DOC HARLEY: HOW LONG TO WARM UP YOUR MOTORCYCLE

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Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! This week he answers a viewer's question on how long you should wait after starting your motorcycle before riding.
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Doc Harley is a motorcycle technician at Low Country Harley-Davidson with over thirty years working on motorcycles. Over the years at the dealership he has worked on Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Triumph motorcycles with a few other brands here and there from trade-ins. There are thousands of how-to videos out on KZread and other websites across the world. Doc’s goal is to help solve problems that people run into when using their service manual, share insights only found as a certified Harley® technician, and some of the tips he’s picked up over the years.
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  • @carolinarider5237
    @carolinarider52374 жыл бұрын

    I warm it up until the RPM's go down to the regular idle and while I'm putting my gear on. Then I take it easy on for the next few miles.

  • @Jack8540gmail

    @Jack8540gmail

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi I ever 2004 Harley Davidson when I speed up to 30 to 40 miles an hour the front in aback vibrate one side pull the clutch in let the Trotter out it just go smooth what do I need

  • @blakeoneal8306

    @blakeoneal8306

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don’t rpm’s rise as it warms up 👀

  • @carolinarider5237

    @carolinarider5237

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blakeoneal8306 yes a little. It's normal.

  • @Airisweetheart

    @Airisweetheart

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@blakeoneal8306 my choke says otherwise

  • @michaelarmstrong6551

    @michaelarmstrong6551

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best gas for 2004 pan head road king?

  • @sallua2901
    @sallua29015 жыл бұрын

    Carbed 94 Fatboy, this thing takes longer than my wife to warm up.

  • @dustinfocke8868

    @dustinfocke8868

    5 жыл бұрын

    sal lua my 92 FXR is the same, so was my 99 FXSTC. Evos are cold natured as hell.

  • @lilynmike26

    @lilynmike26

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your doing it wrong😂

  • @aaronanderson7619

    @aaronanderson7619

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad my little evo isn't the only one. Man she's a loving scooter warmed up tho.... usually an hour down the road.

  • @benjytexas

    @benjytexas

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sure, when you're trying to warm her up, but she warms up quickly when I show up!

  • @gucci4871

    @gucci4871

    5 жыл бұрын

    My 78 oem wife , don't warm up , don't lubercate , barely works, except for that tail pipe with no cat .wonder if local hd would take her on trade . lol 😂

  • @PhinAI
    @PhinAI5 жыл бұрын

    I like to sit out on the bike and rev it up until the neighbors start to look out their windows. When I see the police coming down the road, I know it's warm enough, and I take off.

  • @stratoseleftheriadis3696

    @stratoseleftheriadis3696

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too😜

  • @thunderkiss0000

    @thunderkiss0000

    5 жыл бұрын

    Funny

  • @theteddy1487

    @theteddy1487

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@brianleeper5737 "... dregs of society..." I don't think you actually know the meaning of the words you are using.

  • @brianleeper5737

    @brianleeper5737

    5 жыл бұрын

    ​@@theteddy1487 I expect that, in your demented world, they are the pillars of society.

  • @theteddy1487

    @theteddy1487

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@brianleeper5737 Not being able to afford an expensive life style does not make someone a part of the dregs of society. Broad generalizations almost always make the person stating them look subpar on an intellectual level.

  • @heatherrrenea
    @heatherrrenea5 жыл бұрын

    My neighbor is really wanting one of these cause every time I hit the horn before leaving in the mornings (to let everyone know that “I’m living the Dream” I hear him yelling out a bunch of stuff about Harley Davidsons to the top of his lungs and he can hardly contain himself jumping up and down and flailing his arms all about! It’s so cute. I’ve started really holding down on it now even as I pass by his drive and wave to him to show my support.

  • @richardhurtz2617

    @richardhurtz2617

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nappy Vids Lol. Thank you I needed a laugh today

  • @benjytexas

    @benjytexas

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on getting a new BF!

  • @sleipnir694

    @sleipnir694

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hes flapping his arms to cool down ...obviously too hot ...

