cold start up

coldfingers · 04-04-2008, 08:13 AM

I just started up my bike for the first time after sitting all winter and it started fine but it sure runs fast for a bit when first started and it kind of makes cringe to hear it running that fast. Is this normal for the 1600's? In the summer it isn't as bad, I suppose the temp. is higher so it doesn't call for it to speed up as much.

Todd · 04-04-2008, 08:15 AM

Yes, its normal...the ECM is doing its job the way it was designed. Should only idle faster for a few minutes. I never have to use the fast-idle (aka "choke") knob either..

04-04-2008, 09:14 AM

It will soon be warm and all will be normal again.

hangon702 · 04-06-2008, 09:30 PM

What the good word Todd? and whats all that Green stuff in the back ground

tomk · 04-06-2008, 09:48 PM

He's trying to make us believe that it's warm there!

04-06-2008, 10:09 PM

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He's trying to make us believe that it's warm there!

Hah. I used to live just down the pike from Frostbite Falls MN, and I guarantee you that it's still to cold there unless you like riding in a snowmobile suit and Pacs.

Todd · 04-06-2008, 11:46 PM

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What the good word Todd? and whats all that Green stuff in the back ground

Its all good...haven't missed more that a 2 week period of riding all winter long here (and tomorrow will be day 8 right now due to rain and 40's and 50's temps...and if it goes much longer I'm putting on the rain suit and taking a spin).

Hope all is good with you.

That green stuff is trees and grass

I know its different from what you guys have over there.......don't think those pines in the background would last too long out in the desert!!

Caddman, I don't know where you think I am, but it's nowhere near MN....we were in the upper 60's and mid 70's till last week.

04-06-2008, 11:58 PM

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Caddman, I don't know where you think I am, but it's nowhere near MN....we were in the upper 60's and mid 70's till last week.

I thought we were talking about coldfingers, who is evidently in Warren Mn.

Todd · 04-07-2008, 12:07 AM

Gotcha...I don't to cold climate...strictly south of the Mason/Dixon for me.....

lonewolf · 04-07-2008, 05:30 AM

bah humbug ! rode on friday and sat. plowable snow today ! having a tuff time buying into al gores global warming theory !

coldfingers · 04-07-2008, 12:43 PM

Hey lonewolf, We missed the snow you got but its no heat wave here yet. I did start the bike up but it sits in a heated garage!! They keep saying next weekend it will be in the 50's so we will see.

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coldfingers Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warren, MN. Posts: 166	cold start up I just started up my bike for the first time after sitting all winter and it started fine but it sure runs fast for a bit when first started and it kind of makes cringe to hear it running that fast. Is this normal for the 1600's? In the summer it isn't as bad, I suppose the temp. is higher so it doesn't call for it to speed up as much. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#2
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	cold start up Yes, its normal...the ECM is doing its job the way it was designed. Should only idle faster for a few minutes. I never have to use the fast-idle (aka "choke") knob either.. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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hangon702 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 113	cold start up What the good word Todd? and whats all that Green stuff in the back ground
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04-07-2008, 12:07 AM	#9
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	cold start up Gotcha...I don't to cold climate...strictly south of the Mason/Dixon for me..... __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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04-07-2008, 05:30 AM	#10
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	cold start up bah humbug ! rode on friday and sat. plowable snow today ! having a tuff time buying into al gores global warming theory ! __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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04-07-2008, 12:43 PM	#11
coldfingers Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warren, MN. Posts: 166	cold start up Hey lonewolf, We missed the snow you got but its no heat wave here yet. I did start the bike up but it sits in a heated garage!! They keep saying next weekend it will be in the 50's so we will see.
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