Warming Up Engine

[ArmyJoe]

How long do you usually warm up the engine?

One bar.

 

[MarkLawson]

Seems to me that one would want the engine to be warmed up before putting a load on it (driving it), if possible. Tolerances in the engine are designed to be in specs when the engine is at operating temperature & all parts have expanded into their intended dimensions. While the engine does run when cold, there may be a risk of abnormal wear & tear if loaded before being warmed up. An example of that is that you should only check your oil level at operating temp, not cold.

The manual says 1 or 2 bars. Seems reasonable to me.

 

[Firefly]

Seems to me that one would want the engine to be warmed up before putting a load on it (driving it), if possible. Tolerances in the engine are designed to be in specs when the engine is at operating temperature & all parts have expanded into their intended dimensions. While the engine does run when cold, there may be a risk of abnormal wear & tear if loaded before being warmed up. An example of that is that you should only check your oil level at operating temp, not cold.

The manual says 1 or 2 bars. Seems reasonable to me.

:agree:

The times when I have taken off without a full warmup-- the Spyder flat out does not run as good--- that's enough of a sign for me to let her warm up.

 

[Campverdefela]

Manual says to let it warm to 1-2 bars. I usually abide by this. Warmup time is less when it's hot out for sure.

When I do take off without proper warmup - I do find myself needing to feather the clutch more/play with throttle on takeoff until she's warm.

The warmup time isn't just about reaching good operating temp --- it's about getting the oil doing it's job before putting things under load.

10 minutes sounds excessive. I've noticed around 5 to be typical - depending on weather, how long Spyder has sat, etc....

:agree: For me, at least 1 bar, two better, if not she gives me a little cough. If you have to not warm it up to 1 bar at least start out slowly...

 

[TreeHillSpyder]

I have learned to wait for one bar.

Hey Everyone.

I have learned with my 09 SE5 that I need to let it warm up to at least one bar. If I don't do this, then it does have some very noticeable hesitation between first and second gear. I don't find it to be a huge issue at this time. It's been this way since I bought the bike new in January 2010.

Brian
Wilmington, NC

 

[IWN2RYD]

We have all debated or read debates on engine damage and when it actually occurs... We all know that our oils fall to the bottom when not in use.

We also know there is no mileage limit on our warranties. But if we followed the manual to the letter a lot of us would not be happy with the performance of the ryde. Specifically the tire pressure.

The engines of today are not like the old. The tolerances are so darn tight, and we are using synthetic oils now. While I agree it is best to warm the bikes up as the manual states, it is NOT going to kill an engine like these if we do not in a short period of time. It would take quite a while and thousands of starts with abusive running immediately to have a negative effect.

That is why I wrote my thoughts the way I did... In other words... Drive it calmly until all the fluids and parts are at the normal operating temps.. Then drive as you like. There is absolutely no reason to sit in the driveway for 5-10 minutes in most weather conditions before driving the vehicle. But starting and "Taking off" is not a good idea. Calm is just fine...

I mean, how many folks here do this as instructed/advised by your Automobile manufacturer?

That all said, by the time I have my gear on and the garage door down the gauge is at the first bar.

Anyway, this has gotten kind of a little far away from the original question. To me this members issue is excessive and does not matter if the bike is at 1 or 2 bars before ryding....

 

[Campverdefela]

"Anyway, this has gotten kind of a little far away from the original question. To me this members issue is excessive and does not matter if the bike is at 1 or 2 bars before ryding...." He may have just exaggerated a little and thats why some of us are just relating what happens with us...

 

[IWN2RYD]

"Anyway, this has gotten kind of a little far away from the original question. To me this members issue is excessive and does not matter if the bike is at 1 or 2 bars before ryding...." He may have just exaggerated a little and thats why some of us are just relating what happens with us...

pps: That makes since... Just trying to not get to far out that is all :2thumbs::doorag:

 

[Yeochief]

Warm Up

:agree:My neighbor, who was an engineer at BRP when they were developing the Spyder advised me to always warm the machine up before riding. That allows all the various parts to expand to their operating dimensions. Warming up your machine will prevent problems down the road such as oil leaks and premature part failure.

Fire it up, get out of the garage, put on helmet and other gear. Here in Florida I have one bar by the time the garage door closes and in the .4 miles to the highway, at least two bars and away we go!:2thumbs:

 

[Raptor]

I agree with the warm up camp. After engine start, I put on my helmet and gloves and by that time (just a few minutes) she is at one bar and good to go. That's how I do it anyway. Seems to work out nicely.

 

[Firefly]

But if we followed the manual to the letter a lot of us would not be happy with the performance of the ryde. Specifically the tire pressure.

What's wrong with the recommended tire pressures?

13-17 front
26-30 rear

I run 17 and 26 -- works fine.

 

[Raptor]

What's wrong with the recommended tire pressures?

13-17 front
26-30 rear

I run 17 and 26 -- works fine.

Yeah, but what kind of oil do you use... :shocked: ... :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[Firefly]

Yeah, but what kind of oil do you use... :shocked: ... :roflblack: :roflblack:

In my tires I like to use a straight 30 weight...... :roflblack:

 

[Raptor]

Dan, you are a Baaaad man! :roflblack:

As a side note, our RSS seems to like to be warmed up more than 14 does. The RSS gets real fussy if I just get on and take off. So I really do think there is merit to the idea of letting the engine come up to temp. It sure won't hurt anything!

 

[SpyderWolf]

Dan, you are a Baaaad man! :roflblack:

As a side note, our RSS seems to like to be warmed up more than 14 does. The RSS gets real fussy if I just get on and take off. So I really do think there is merit to the idea of letting the engine come up to temp. It sure won't hurt anything!

Does your wife know you are treating her Spyder poorly? :dontknow: :roflblack:

 

[IWN2RYD]

What's wrong with the recommended tire pressures?

13-17 front
26-30 rear

I run 17 and 26 -- works fine.

LOL... whatever man... Look up the threads on your own... :roflblack::thumbup:

 

[Raptor]

Does your wife know you are treating her Spyder poorly? :dontknow: :roflblack:

Michael, yer gonna blow my cover!! It took a few times of fussiness to figure out that the RSS didn't like leaving the stable without a little warm up first. But no worries now since I have started letting things come up to temp. Both machines are much happier campers now! :spyder:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Michael, yer gonna blow my cover!! It took a few times of fussiness to figure out that the RSS didn't like leaving the stable without a little warm up first. But no worries now since I have started letting things come up to temp. Both machines are much happier campers now! :spyder:

Not trying to interrupt your marital bliss, I was just curious. I hope she is back to ryding soon as well. :thumbup:

 

[Firefly]

LOL... whatever man... Look up the threads on your own... :roflblack::thumbup:

So what pressures are you running?