  • @lesblack8036
    @lesblack80364 жыл бұрын

    When i can't keep my hand on the rear cly more than 3 to 4 seconds I'm gone it's worked for me for 45 yrs

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham86344 жыл бұрын

    Been riding many many years can't believe I clicked on this video

  • @theoriginalmikeg.

    @theoriginalmikeg.

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @nico8587d

    @nico8587d

    3 жыл бұрын

    My 1987 FLHTC warms up while I put on my jacket, gloves, and check my hair in the mirror.

  • @garypayton5081

    @garypayton5081

    Ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @Alimahmoudi1992
    @Alimahmoudi19928 ай бұрын

    Not 5 not 10 not 15, Just half a minute, This is one decent doc

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er Жыл бұрын

    When I got my '66 Chevy Biscayne with a 283 the owner's manual said that no engine warm-up was necessary. I lived in Michigan at the time where it was not unusual for morning temps to be below 0 degrees F. I raced the piss out of that car and never did it burn any oil and I never had one problem with the engine. Today's oils are much better and being a motorcycle where it is likely to be driven is warmer weather I'd say that a warm-up is not doing anything but wasting fuel.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    Жыл бұрын

    It is my opinion you are mixing apples and oranges. You wonderful car is water/ temperature controlled. Our motors are air cooled and dependent on oil temperature…..Doc

  • @Pro1er

    @Pro1er

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson This is true, an air cooled engine warms up much faster, especially if a car has a cast iron V-8 block and 6 quarts of oil.

  • @jimfisher3161
    @jimfisher31613 жыл бұрын

    I used to put a space heater next to the ol pan in winter before starting. Sure helped ease the kicking!

  • @johncasor9698
    @johncasor96984 жыл бұрын

    the guy next door to me bought a new harley and the dealership told him to warm it up for no less then 15 mins...Haha... i am a harley mechanic for many years and i told him: no wrong more like 2 mins max... he still warms it up for 15 long ass mins... that bike must be hot as hell...

  • @tristonmurdock4586

    @tristonmurdock4586

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean to be fair, the bike is definitely up to temp 😂

  • @wind-inmy-face7949
    @wind-inmy-face79494 жыл бұрын

    Great to know! So glad I found your channel. We all spend a lot of money on our motorcycles. It only makes sense to take care of them so they will last a good long while.

  • @harleyhawk7959
    @harleyhawk79595 жыл бұрын

    I have my heated garage temperature set at 200 degrees that way I dont have to wait.

  • @johnware6272

    @johnware6272

    5 жыл бұрын

    Do you live in Germany? Too soon?

  • @benjytexas

    @benjytexas

    5 жыл бұрын

    So you and Granny don't get cold!

  • @randyweidner1067

    @randyweidner1067

    4 жыл бұрын

    You must have money up the Ying Yang, your gonna melt it you need them plastic parts!!!

  • @Hero_of_Legend

    @Hero_of_Legend

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@randyweidner1067 I am going to go out on a limb, and say the guy was joking.

  • @anthonysutherland8601

    @anthonysutherland8601

    3 жыл бұрын

    LEDGEND

  • @tomrizzo1554
    @tomrizzo15545 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info doc always great videos but I guess it all so depends on the ambient temperature.. here in Florida we are starting off at 92 degrees in the spring and summer

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry59624 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 5 minute warmer-upper. I like my engine to be at 170 F before I take off. This usually takes less than 5 minutes, but I want the oil to be easily circulating before I have the parts moving. Probably way overkill, but just taking care of what I have.

  • @chainshishd9127
    @chainshishd91275 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your video, I knew that the temperature had to be in the 200's but wasn't dead on. I usually let my bike warm up for one minute.

  • @rapidroykendall7828
    @rapidroykendall78284 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very informative I usually let my bike run for a couple of minutes and then ride it nice and easy for a while I have a temperature gauge in the oil and it regularly reads 202-210 here in Florida nice to know that that is where it's supposed to run

  • @ironsteed5766
    @ironsteed57665 жыл бұрын

    Good to know I've been doing it right. I always let my M8 warm up a few minutes. Give it a little throttle to idle it down then ease on down the road.

