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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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OK, I'll be the one to ask - why the heck would you want to do this anyway? The only reason I can see to "blip" the throttle while not moving on a fuel injected bike is to "turn off" the heat management system (if your bike has this) right before the light turns green and you're going to start rolling. All other situations are simply showing off or trying to get attention.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Supposedly most engine wear occurs during startup. I suppose it makes sense.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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And how about for carbed bikes? I start mine and lock the throttle in a slightly elevated RPMs until the revs come up and smooth out. What does anyone else do?

 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jdreed520
I agree.....and like it says 15 -30 seconds........that is just enough time for the computer to get the idle settled down. And i agree not to twist it then....
+2 That 15 to 30 seconds also lands real close to how long it takes the oil pressure on my bike to stabilize after the first start of the day. Then just ride "easy" until things have a chance to come up to temp!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Intrepid175
+2 That 15 to 30 seconds also lands real close to how long it takes the oil pressure on my bike to stabilize after the first start of the day. Then just ride "easy" until things have a chance to come up to temp!
+3 Easy ride for the first mile or so let's the motor come up to operating temp and especially lets the oil warm up. I don't need to blip the throttle on a cold bike just to make noise, the neighbors already know I own a Harley
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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I always start mine and let it idle for a while, then take it easy for a mile or so. I see people reving cold engines all the time to listen to the pipes. Not good, but I confess, I've done it a time or two, haven't we all.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JayStronghawk
Simple... Start Bike.. Put on Helmet and Gloves .. Get on Bike, Go Easy Through Neighborhood at 2,000 RPM or less.. Neighbors Happy, I'm Happy, Engines Happy...
Ditto... I start it, put on helmet and gloves then take it real slow n easy for the two miles it takes for me to get out of my neighborhood. Then I ride it normally for the next couple miles til i get on the freeway ramp. Then she's good to go and it's smooth sailing at 75-80 mph for the next 60 miles to my exit ramp where i work.
 
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Like KJ said,Why?
 
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The tech who did the walk around when I picked up my bike said to start the bike, let it run a minute or so.....he even suggested touching the fins to see if I can feel some heat being made prior to taking off. That's what I've been doing. Doesn't take long to feel some warmth come off that idling motor.
 
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