Warming up a bike?

[overworkedmonkey]

How long should I warm up a CBRR250 before riding off? Should I pre-check anything before or after starting the bike? Should I pre-check anything before I ride off?

[BMWST?]

i ride off as soon as the bike runs properly.You should ensure that your lights work,esp indicator brake and headlight,brakes work and tyres arent low in pressure(ie slow leak).
You can see if the brake light works by seeing if it illuminates a nearby object when you apply brakes (when you test the brakes)You should soon be very familiar with how your bike feels.If something doesnt sound or feel right as you ride off check immediately!

[overworkedmonkey]

i ride off as soon as the bike runs properly.You should ensure that your lights work,esp indicator brake and headlight,brakes work and tyres arent low in pressure(ie slow leak).
You can see if the brake light works by seeing if it illuminates a nearby object when you apply brakes (when you test the brakes)You should soon be very familiar with how your bike feels.If something doesnt sound or feel right as you ride off check immediately!

When you say "runs properly", what does mean exactly? Also what's the best way to check tyre pressure as well as how much air should be in them to ensure maximum performance?

[hayd3n]

choke on
\turn key
put gloves
take of gloves
put on helmet
put on gloves
get on bike
choke off
clutch in
change into first
stall
put side stand up
pull clutch in
turn key
rev bike gently
slowly let clutch out
and go for a ride
dont rev hard for the first 10 minutes riding
and remember you will have cold tyres
so no knee down action untill they are nice n hot

[overworkedmonkey]

choke on
\turn key
put gloves
take of gloves
put on helmet
put on gloves
get on bike
choke off
clutch in
change into first
stall
put side stand up
pull clutch in
turn key
rev bike gently
slowly let clutch out
and go for a ride
dont rev hard for the first 10 minutes riding
and remember you will have cold tyres
so no knee down action untill they are nice n hot

Thanks mate. A very detailed checklist.

[shellfish]

All the gear, all the time.

1. Put all your kit on except your gloves.
2. Sit on bike, jam gloves on top of tank (in plain sight so I dont forget!) and wheel bike outside - listen for strange squeaks, rubbing
2a. Check the weather (do I need to pack my wet weathers?)
3. Ignition on, check brakes & lights, indicators all round (use a reflection in a window to check the back end)
4. Wiggle steering - feel for anything strange
5. Check neutral & light - Kickstand!!!!
6. Start it up
7. Heres your warm up! Check helmet strap, collar and cuffs. Put your gloves on
9. Ride away


As long as you dont tear away from your house, and keep your neighbors happy thats all the warm up you need!

Its normally about then when you go 'shit, forgot my wallet!!':angry:

[firefighter]

choke on
\turn key
put gloves
take of gloves
put on helmet
put on gloves
get on bike
choke off
clutch in
change into first
stall
put side stand up
pull clutch in
turn key
rev bike gently
slowly let clutch out
and go for a ride
dont rev hard for the first 10 minutes riding
and remember you will have cold tyres
so no knee down action untill they are nice n hot

You forgot 'take gloves off again and do up chin strap'.

[robo555]

When you say "runs properly", what does mean exactly? Also what's the best way to check tyre pressure as well as how much air should be in them to ensure maximum performance?

I think by runs properly he means no strange noise, and bike is warmed up. When bike is cold, the bike feels sluggish, doesn't accelerate much when you twist the throttle. When bike is warm, the bike goes zoooooom when you twist the throttle.

Go to petrol station to check tyre pressure, or your own pen looking tyre pressure checker. Download bike manual for tyre pressure, or others with the same bike as you can advice.

[EJK]

The bike basically warms by itself when you ride.

Go figure. But I wouldn't say the same for two stroke bikes however.

[The Everlasting]

I let mine warm up about 2 minutes before riding off,also I check the coolant,oil level,tyre pressures,and sometimes I will wipe the tyres with a rag to wipe off leaves and dirt etc,so I can check there are no nails or other nasties in the tyres.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Pre ride checklist consists of what was said above.
As far as warming up goes, shouldn't be longer than the time it takes to put on helmet and gloves. Just ride it gently and keep the revs rather low till you start approaching normal operating temp.