  • @roryolson61
    @roryolson613 жыл бұрын

    I am a pilot and Harleys are air cooled just like my airplane. I do what's called a Preflight before I even start it. After starting it has to warm up before I do a mag check. By the time I get to the runway it's been at least 5 minutes. Waiting a minute before running down the road on my Harley doesn't seem that long to me. Doc is always right! I also have a temp gauge oil dip stick. I can check the oil temperature at any moment.

  • @roryolson61

    @roryolson61

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VailJohnson - max power takeoff is no more than 2,700 rpm. The cylinders are very similar being air cooled aluminum fins. I climb out at about 100 so there's plenty of air cooling the cylinders. I think I'll stick with Doc`s suggestion as I'm never in a rush to get going.

  • @Alimahmoudi1992

    @Alimahmoudi1992

    8 ай бұрын

    You think too much, Harleys and airplanes have no one single thing in common, lol

  • @alanwhiteside410

    @alanwhiteside410

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Alimahmoudi1992Oh but you’re wrong.

  • @williambeebe7285
    @williambeebe72853 жыл бұрын

    Another terrific video that explains the reasoning behind such a simple but little adhered to procedure.

  • @Beast-mc3cn
    @Beast-mc3cn4 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Doc Harley! I learn a lot from your videos 👍🏼

  • @-dirk-65
    @-dirk-655 жыл бұрын

    You really had me Doc. I've own a RoadKing, & it's pretty loud. I live in a quiet neighborhood & always feel a little insensitive when I start it early. Appreciate only 15-30 seconds is necessary, & i didn't know that. THANKS for the info. You earned a new subscriber.

  • @rogerscott9332

    @rogerscott9332

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, been warning my 20 Heritage till the RPM's drop down to about normal while I'm getting my gear on. Probably a wee bit too long, especially with my new shift, gotta leave the house at 0200.

  • @maxxbenzz7842

    @maxxbenzz7842

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm in a apt with underground parking. V@H pro pipe. Feel sorry for the folks on the first floor at 5 am😬

  • @DCdrumrdad1
    @DCdrumrdad15 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Doc. I usually start my SGS then do the walk around as you described. Then I put my helmet & riding gloves on. I then sit on her, find a good playlist on the Boom II audio and take it easy for the next 10 to 15 mins. Worked hard for this baby. Definitely try and take care of her. By the way, she was dyno-tuned by another “Doc” at Doc’s Performance Tuning in Minneola, FLA.

  • @mojomanmurph1925

    @mojomanmurph1925

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I start my 2017 SGS up and five minutes later after the Boom audio system syncs to my phone so I can play my tunes, then I feel the engine is warmed up enough. Ok, it's really like a minute to sync but feels like 5.

  • @chrisleonguerrero4178
    @chrisleonguerrero41785 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doc Harley, great tip on warm ups, needed to know

  • @brenthill3241
    @brenthill32414 жыл бұрын

    This is the most important advice of all along with not riding like a crazy person. I can't remember the times I've told people to warm up their vehicles of all types before subjecting them to high load conditions. It's always said to be the manufacturer's fault when there's a cracked piston or a spun bearing but the fact is well know that owners manuals detailing proper operation often remain sealed in their plastic packages for over a decade without of course ever having been read.

  • @natemiller1392
    @natemiller13925 жыл бұрын

    Awesome info! Great to know! I completely forgot about the 30-second warm up, I've been letting it go a minute or two.

  • @jobeta22
    @jobeta225 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Doc. Great video. Great tips. On warm days, I take about a minute before riding and do the checks you suggested. On winter, I give it more time. Usually, the motorcycle fast idle is an indication of when the bike is ready to ride.

  • @simplybuilt_1708

    @simplybuilt_1708

    Жыл бұрын

    What is the fast idle?

  • @joehoe7551

    @joehoe7551

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simplybuilt_1708 when you hear it, you’ll know ;)

  • @jerryhubbard4461
    @jerryhubbard44612 жыл бұрын

    When I start my Tri Glide as I did all of my other bikes, I allowed it to warm sitting for less than a min. But then my wife and I would get on the cruise through the neighborhood in second gear for about a mile never reving the engine. I do believer in warming the engine and as you say slowly.

