Heated carbs?

[nkbjones]

I was bored today and my mind was wandering and somehow I wandered onto this question. OK so I know that the 2nd gens have heated carbs, but how do they work? I didn't see anything in the owners manual.

 

I am not having any problems, just curiosity.:puzzled:

[pegscraper]

When it's cold out, they come on. Nobody really knows what they do. Many will disconnect them if they're looking for more current for other accessories. My bike never had them in the first place.

[Condor]

When it's cold out, they come on. Nobody really knows what they do. Many will disconnect them if they're looking for more current for other accessories. My bike never had them in the first place.

 

 

I bet it has something to do with passing EPA requirements, and getting a cleaner fuel burn during warm ups.

[N3FOL]

My guess would be to make it easier to start the engine during cold days.

[BuddyRich]

None of the above. They are actually there to keep the carbs from icing up under certain conditions. Foggy and cold, like just above freezing, can cause ice build up in the we wittle itty bitty holes the air flows thu. Block it with ice and you ain't goin anywhere.

[KiteSquid]

Click HERE to read the Carburetor icing article at Wikipedia.

 

 

I cant WAIT for the 3rd Gen Venture!!!!!!!