Do I need to let my scooter warm up?
Once you start an engine, you can let it idle ’til the gas tank empties. It’s not going to hurt the engine. Warm your scooter up as much or as little as you want, as long as you have been changing your oil regularly and are using the right weight of oil for the current climate.
Do motorcycles need to warm up before driving?
It is crucial that you let your motorcycle warm up before riding it as it will have a profound effect on the performance and safety. There are a lot of seals and rings inside the engine that require oil circulating at optimal temperature. Warming up a motorcycle allows that oil to circulate efficiently.
Why does my scooter slowly stop running after 1500 miles?
The problem is a valve adjustment and it seems to rear its’ ugly head starting somewhere around the 1500 mile mark. When the engine is cold and the valve adjustment is too tight, but not so tight as to keep the exhaust valve open, the engine will start.
Is it possible to run a scooter with no power?
Essentially the scooter is still running, just once warm it is hit and miss if I can open throttle fully or not with repect to it cutting out. Some days yes. Some days no! I have removed spark plug and cleaned it, it looked fine! Any ideas on what else I can check?.
Why does my car take so long to warm up?
The fan clutch may be locked up and would cause a load on the engine and excessive airflow across the radiator not allowing the engine to get to operating temperature fast enough. It may take a real long time to even get close to the normal operation temperature.
Why does my scooter die under full acceleration?
But if I allow it warm up for a bit (60sec) it reacts better but not perfect, it will accelerate a bit more than before but will also die on power towards full acceleration. Essentially the scooter is still running, just once warm it is hit and miss if I can open throttle fully or not with repect to it cutting out.
Essentially the scooter is still running, just once warm it is hit and miss if I can open throttle fully or not with repect to it cutting out. Some days yes. Some days no! I have removed spark plug and cleaned it, it looked fine! Any ideas on what else I can check?.
The problem is a valve adjustment and it seems to rear its’ ugly head starting somewhere around the 1500 mile mark. When the engine is cold and the valve adjustment is too tight, but not so tight as to keep the exhaust valve open, the engine will start.
How long should I warm up my motorcycle before riding?
How long should you warm up a motorcycle? About one minute is plenty of time to allow the piston and other parts to gradually expand and ensure good oil circulation to the upper end. Most riders start the engine and spend a minute or two putting on their helmet and preparing to ride.
But if I allow it warm up for a bit (60sec) it reacts better but not perfect, it will accelerate a bit more than before but will also die on power towards full acceleration. Essentially the scooter is still running, just once warm it is hit and miss if I can open throttle fully or not with repect to it cutting out.