  • @Mytwistedvoices
    @Mytwistedvoices4 жыл бұрын

    This video needed to come out a long time ago. I tell oil cooled engine owners, only need a minute before riding out, if an air cooled bike doesn’t have air, it’s not keeping cool. Thanks !

  • @scottwilloughby3840
    @scottwilloughby38405 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc great greatvideo yes I am living the dream!!

  • @benkrom2737
    @benkrom27373 жыл бұрын

    I open it up down the street then stop at the stop sign and look back to see how many car alarms I've set off !

  • @therealjackieboy6514
    @therealjackieboy65145 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doc. As always great video..

  • @TheThunderwars
    @TheThunderwars4 жыл бұрын

    I usually start my bike before putting on my gears. I let it do its things while I'm dressing up, listening to those nice twin pistons going up and down and it is a relaxing ritual.

  • @waynesiminski8268
    @waynesiminski82685 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doc

  • @joesainato8051
    @joesainato80515 жыл бұрын

    I allow mine to warm up till the back head is very warm to the touch of my back fingers. You are allowing Engine temp and oil temp to rise. It’s a relatively thick oil and it’s not hurting to allow getting hot before running down the road.

  • @wesparker532
    @wesparker5323 жыл бұрын

    Love your vidioes, they are conformational, for us old guys , im 67 and have been riding over 50 years, thanks Doc

  • @BusterKitten
    @BusterKitten5 жыл бұрын

    as always, good advice Doc. Keep 'em coming!

  • @chrisphilhower6029
    @chrisphilhower60295 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2018 Sportster 1200 Custom. Usually wait until the Idle speed drops to about 1100 or so.

  • @vulcanman64

    @vulcanman64

    5 жыл бұрын

    I even wait till it’s normal idle. 975 to 1025

  • @oldseer7610

    @oldseer7610

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do the same on my 2015 883. I like the control at lower RPM for start off rather then at 1400 -1500 rpm. I have a loose sand 1/4th mile long driveway and it's best to do at lower idle power and speed.

  • @knucklehead7456
    @knucklehead74565 жыл бұрын

    The most damage occurs at start up and from the fact the aluminum pistons expand faster than the steel cylinders they're reciprocating in

  • @Vickvineager

    @Vickvineager

    3 жыл бұрын

    And a cold seize is when you rev the shit out of it before it’s properly warmed up for a few seconds if the ambient temperatures are decent. Then off ya go

  • @archer4556
    @archer45565 жыл бұрын

    Great video Doc, thanks once again

  • @JP1970
    @JP19704 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos, Doc! Thanks buddy!

  • @wapartist
    @wapartist5 жыл бұрын

    Doc You should be hosting a moto radio show!

  • @beidlern
    @beidlern4 жыл бұрын

    Good advice Doc. Most old school peeps want to let it run for 3-5 minutes to warm. This is a fallacy because you can cause more wear and tear running without light load because the moving parts are starved of lubricant. I start and go immediately which is about 5-15 seconds, the time it takes to put my gloves on. I do go real light on the throttle and don't go past 2k rpm until 10 minutes into the ride. As for changing the oil while warm, it's only true if you bring it to the shop. At home, I can let it drain for 4 + hours. The contaminants are in the oil so there's no need for it to be suspended. It collects into the pan and most of the oil has dripped down away from the upper areas which is not necessarily true if you start the bike and let it warm.

  • @MichaelRCarlson

    @MichaelRCarlson

    Жыл бұрын

    Eh old school we had to let it warm for a few minutes. Evo's and older would pop seals and get leaks like mad if you didn't let everything warm up and expand first. My 98 Evo is what, 25 years old and still doesn't leak a drop and I warm her up first every time.

