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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Do you believe the people in Alaska leave it idling all night?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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On late model fuel injected bikes, just start and ride away. My old shovel needs to warm up a little though.
 
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Originally Posted by tcatman02
I usually run it 1 or 2 minutes then baby it for a mile or two
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As long as it takes me that long to get my helmet, glasses and gloves on and no longer.
 
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Do you believe the people in Alaska leave it idling all night?
Ya well they don't need "freezers" either. LOL
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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In the summer in Texas, it's already pre-warmed up.
 
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I crank mine in the garage, roll it out backwards and by the time I get to the end of the driveway (about 2 car lengths) I am good to go and take it easy in the neighborhood.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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30 second minimum to get the oil pressure up, but usually no longer than a minute. Well, except when the GF has to back in her house because she forgot something which is typical. Then I just kill it and restart.
 
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Originally Posted by my67pnycar
Usually let it warm up while I am putting my gear on, check lights, turn signals and brake lights then roll out.
Same way I do it.
 
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I usually let mine idle for a minute or two while I put the helmet on and back out the garage. Then im easy ungil I get out the neighborhood.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tcatman02
How long do you guys warm up a cold motor before riding gently away? just curious , I usually run it 1 or 2 minutes then baby it for a mile or two
Depends on how much gas you want to waste.
 
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