Should you let a motorcycle warm-up?
Most riders start the engine and spend a minute or two putting on their helmet and preparing to ride. Once they’re ready, so is the bike. To wrap it up, warm up your bike for at least a minute before heading out. That way you’re not wasting time – and you’re likely saving your engine from wear.
Can I ride my motorcycle with the choke on?
The answer is no, it is NOT OK to ride your motorcycle with the choke on. Whilst your motorcycle might technically run with the choke on, you should not do so.
Why does my motorcycle take long to warm-up?
Also, the motorcycle engine being air-cooled probably means it takes longer to come up to operating temperature. It’s in full cooling mode, so to speak, all the time. A water-cooled engine keeps the cooling system turned off until the engine is warm, so it can warm up faster.
What is considered a lot of km on a motorcycle?
YES, many bikes, especailly those designed for touring, can last for >100,000kms without any problems whatsoever. However, that is NOT typical of most sportbikes. As for AVERAGE mileage (remember guys, that’s what he was asking about), I’d say it’s in the 5,000-15,000km/yr range.
Can a motorcycle start with the choke off?
I let the engine warm up. As I take the choke off, it stalls when the choke is nearly off. I can ride the bike, but have to leave the choke on half way or it will stall when I come to a stop. Over the winter I left gas in the tank with fuel stabilizer. I also had the fuel valve shut off so gas would not enter the carb.
When to use a choke on a carburetor?
Utilizing a choke allows you to enrich the air fuel mixture by reducing air flow. This will increase the vaporized fuel in the engine when the engine is trying to start. After the engine warms up, the choke can be pushed close. This will allow the air fuel mixture to be governed by the carburetor.
Is there a choke on a fuel injected bike?
The answer is no, fuel injected bikes do not have a mechanical choke. A fuel injected bike does not have a carburetor. The air and fuel mixtures are determined by the Engine Control Unit (ECU). If the engine wants a rich fuel mixture for starting, it can automatically increase the amount of fuel injected into the cylinders.
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.
I let the engine warm up. As I take the choke off, it stalls when the choke is nearly off. I can ride the bike, but have to leave the choke on half way or it will stall when I come to a stop. Over the winter I left gas in the tank with fuel stabilizer. I also had the fuel valve shut off so gas would not enter the carb.
Utilizing a choke allows you to enrich the air fuel mixture by reducing air flow. This will increase the vaporized fuel in the engine when the engine is trying to start. After the engine warms up, the choke can be pushed close. This will allow the air fuel mixture to be governed by the carburetor.
The answer is no, fuel injected bikes do not have a mechanical choke. A fuel injected bike does not have a carburetor. The air and fuel mixtures are determined by the Engine Control Unit (ECU). If the engine wants a rich fuel mixture for starting, it can automatically increase the amount of fuel injected into the cylinders.
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.