  • @tommygreer9921
    @tommygreer9921 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc just watch your warm up video I do the same with the motorcycle I acquired late last year 1987 FLST at the end of all checks the horn is last living the dream is perfect projection of the incredible machine I'm riding cheers

  • @hochungmun
    @hochungmun10 ай бұрын

    Always something to learn from Doc Harley. Thanks for all the great videos.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your support….Doc

  • @troym1849
    @troym18493 жыл бұрын

    Doc is the best! Always great advise and never afraid to call some of Harley’s juNk parts junk! Keep up the good work Doc

  • @murfdog144
    @murfdog1444 жыл бұрын

    I always warm my bike up at least 2 minutes. Harleys need to wake up too!

  • @bhok1971

    @bhok1971

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make that 10 min of gentle riding, not 2 min of useless idling

  • @murfdog144

    @murfdog144

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bhok1971 Nah. Ya Hogg speaks to you in that 2-5 minutes of warm up. Too each it’s own……

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda Жыл бұрын

    hi from England, ye I have an 89 xlch and thanks for the tip...oh and when I have finished with it I shall send it home.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear from an Englishman 👍

  • @rocko8153
    @rocko81535 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doc . Love the video... i just subscribed

  • @SuperDave21
    @SuperDave215 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you word your videos.... living the dream is exactly right! Doing what makes you happy is the way you're rewarding yourself, and fulfilling your position on God's Earth. Great tips, Thank you Sir, I appreciate it !!

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis25813 жыл бұрын

    I replaced the ambient temperature gauge in my fairing with one that shows the oil temp. If I am able to stay moving which is most of the time my oil temp stays around 180F. What amazes me is how fast the oil temp raises during just one long set of lights. I've seen it jump an easy 30 degrees or more in a minute or two. FYI... My engine, exhaust, and dyno tune are not stock.

  • @Richard5873

    @Richard5873

    Жыл бұрын

    Who did you purchase it from ?

  • @kerrylewis2581

    @kerrylewis2581

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Richard5873 The Harley dealer. It's an HD part and matches my gauges perfectly.

  • @Richard5873

    @Richard5873

    Жыл бұрын

    @kerrylewis2581 Thanks did not know they sold one.

  • @gcyang83
    @gcyang835 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful info Doc.

  • @joeh5059
    @joeh50595 жыл бұрын

    Very good video Doc thank you Joe H.

  • @joetroutt7425
    @joetroutt74255 жыл бұрын

    I see so many people (I'll leave out the expletive) that jump on their Harley and fire it up and rev it as loud as they can and then take off like a bat out of hell. And ppl wonder why Harleys break down alot.

  • @obear1

    @obear1

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah, nobuddy wonders why Harleys break down so often.

  • @carlosb3926
    @carlosb39265 жыл бұрын

    Hey doc you should be working as a radio host or recording commercials what r u doing working at Harley l!!! But anyways great video I’m new to riding just got me a 2010 street glide n don’t know much about it but learning as I’m going

  • @novabreedz641
    @novabreedz6415 жыл бұрын

    Doc,I guess you can use ur tough book for finding out the correct oil temperature for road glide models, where u can select the option motorcycle condition report and click on option load once it's reaches the specific temperature it generates the complete report. hot oil level check always on jiffy stand.

  • @AcePlataMusic
    @AcePlataMusic4 жыл бұрын

    Listen to your Doctor? Absolutely. Listen to Doc Harley? Hell YES! He should be a radio broadcaster. Speaks with authority and confidence. Be smart, do what smart people do.

  • @LifeofJoban
    @LifeofJoban5 жыл бұрын

    I wait 30 seconds before taking off, Same in a car. Just something I was told by my father which stuck with me!

  • @dadtrap
    @dadtrap5 жыл бұрын

    On my two M8’s I start them and wait until the idol drops to around 1100 rpm then ride it easy until I hit the freeway about a half mile away. My 18 Ultra and 19 FLHT seem to like it that way. On my 01 1200XL just wait until I can close the choke and it has a steady idol.

  • @piotrgorynski1810
    @piotrgorynski18105 жыл бұрын

    Great advice! thanks a lot! Love your videos! Everyone can see you person = passionate about our lovely Harleys :-) I wish I could be on your passion and knowledge level. Greetings from Poland. FLHX 2008 :-)

  • @maxmarks5636
    @maxmarks56365 жыл бұрын

    Great tip Doc, living the dream.......

