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You should be using the choke(enrichener) to start the bike from a cold condition. Give it a couple minutes of fast idle to get the juices flowing and lightly touch the engine fins. If they are warm then just ride off with partial choke for a short while and then you are done. Two minutes of fast idle gives you time to do a safety check. All lights, brake lights with hand lever and foot lever, horn, signals, a quick glance at the chain and tires too. Then get your gear on and ride. I normally am dressed except for my helmet before firing up the bike.
And yes I am a bit of a safety nut. I can't and won't ride without a full compliment of riding gear. It is a bit of a pain now and again but I don't plan on suffering badly from even a little mishap that may occur.
I will now tell you what I tell all new riders. Get a copy of Proficient Motorcycling written by David Hough. It is the best and cheapest life insurance you can buy. A long dry read but packed with all the good stuff to stay safe on the streets.
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