it many times.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Warming up an 883 Custom
I have a question. I have an 07 883C and I was told to let the bike warm up for 4+ minutes. Should I not do that?
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