Is it bad to rev a cold motorcycle engine?
For the most part, it is not bad for a motorcycle engine to be revved whether it be in neutral or in gear. However, a single high rev should not last more than a few seconds because that can cause damage to the cylinder walls and pistons as they overheat.
Is it OK to cold start a bike?
Most “bikers” will rev a cold engine to its absolute limit, and then there are those who flood the engine by trying to kick-start it one too many times. Both these techniques can harm your engine. While every bike enthusiast has his or her own theory of a perfect cold start, here are a few tried and tested methods that’ll make life a lot simpler.
What makes a motorcycle start in the Cold?
Much like a human body, vehicles need liquids to function – their most important resource being fuel. Though most motorcycles have a bit of fuel left over in the carburettor, it isn’t enough to get the bike going, especially when it’s cold.
Is it OK to start a motorcycle in the winter?
Most bikers agree, if done properly, it lubricates the inside of the engine. Others say no, that it can be harmful to the battery and may lead to condensation build-up inside the engine and exhaust. So, what’s the best practice for starting your motorcycle during winter?
What should I do if my bike won’t start?
If the bike fails to start in the first try, do not keep the ignition going at it for prolonged periods. This will drain the battery pretty quick and result in major issues in the future. The idle solution is to press the starter for 5 seconds at a time and provide a 20 seconds cool off period before the next try.
Most “bikers” will rev a cold engine to its absolute limit, and then there are those who flood the engine by trying to kick-start it one too many times. Both these techniques can harm your engine. While every bike enthusiast has his or her own theory of a perfect cold start, here are a few tried and tested methods that’ll make life a lot simpler.
Much like a human body, vehicles need liquids to function – their most important resource being fuel. Though most motorcycles have a bit of fuel left over in the carburettor, it isn’t enough to get the bike going, especially when it’s cold.
What to do when your Harley starts stalling?
Start the bike cold. Mist the intake flanges with brake cleaner. If your bike’s idle drops, or the engine stalls, you have an intake leak. If this is the case, replace the intake seals along with the front & rear intake flanges. If the bike passes the intake test; have the dealer or your mechanic scan the m/c for possible codes.
Why does my Harley Davidson stall when I idle?
It always starts easily when cold and idles well, but after a few minutes, if I’m idling awhile to get out of my driveway, the idle will fall and the engine will threaten to stall. If it does stall it’s hard to get started again, I have to give it a little throttle to get it to start and stay running.