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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Full choke about 10 seconds, half choke another 10, by the time I go back inside to put up the cover for my bike and get back outside about two minutes later to go to work, my neighbors can set their clocks when I leave at 5:20 am. They are probably glad too, the Bub Jug Huggers are a little on the loud (but deep) side . I still don't get what all the SVS is all about.
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
The jug huggers rock, i bet you wake up the whole neighborhood. I have them on my 06, if i left that early in the morning the neighbors probably wouldnt like me very much. roadhog1
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
If I leave early in the morning I roll down the drive with the choke out and key on and hit the starter just as I hit the street...that way the Cobras don't reverberate between my house and the neighbor's. Soon as I turn out of the neighborhood (block and a half) I go to half choke and then choke off within a mile, usually.

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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
Lately it's been about 70 degrees when I leave. I pull the knob all the way out and start it without twisting the throttle. Within a few seconds the idle drops and gets ragged just like flipping a switch. When that happens I go to 1/2 choke and ride off. All within 10 -15 secs. Within 1/2 mile push it all the way in and go.
In the evening when the temps are in the 80's-90's I pull it out 1/2 way and start then ride off. Push it in within a 1/4 mile.
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
Warm up? That implies I actually shut her down.

Honestly, about a minute this time of year with enricher all the way out, then maybe a mile or so 1/2 out. During the winter, it can be a full five minutes.

Odd thing is it used to warm up faster (idle increasing) before I pulled my AIS off. Still scratching my head over that one.
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
If I rode it the day before I just turn the ignition and start it, no choke. I am able to drive away after 10 to 15 seconds. If it has not been started for a few days 1/2 choke and start it, let it run for 10 to 15 seconds and drive away.
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
Full choke to start and pull in to the driveway, half choke while I gear up, choke off and ride. Never timed it but I'm guessing <5 min. total. A little longer when it's cold since it takes longer to gear up for the weather.

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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
cold weather full choke, but lately still in the mid 50's half choke..
its about a 2 miles to the freeway steady cruise about 35-50 mph and the bike still a little cold, as far as the oil coming from the tank. when I hit the e-way the choke is turned off going down the ramp.
and I am good to go.. but if I turn it off early I get a lean sneeze if I slow down and hit the throttle again.. it runs so good once warmed up completely that I really do not want to open the PMS another 1/2 turn.
If I let it just idle in the driveway depending on how cold it is outside. 5-10 minutes before all the oil is warmed up and the bike is ready to go.
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
i try to keep it simple. i full choke her in the mornings for about 30 secs then let her idle no choke while i get my helmet gloves etc on, then i ride.

i dont choke her at all in the afternoons...i just giver some gas and she cranks, then i let her idle no choke while i get gear on, then i ride!
 
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Re:How long do you let your R* warm up b4 riding 5 Months, 1 Week ago  
If I don't let mine warm up for at least 4-5 minutes, she complains. I've actually stalled it when giving it gas from a rolling stop (how embarassing)
  • I've developed a routine of starting it then getting the gear on, usually that's long enough.
     
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