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Warm Weather Bikes

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Hotcakesman, Sep 12, 2014.

  1. Hotcakesman

    Hotcakesman Active Member

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    My girl is not happy with me or the weather
    it goes from 88F to 50 in a day
    she does not want to start or idle
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    I hate cold weather
    my plan is to ride until it snows or I get Carpel Tunnel
    surgery in October
     
    Hotcakesman, Sep 12, 2014
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  2. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like Wisconsin. . . .
    My XJ seems to like the cold air.
     
    Stumplifter, Sep 12, 2014
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  3. ADragonsTail

    ADragonsTail Member

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    Maybe you're just living in the wrong part of the country for bikes ?!?
     
    ADragonsTail, Sep 12, 2014
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  4. quebecois59

    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    It sounds just like the usual weather here in Quebec, and my bikes have always been happy with that.
     
    quebecois59, Sep 12, 2014
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  5. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    How clean are the enrichment circuits? Are there any air leaks?
    I ride nearly year-round and can start my Seca fairly easily when it's in the low 30's
     
    k-moe, Sep 12, 2014
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    My personal best is 23F. It was kind of nippy that morning. The speedo cable made a little noise for a while.
     
    bmarzka, Sep 12, 2014
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    You must be blessed.

    60 degree mornings and mine doesn't want to start.
     
    Gulrok, Sep 13, 2014
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    Mine will stat but didnt want to run well enough to go for a ride in the single digits. I have riden in the twenties before, the bike responds differently when its really cold. And takes a lot longer to warm up
     
    burger, Sep 16, 2014
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    Sounds like a carb clean with making sure the enrichment circuits are clear as well is in order....
     
    fiveofakind, Sep 16, 2014
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  10. Hotcakesman

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    it is more or less getting it to start, I have found the sweet spot I think
    and once it starts it does take a bit longer to warm up
    but still runs like a beast
     
    Hotcakesman, Sep 21, 2014
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