Idling on kickstand during cold Startup.
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#22
Yes you should stay on the bike. No different than a 2 minute traffic light
#24
They were probably confused with the undocumented tech tip that is explained in the video below. The scavenging on the M8's when on the Jiffy Stand does not work very well, but it will not damage the bike. It Will affect the oil level in the tank.
Short video with some good tips in it from a Harley Mechanic/Store Manager.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thzjNfl95ro
Kevin
Short video with some good tips in it from a Harley Mechanic/Store Manager.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thzjNfl95ro
Kevin
MoCo advises letting the engine idle a few minutes after riding, I supposed to full scavenge, but it does not say to do so sitting on the bike upright.
Regardless, when I've set oil level hot to full dipstick, my cold oil level is always 1/2 full on the dipstick. I haven't seen any oil carryover, but I also added the Trask CheckM8 crankcase vent. With 7 years in production, it's pretty strange this topic has just come up for M8 engines.
Riding more is out up here - it's snowing.
#25
Well, sounds like a few know of this. My Sport Glide leans a lot. But never had it upright on cold startup. I've been researching this and there has been concerns about this, but not by many. So the 2 guys was repeating what they have been told. I only warm up till the rpm's drop to about 1200, about 1 minute, then I'm gone. At this point I don't see this as a real issue. Thanks.
#27
really the most important thing one can do is to ride it easy for maybe 10 minutes or so, to at least let the oil warm up some to flow easier to all the parts in needs to...hammering on the throttle when cold is hard on engines
#28
I'm not sure why so many people always just assume. I said absolutely nothing about hammering on it!!!! I simply said I'm gone, meaning I'm taking off to ride my bike. I do Ride Slow for about the first 5 minutes or better. I'm just going to assume you was making a general observation for other people.😊
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I'm not sure why so many people always just assume. I said absolutely nothing about hammering on it!!!! I simply said I'm gone, meaning I'm taking off to ride my bike. I do Ride Slow for about the first 5 minutes or better. I'm just going to assume you was making a general observation for other people.😊
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