How long do you warm up the bike?

[elag]

I have to agree with Carl. It's a safty issue. You don't want to get into traffic just to find out that the bike won't respond like it should. Check for smooth response to the throttle. Once it's smooth you can go. Usually less then 30 seconds or so with mine. Start the bike, gear up and it's usually good by then. But check anyway, give a little more time if needed.

 

Someone mentioned in an earlier post that air cooled engines seem to take longer. I used to drive a 400 Maxim and yes it did take some time to warm up. Much longer then my Venture.

[SilvrT]

There's so many variations .... must be an individual bike thing... just like the whine LOL ... main thing is that, as stated, when you crack the throttle it doesn't crap out / cough / hesitate ...once that's ok basically yer good to go. Mine seems to take 2 or 3 min.

[LilBeaver]

I have a cold Biootch. she takes a few minutes to start getting warm.

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I was thinking about this, instead of working like I should be, and the guy that I bought my bike from (had it since new) told me that he had to choke it every time because the bike was 'cold-blooded' and it always took a few minutes for him to get it warmed up...

 

I know that how much you ride plays a part into this too... I'm on mine minimum of twice a day - I am a little curious about those of you that take a little more time to warm yours up if you also ride daily, etc. (I do know that ambient air temperature will play a part in it too).

[SilvrT]

I am a little curious about those of you that take a little more time to warm yours up if you also ride daily, etc. (I do know that ambient air temperature will play a part in it too).

 

These days is generally cool overnight (around 10 celcius) so definately I have to choke mine although I've noticed on those RARE HOT DAYS (20 celcius or better overnight) that I don't need the choke so ambient temp has a lot to do with it.

 

I ride mine weekends only with the odd time during the week for evening ride.

[hig4s]

While I often just start the bike, put on my helmet and jacket and take off, the proper way is to wait until the radiator is warm to the touch (bare hand) before putting a load on an engine.

[Brake Pad]

I was thinking about this, instead of working like I should be, and the guy that I bought my bike from (had it since new) told me that he had to choke it every time because the bike was 'cold-blooded' and it always took a few minutes for him to get it warmed up...

 

I know that how much you ride plays a part into this too... I'm on mine minimum of twice a day - I am a little curious about those of you that take a little more time to warm yours up if you also ride daily, etc. (I do know that ambient air temperature will play a part in it too).

 

 

2 or more time a week. but mostly long rides, 250 to 500 miles each trip

[bongobobny]

Ehhhh, a minute or two with the choke, and as soon as it will idle without the choke I go...

[Sideoftheroad]

I keep the choke out just long enough to get out of the neighborhood.

 

Just wonder if your co-workers bike is tuned properly.

[E-Fishin-C]

From the months of December to March I just leave it running :rotfl::rotfl:

[silverdeer0454]

From the months of December to March I just leave it running :rotfl::rotfl:

 

 

Reminds me of my year in Greenland with an Air Force truck. Leave it running with the block heater plugged in, heater in the truck full blast. And don't forget to unplug the block heater is you go anywhere. Don't ask me how I know that last part!

silverdeer