Warming of engine

Okay im back! Remember what i discussed previously?

Yes, about warming of the engines.

Basically to some it's still a myth.

Generally most bikes come with fuel injection in recent years.

As such, starting the bike is just a button to press with convenience at mind.

However most riders are not technically inclined.

They have no idea of how the basic of mechanics work.

So, this simple is a general guideline from my own understanding,

Of why warming up your engine is crucial.

Take your body as an example.

A cold bike is akin to you sleeping soundly.

Starting your bike is like waking up from your sleep.

So the moment you start your engine and revving it up high,

Is like asking you to run 2.4km immediately after waking up.

Not a nice feeling eh? Same goes to your bike.

With your engine cold, all the engine oil has flowed to the bottom-most of the engine;

The crankcase.

This means you have little oil in your piston skirt, valves and so on.

Oil is still a substance, and it requires time to spread around the engine.

By revving high of your engine when your engine is cold,

Your engine parts does not have enough oil to protect it against frictional heat.

Over time this will damage your engine and lead to expensive repairs.

Warming up your engine allows oil to be spread around the engine,

To ensure proper lubrication.

Also, engine oil works best when its slightly heated, 

As the oil thins slightly due to the heat and not coagulate like a paste.

This in turn, protects your expensive engine.

For myself, i allow an ample time to warm the engine,

For around 5-7mins. 

As my engine is air cooled, it's strongly not advisable to idle the engine for long periods of time.

With no air flowing around the engine, there is no air cooling it as well.

This can overheat the engine.

Not good.

There you go! Warming up the engine is simple and takes just 5mins of your time.

Start the engine, let it idle for 5mins, 

and you are good to go!