Short commute

Plavanchy · 08-02-2013, 09:03 PM

I currently drive only 1.4 miles to work (each way), How long should I warm the engine before I go. I've checked the motor when I get to work and its not even warm yet. The gz is so much fun I drive out of my way to put on more miles!

blaine · 08-02-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Plavanchy

I currently drive only 1.4 miles to work (each way), How long should I warm the engine before I go. I've checked the motor when I get to work and its not even warm yet. The gz is so much fun I drive out of my way to put on more miles!

As soon as you can.It's not good to have a air cooled engine running & not moving.A engine warms quicker when it is working.
:cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 08-02-2013, 11:21 PM

A short drive is considered severe conditions to an engine. The engine never gets up to operating temps and the oil never gets up to a proper temp either. By all means go out of your way and smell the flowers on the way. The bike will thank you for the added exercise.

Plavanchy · 08-02-2013, 11:24 PM

So, just start and go............after a few minutes?

blaine · 08-03-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Plavanchy

So, just start and go............after a few minutes?

Yep. :cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 08-03-2013, 02:35 AM

My routine for start up and go was something like this.
Start the bike, check all the lights for proper function, check horn, zip up jacket, strap on helmet, gloves and ride off. Just a couple minutes of warm up and you should be ready to go. Just back of the choke a little as the engine warms up and you should be chokeless in a half mile or so.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-05-2013, 09:20 AM

I roll off with the bike still using choke. As soon as you're at speed, cut off the choke. The bike needs to be run on it's own and it will warm up faster that way. Oil pressure at idle is not enough to properly lube the head, IMHO. Engines needs to be gushing oil all over the place in order to stay healthy.

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Plavanchy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 128	Short commute I currently drive only 1.4 miles to work (each way), How long should I warm the engine before I go. I've checked the motor when I get to work and its not even warm yet. The gz is so much fun I drive out of my way to put on more miles! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2013, 11:21 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Short commute A short drive is considered severe conditions to an engine. The engine never gets up to operating temps and the oil never gets up to a proper temp either. By all means go out of your way and smell the flowers on the way. The bike will thank you for the added exercise. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2013, 11:24 PM	#4
Plavanchy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 128	Re: Short commute So, just start and go............after a few minutes?
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08-03-2013, 02:35 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Short commute My routine for start up and go was something like this. Start the bike, check all the lights for proper function, check horn, zip up jacket, strap on helmet, gloves and ride off. Just a couple minutes of warm up and you should be ready to go. Just back of the choke a little as the engine warms up and you should be chokeless in a half mile or so.
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08-05-2013, 09:20 AM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Short commute I roll off with the bike still using choke. As soon as you're at speed, cut off the choke. The bike needs to be run on it's own and it will warm up faster that way. Oil pressure at idle is not enough to properly lube the head, IMHO. Engines needs to be gushing oil all over the place in order to stay healthy.
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