  • @b.chuchlucious5471
    @b.chuchlucious54715 жыл бұрын

    I love my Harley DaviDson; many people love their Harley DaviDsons!

  • @flyingdog1498

    @flyingdog1498

    5 жыл бұрын

    Go fuck your Harley.

  • @robertbarber7343

    @robertbarber7343

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@flyingdog1498 If only people like you would say the things they say right in front of me, but they won't because they're not behind a keyboard.

  • @b.chuchlucious5471

    @b.chuchlucious5471

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@flyingdog1498 Go ask God for forgiveness before it's too late.

  • @flyingdog1498

    @flyingdog1498

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@b.chuchlucious5471 Fuck You and Fuck Your god. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIR5uc2dZ7zfebQ.html

  • @b.chuchlucious5471

    @b.chuchlucious5471

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@flyingdog1498 Well, I guess you know what you can do to yourself at this point.

  • @wolfemanbog4176
    @wolfemanbog41765 жыл бұрын

    Bike is too loud at 4:50 am to warm up longer then 15 seconds I ride very mello for the first five minutes

  • @garynelson9538

    @garynelson9538

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dre Escamilla I do the same thing.

  • @MrPanchoPlanet

    @MrPanchoPlanet

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't give a hoot at 5am, that's the sound of American freedom besides it keeps the yuppies and millenials in check. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @jjsemperfi

    @jjsemperfi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pancho planet How would you like it if I came over to your house and blasted the Marine Corps Hymn while mag dumping some 5.56 at 5 am? What? That’s just the sound of Freedom? Keeps those libtards and millennials in check. Sound dumb? Well that’s what you just sounded like. You can still be patriotic and enjoy amazing things in life (like loud American motorcycles) without being a disrespectful douche bag. -from a fellow rider and vet

  • @mr.d280

    @mr.d280

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well I believe he and everyone else in a mile radius would call the police and report hearing a high powered firearm being discharged in a residential area. I think the police would take far more offense from your actions than his. I think I don’t care about your service or what motorcycle you ride, or how loud or quiet it is, because you get make your own decisions just like everybody else. Nobody is obligated to be quiet in your presence so as not to offend you in a public place. Hearing a motorcycle go by you on the road is pretty normal. Hearing a terrorist assault utilizing automatic weapons around the corner from you is apparently similar?? 🤔

  • @MrPanchoPlanet

    @MrPanchoPlanet

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jjsemperfi, that would be great, I would enjoy that immensely. Thank you for your service. MAGA 2020 and beyond.......

  • @61espo
    @61espo5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Doc!

  • @StephenWood
    @StephenWood6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, so important. Telling my friends for years, maybe they will listen to you. I Always get the highest mileage in our group from my motorcycle because of warming it up.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your affirmation…..Doc

  • @donsvideos1985
    @donsvideos19855 жыл бұрын

    I was under the impression the 30 seconds was to make sure oil is getting all around the engine I don't think getting oil oil temp up was their main concern when they wrote that manual... The taking it easy at first is a good idea though..

  • @benjytexas

    @benjytexas

    5 жыл бұрын

    @asking Americans , tell him that he's an arrogant dip shit again

  • @risanch
    @risanch4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I'm an new Harley owner and was told to let it warm up for 10 to 15 minutes. I've always thought it to be too long but hey as a new owner I listened . I'm thinking a couple of minutes or so while I put on my gear and open the garage do is good.

  • @gavinmartin7920

    @gavinmartin7920

    3 жыл бұрын

    start it ride it...............simple cold unburnt fuel does the damage the oil is fine

  • @CenobiteBeldar

    @CenobiteBeldar

    2 жыл бұрын

    10-15 minutes is way too long. Way too long. If the bike is fuel injected, you don't need to wait. Why would you wait for a Fuel injected bike the same way you would for a carbureted bike even though they're completely different fuel and air delivery operating systems?

  • @risanch

    @risanch

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CenobiteBeldar I was told to wait 10-15 minutes, I didn't say I waited that long. I usually wait just long enough to as long as it takes me to put on my gear and check my lights etc.

