Topic: 2 quick, daft questions!

[Jim Shea]

Should the petcock be turned to off when the bike is left overnight?
Should the engine be warmed up a little before riding?  Or does it damage the engine to sit for a minute or 2 to let it warm up?
Jim.

[Bob Wessner]

Should the petcock be turned to off when the bike is left overnight?
Should the engine be warmed up a little before riding?  Or does it damage the engine to sit for a minute or 2 to let it warm up?

I personally  turn off the petcock anytime I turn off the ignition. Some warming I think is a good before taking off, and a miinute or two is not too long. Usually I need to warm it longer than that, particularly during the cooler months.

[Jim Shea]

Thanks Bob.. I find if I warm it for a minute or so, the clanking noises stop, or at least diminsh!
Jim.

[Raul CB750K1]

I have a feeling of some deja-vu...


Raul

[Jim Shea]

Sorry if these q's have been asked before... but I have gone to faq's and Greenspun archives, but searching through the thousands of posts takes forever!!

[Bob Wessner]

Jim,

I've also found that that first clunky shift into first gear can be deminished if you hold the clutch in for a few seconds, then goose the throttle and then let it settle back to an idle, seems to free the clutch plates.

[Raul CB750K1]

In my opinion, the FAQ section is better as a read than as a troubleshooter. If you read through it you will understand lots of things that are related one to each other. I was just joking, I don't think anybody here mind answering questions, but if you are as beginner as you say you are I believe you should first understand the whole picture and then make the questions. Otherwise the answers will probably generate new questions...

Raul

[hymodyne]

yes, and yes.

hym