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lildjmotox

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• Sep 25, 2001

• #1

when you first get to the riding spot should you warm you r bike up before fiding. if yes for how long

 

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spanky250

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Dec 10, 2000

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• Sep 25, 2001

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Yes, always warm a two-stroke engine before riding ( I'm assuming you have a two-stroke? ;) ), or you run a risk of seizing the piston and/or crank. Simply let it idle, giving it small blips of throttle to keep it from loading up, until the cylinder and radiators feel warm. It usually takes two or three minutes for my bike.

 

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125 rider

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Oct 1, 2000

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• Sep 30, 2001

• #3

You'll usualy know when its good and warm when the throttle response is 100%. If i dont warm my bike long enough and go riding, it usualy runs like a donkey until its hot.

 

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derekb_55

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• Oct 1, 2001

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In my manual is says to warm it up until the engine is warm through your glove.

 

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FMX_novice

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• Oct 2, 2001

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I warm mine up with the choke on for 15 seconds at idle speed, then i turn the choke off and blip the throttle for 45 seconds. I ride the bike easily, low revs, no powershifting or cracking the throttle for a few minutes. Once the bike has been running about 3 minutes the motor will be warm and ready to take a beating.