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Aug 17, 2013 | 10:40 AM

#41

tbone108

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From: Redcar Cleveland England

In the street where I lived as a kid there were loads of older lads that built bikes in there garages which is where I hung out as a young boy. The word on our street was to let them warm for a bit (unless they were late for work) then steady away until the motor had warmed through. Some of my bikes have forged pistons which need some heat to expand. The forged piston bikes plain don't feel free to rev until they are warmed through.
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Aug 17, 2013 | 10:52 AM

#42

heritageblue2013

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From: Running with the gators

mine seems to be warmed up after 100 miles or so.

Aug 17, 2013 | 10:52 AM

#43

kykevinsmevin

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From: Murray, Ky.

Same as most- a minute or so, then take it easy for the first few miles. I don't like to be pushed to hard when I first wake up, so I treat my vehicles the same way. Works for me.

Aug 17, 2013 | 11:46 AM

#44

sargek

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From: San Antonio, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeo33y

what is this choke thing that u speak of. ive never heard

A magical thing I still wish I had...

Aug 17, 2013 | 02:37 PM

#45

Sauceman

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From: Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeo33y

what is this choke thing that u speak of. ive never heard

LOL, I guess if you were driving before the age of electronic fuel injection you wouldn't have to ask.

cheers

Aug 17, 2013 | 02:43 PM

#46

hardheaded

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From: St.Louis Mo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glockmeister

I warm mine up till the rocker boxes feel warm to the touch. The time that takes will vary slightly with temperature of the ambient air and exposure to sun light if it was outside, but not long usually.

yep, this is the way i do also, this is the way it should be done. i still have one of those choke things on my evo, but i still let my twinkie warm up the same way.