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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
True that. Warming the engine before you ride it is at best a waste of fuel
Sitting still idling, (even a fast idle), causes the engine to take the longest time to heat up, the oil pressure is at the lowest it can be for as long as possible and everything is lacking the ideal fit it will get when it is hot, so you want to get it to temperature as quickly as you reasonably can - which is achieved by starting it and riding it without wasting time and fuel warming it up. So press the button, put your other glove on and ride away, gently of course - don't spank it when it's cold - and get some heat in it as soon as you can.
Warming up - don't do it; start it ride it.
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Ok el wise Squid- What about racebikes? Not so easy to warm them up by riding! At best you get a lap before having to give it the berries!