Warming up the Beast

[ManDownUnder]

Start it and ride it straight away, no warm up required. Just don't cane it until the motor is at running temp. I figure this also lets tyres warm a bit too.

Yup - what he said
MDU

[Black]

Hmmm ... Get the missus to warm it/herself up, I like the sound of that .

Motorbikes truly are a multipurpose, time saving peice of machinery!

[2much]

Agree with Motu, I wouldn't allow the engine to idle for more than about 2 mins. At idle there isn't generally enough oil pressure to properly lubricate all areas of the engine, particularily the heads, OHC's, etc. Plus, having the engine running while on an angle (ie:bike sitting on side stand) doesn't help proper lubrication either.
Best to warm up at normal operating speeds, just keep the load down (ie:no full throttle or hard acceleration) and don't rev it too high (normal rpm at 100kms is a good limit to use).

This same procedure should be used for cages as well...... trust me, I've owned mazda rotaries for the last 6 yrs..... nothing kills them quicker than bad/no warm up.

[The Stranger:Me]

trust me, I've owned mazda rotaries for the last 6 yrs..... nothing kills them quicker than bad/no warm up.

Not exactly your typical motorbike engine though is it?

[Zed]

I was wondering how everyone warms up their beasties in the mornings/before you ride.

30-60 seconds and then I'm "hi-ho Silver (Blackie actually) away"!

Sometimes, if I'm in a rush, I'll start it up and ride away without letting it idle for any length of time.

Mr Black, I think allowing your bike to warm up goes hand in hand with keeping it regularly maintained!

[SlashWylde]

Let her idle with the choke on whilst I'm closing the garage door and donning my helmet and gloves, then ease out into traffic. Let the choke out a minute or two later.

[Bonez]

I was wondering how everyone warms up their beasties in the mornings/before you ride.

Do you just start it and let it idle for 5mins while you get the rest of your gears on?
Do you rev it up while stationary?

Also, approx how long does it take for your bike to warm up?

My approach (which maybe/probably is wrong) is to start the bike up & leave it idling whilst I put on my gear - usually takes about 5 mins.

Is this a good approach or is there a better method for warming it up?

Oh yeah, my bike is a TZR250 (2 Stroke), do these require a different warm-up to the 4 strokers?

Thanks
Kevin

Can't speak for 2 strokes but I've two air cooled 4 stroke inline 4s that I've used your warm up method with, using a bit of choke. Both have over a 100,000kms up and increasing...................

[scooterboynz]

me , start up bike , put on helmet , usually by then showing 45 deg , then start riding , dont give it heaps until up to normal operating temp , which is usually another few mins of riding ,,,,

[DemonWolf]

Start up the bike... wheel it out of the garge, lock garge, sit on bike putting on lid and gloves.. temp showing 40+ degree's on lcd.. ride outta town doing speed limit low revs.. then at open road the bike is at operating temp (78-82 degree) and I'm off doing my normal road speeds....

[kerryg]

I was wondering how everyone warms up their beasties in the mornings/before you ride.

Well personally, I find mine is already warm, and when it comes to riding, no further warming is needed, although it does seem to respond to a little manual encouragement

[Bonez]

Well personally, I find mine is already warm, and when it comes to riding, no further warming is needed, although it does seem to respond to a little manual encouragement

Don't thing the thread originator was refering to sheep.......................

[Sniper]

30 seconds is all it takes to get lubricant moving in a four stroke engine. I used to warm my two strokes up for a couple of minutes.

Exactly, I once had a mechanic whom I wouold have trusted with my mother say to me, "All this crap about warming up bikes and cars are shite. Just get the oil flowing around the engine for 10 seconds and then don't be stupid. Wait for it to warm up if you want to ride hard"

Those were really true words that I obey daily.

[Bonez]

" Wait for it to warm up if you want to ride hard"

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[Sniper]

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Point being??????????

[sunhuntin]

usually choke out, start bike [make sure headlight is off] gloves on, throw leg over seat, pull out onto the road. ride to the first corner [maybe 3 mins of riding at speed limit] choke part or whole way in, depending how much time i have to stuff around with it. then by the time i get to the bottom of the hill shes ready for whatever [doesnt stop her arsing around though ] also depends if shes got overly wet since last ride. usually shes under shelter, but sometimes thats not possible