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Ok, I have heard different answers for this and since the people on this forum seem to know the most I will ask you. How long should you let your bike warm up before taking off? Should you wait until you can feel warmth from the heads? Or is there a set time you should wait?
I crank it. Put on a helmet (if wearing one) and gloves, then get on and go. Probably a minute or so. I just don't hammer it for 10 minutesor so into the ride.
I back mine out of the garage and fire it up, I know it will be warmed up enough because my wife is never ready so I know it will be a few minutes......btw i have had to shut it down because she still wasnt ready to go !!!
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