In a message dated 3/24/00 4:38:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The engine has been designed to take that load and the maximum wear will > normally take place while warming up the engine, but what ever you do, do not > stand there and rev up the engine waiting for the temperature to rise, just > drive the bike from startup, avoiding overreving and come to terms with the > engine. Charles, Thanks for the advice. I do not let my Vmax idle on its centerstand (or sidestand for that matter) in order to warm it up. I simply fire the engine up, and take off. I cruise at about 35-45 m.p.h. until the temp needle reaches its normal position. I have always been fascinated with a proper engine warm-up. Gordon Jennings from Motorcyclist magazine penned an article a few years ago about the proper way to warm-up and engine and also the proper way to break a new engine in. Darrin ............................................. To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm .............................................
