how do you know when the engine is warm? [Archive]

turtleboy

03-20-2006, 05:49 PM

How long should I wait till the engine is warm to start riding? Should I wait a few minutes or when the fan comes on? Thanks.

hondaboy400ex55

03-20-2006, 06:29 PM

3-5 minutes

Ridin' Jesse

03-20-2006, 06:32 PM

Don't take to long...few mins..I just wait for the exhaust coming out the pipe to be warm.

BSTURDIVANT

03-20-2006, 06:42 PM

Side cases should be warm to touch!

z400clone

03-20-2006, 06:57 PM

I feel the head/cylinder area with my bare hand. When it's warm/hot, I know I'm ready. That is what you are wanting to "warm up"

turtleboy

03-21-2006, 12:16 AM

cool, thanks guys! :)