Long idle warm ups will most probably do more harm than good.
Cold engine at idle = low oil pressure, exactly what you don't need on a cold block/valve train

[p.dath]

How long should I warm up a CBRR250 before riding off? Should I pre-check anything before or after starting the bike? Should I pre-check anything before I ride off?

60s. It doesn't need any more time than this.

[jack_hamma]

All the gear, all the time.

1. Put all your kit on except your gloves.
2. Sit on bike, jam gloves on top of tank (in plain sight so I dont forget!) and wheel bike outside - listen for strange squeaks, rubbing
2a. Check the weather (do I need to pack my wet weathers?)
3. Ignition on, check brakes & lights, indicators all round (use a reflection in a window to check the back end)
4. Wiggle steering - feel for anything strange
5. Check neutral & light - Kickstand!!!!
6. Start it up
7. Heres your warm up! Check helmet strap, collar and cuffs. Put your gloves on
9. Ride away


As long as you dont tear away from your house, and keep your neighbors happy thats all the warm up you need!

Its normally about then when you go 'shit, forgot my wallet!!':angry:


For fucks sakes!!! Maybe you should also check your nail polish matches your bike? So you put your helmet on.... then you check for squeaks???? It may also pay to check the weather BEFORE you push your bike outside :weird:

[jack_hamma]

60s. It doesn't need any more time than this.

That's what your missus says too........:yes:

[skidz07]

For fucks sakes!!! Maybe you should also check your nail polish matches your bike? So you put your helmet on.... then you check for squeaks???? It may also pay to check the weather BEFORE you push your bike outside :weird:
fuck the weather just ride the damn thing for god sake.the more you ride the more you`ll get to know your bike,but yes check ya nail polish you can never leave home without that!!!!!!!!:spanking:

[piston broke]

myself,
i will get dressed,
fire it up,ride off at low rev's.
just be gentle for the first few minutes

[davebullet]

You forgot 'take gloves off again and do up chin strap'.

No.
Start off
Go over a bump
Find your helmet spins around your head
Stop 'cause you can't see
THEN do up chin strap.

(PS: spinning the helmet around so you can see again before doing up the strap is optional)

[paturoa]

choke on ....
... and remember you will have cold tyres so no knee down action untill they are nice n hot

Good u tube vid here on how to warm up the tyres...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEKz-ownvhk&feature=related

Warning your front tyre will still be cold.

[Swoop]

Go to petrol station to check tyre pressure...
You are much better off to get a good pressure guage and check them at home (cold). Petrol stations will "vary" considerably, especially when you get there only to find that their air hose is not working.:facepalm:

[skippa1]

60s. It doesn't need any more time than this.

Yup. Its not a 20 step process, and the bike doesnt need a 30min warmup. Startt it, let it get some temp and ride it.

[SPman]

Unless it's a water cooled two stroke - bring it up towards running temp before taking off.....

[sinfull]

I let my 93 FXR idle away untill the fan kicks in, then i know it's warm as !

[cheshirecat]

I used to have a VF500 and a guy at Silverstone (who raced them) said the best way was to start them up gently and ride straight away, removing choke as soon as pos but keep revs down until temp guage moves. Clocked well over 90 thou miles on it in just over two years with just basic maintenance and it rode brilliantly when i sold it - reluctantly. Done it with all my bikes and the current one is over 112 thou and rides lke new.

[overworkedmonkey]

I used to have a VF500 and a guy at Silverstone (who raced them) said the best way was to start them up gently and ride straight away, removing choke as soon as pos but keep revs down until temp guage moves. Clocked well over 90 thou miles on it in just over two years with just basic maintenance and it rode brilliantly when i sold it - reluctantly. Done it with all my bikes and the current one is over 112 thou and rides lke new.

Thanks mate.

[Gibbo89]

When are you getting your bike?