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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:09 PM
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Ok, its a good idea to start your bike cold and let it warm up but what is considered warmed up? 2 min, 10 minutes,20? I can start my 2003 RKC and let it idle and after five solid minutes, you might be able to say its beginning to warm and when I mean warm im talking just over ambient temperature. What is considered proper and prudent? I know it depends on location but its been in the 80s + here and like I said after five min you only begin to notice it warming.

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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:11 PM
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Loaded question-
Aluminum cylinders need to be warmed up
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:16 PM
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1. A cold engine is experiencing the worst, most accelerated wear.
2. You should warm up your engine oil as quickly as possible, without damaging anything.
3. The quickest way to warm up an engine, without damaging anything, is to drive it slowly for the first few minutes.
4. A fuel injected engine should be started and then run long enough to get the oil pressure up, and to make sure the oil is fully circulating inside the motor.
5. 30 seconds is more than enough.
6. Then ride it gently, and not at high rpm, for the next few minutes.

Good to go.
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:19 PM
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Apparently I’m abusive.

Turn ignition,
press start,
Ride it as normal.
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:20 PM
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Yeah- like kingglide said- if your jugs are aluminium- i think a few minutes of warmup is prudent. Otherwise you're asking for a base gasket leak.
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:23 PM
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I can tell...........
I will have to be holding that envelope up to my head pretty soon
"what is this here thing leaking?"
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:30 PM
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I pull my bike out of the garage, and let it idle, while I put my helmet and jacket on. Than I take it easy for the first mile. If it's cold I let it warm up a little extra.
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingglide549
I can tell...........
I will have to be holding that envelope up to my head pretty soon
"what is this here thing leaking?"
"what is this here thing leaking?" ... That'd be base gaskets on an EVO ... Give 'em some heat they'll treat you sweet :>)
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 07:35 PM
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I use cast nodular iron myself.
 
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Old 08-24-2018 | 08:41 PM
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Start it and ride it. Take it easy for a few minutes and there’s your warm up.
 


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