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Old 02-18-2014, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Panchorelly
My bike is stock and it takes a good 20-30 miles before it gets to a good operating temperature. I have replaced intake gaskets twice and it might be time to do it again.
You should always allow your bike to warm up to proper operating temperature before riding it. It allows all your components time to expend so your clearances aren't so big. It'll make it so the engine performs better and lasts longer. You also wouldn't have to replace your intake gasket as often.
 
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Originally Posted by Krippel16
You should always allow your bike to warm up to proper operating temperature before riding it. It allows all your components time to expend so your clearances aren't so big. It'll make it so the engine performs better and lasts longer. You also wouldn't have to replace your intake gasket as often.

Really? I call bs on this ,let it warm up to operating temp ? So start it up and go inside and take a nap then go ride?
 
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