Warming up the twin cam...
#21
11-02-2006, 01:36 AM
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RE: Warming up the twin cam...
ORIGINAL: FXSTI Guy
Cold or warm out I go about 30 seconds usually...it's the length of time it takes me to back out of my garage roll down the drive and out into the street then I wait a few seconds longer before I click it into 1st and go. I'm easy on the throttle for the first mile or two then after that...it's game on!
Cold or warm out I go about 30 seconds usually...it's the length of time it takes me to back out of my garage roll down the drive and out into the street then I wait a few seconds longer before I click it into 1st and go. I'm easy on the throttle for the first mile or two then after that...it's game on!
2007 Softail owners manual says:30 seconds,that's how long I let it run before heading out.After the I take it really easy for 2 or 3 miles.The most noticable thing to me is that it shifts smoother when fully warmed up.
#23
11-02-2006, 04:09 AM
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RE: Warming up the twin cam...
I usually let it idle a few minutes and check to see if the back cylinder is getting warm to the touch. Then i would take off slow for a few blocks then I would run it as normal .Should be good to go by then.
#24
11-02-2006, 04:56 AM
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RE: Warming up the twin cam...
Carb'd Evo here. I usually fire it up, set the idle up a bit, then put on jacket, gloves, helmet, etc...then take it easy for a few miles.
I have had a problem getting the air/fuel mix right, though. It starts easily, but runs rough at low speed,low rpm's. When I get up to 1500 rpm or better, runs great, no missing, or sputtering.
A mechanic friend said I might change the jet from the .072 to a.068. He thinks it may be running too rich with larger jet. It's a S&S Super E.
Any ideas?
I have had a problem getting the air/fuel mix right, though. It starts easily, but runs rough at low speed,low rpm's. When I get up to 1500 rpm or better, runs great, no missing, or sputtering.
A mechanic friend said I might change the jet from the .072 to a.068. He thinks it may be running too rich with larger jet. It's a S&S Super E.
Any ideas?
#25
11-02-2006, 10:05 AM
RE: Warming up the twin cam...
You ar EFI, dont worry too much, just idle for 2 minutes tops.
Mine,
'99 Evo carb.
Fire up full choke pulled, let it idle like so for 15 seconds.
Then push it half way in and I take my time to dress up.
Saddle up and take off, I push the rest in as I ride up hill to hit main avenue.
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Then slowly push in and then gently pull out, push in, pull... No, no sorry!!! wrong procedure that is for other stuff
Regards.
Mine,
'99 Evo carb.
Fire up full choke pulled, let it idle like so for 15 seconds.
Then push it half way in and I take my time to dress up.
Saddle up and take off, I push the rest in as I ride up hill to hit main avenue.
------------
Then slowly push in and then gently pull out, push in, pull... No, no sorry!!! wrong procedure that is for other stuff
Regards.
#27
11-07-2006, 08:53 PM
RE: Warming up the twin cam...
ORIGINAL: Sanford
I let it idle untill the rocker box is warm. Not hot, just warm. At that point the oil should be warm enough to flow easily.
I let it idle untill the rocker box is warm. Not hot, just warm. At that point the oil should be warm enough to flow easily.
#28
11-07-2006, 09:19 PM
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RE: Warming up the twin cam...
I am on my 6th bike and I have always started the engine and drove it immediately. The places where I lived and worked were usually a few miles from the main highways, so I assumed the engines were up to operating temps before I really got on it.
Never have had an engine failure.
Never have had an engine failure.
#29
11-07-2006, 09:22 PM
Road Captain
RE: Warming up the twin cam...
Start, put on helmet, sit down and ride away. 30 seconds or so. EFI here and I have no troubles.
#30
11-07-2006, 10:17 PM
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RE: Warming up the twin cam...
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