  • @CenobiteBeldar

    @CenobiteBeldar

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@risanch 10-15 minutes is a long time. If my car or truck sits idling that long the fuel needle will move a little. These are fuel injected engines. It doesn’t take a human guess who can’t read fuel and air measurements without a computer to warm a bike up. We’re using carburetor baseline methods. We should be able to find ways to warm vehicles up better than yesteryears. Oil a hundred years ago isn’t the same oil as today.

  • @MichaelRCarlson

    @MichaelRCarlson

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuel injected? I do 30 seconds to a minute. Carb, a minute or two. A carbed Evo or older, 2 to 5 munutes.

  • @brucesantacory1390
    @brucesantacory13903 жыл бұрын

    Mike, you can Also tell just by listening to the bike, the temp sensor with have the engine RPM slightly elevated while warming, much like the Enrichener used to do, if you wait for the RPM's to drop to what would be a normal idle, then you can start to put a load on the motor. Do it too soon and they come see fine Tech's like you to replace gaskets etc. and like you said while waiting for the motor to warm do a pre-ride inspection.

  • @breezetelemaster1368
    @breezetelemaster1368 Жыл бұрын

    As always Doc! Thank you!

  • @wolfemanbog4176
    @wolfemanbog41765 жыл бұрын

    Normally I just turn it on and run in the morning real soft till I hit the freeway about 5 lights

  • @beercanbrian1880
    @beercanbrian18803 жыл бұрын

    Do you hop of out bed in morning and start doing windsprints? No? Well there you go.

  • @dontworrybehappy8080

    @dontworrybehappy8080

    3 жыл бұрын

    Personally? I fart really loud before getting out of bed. Turn on the coffee pot and go take a long as piss. I wouldn't consider that warming up but you asked.

  • @Spacejunk63
    @Spacejunk634 жыл бұрын

    Good advice, thanks Doc Harley.

  • @danielsaudi9121
    @danielsaudi91215 жыл бұрын

    Good video.. You the man Doc...

  • @Prairie_Barbarian
    @Prairie_Barbarian5 жыл бұрын

    How long do you recommend letting an Evo warm up (1998 fxdl)? I always let it warm up, but waiting until the rocker box gets warm to the touch, like so many say to do, seems to take forever

  • @samcuratolo3885

    @samcuratolo3885

    5 жыл бұрын

    i have a 96 fxdc and a 2012 flhp i do the same thing you do.....if i cant wait i take my truck

  • @liamstandish878

    @liamstandish878

    5 жыл бұрын

    I usually wait 3 to 4 min for my evo

  • @peteloomis8456

    @peteloomis8456

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have had my 86 FLT since new with the 80 cube evolution and I use the cylinder jug fins to tell when it's warm enough by holding my hand on them then ride it easy for the first couple of miles and have had no problems with it at all ! The Evolution is known to blow head gaskets if you get on them real hard when cold just had a buddy who has a 96 Wide glide Evo that had blown a head gasket because he was the kind of guy who wouldn't let it warm up good before riding , that and his CV carburetor intake seals were leaking so it was running lean and cold blooded so he would take off hard on it to try to get it warmed up and to over come the hesitation of the leaned out fuel mix from the leaking intake seals , I told him fix the intake seals go through and rebuild the carburetor and let it warm up good and you shouldn't have any problems but he didn't listen and ended up paying a guy 1,000 plus tax to put head gaskets in it rebuild the carburetor and new intake seals lol , I told him I would have done it for a couple of cases of beer being I was a mechanic for 30 years but his statement was I wasn't a certified HD mechanic lol yet in the 30 years I worked on classic, muscle , drag cars , trucks and bikes snowmobiles anything that has a engine on it I probably have rebuilt more engines than a HD mechanic will ever do in his life time as a HD mechanic I told him but he wouldn't listen but then again he isn't mechanical at all or has he had his bike all that long or has he had many motorcycles like I have had through the years so is brain washed thinking to work on a HD you have to be certified lol. Infact I just did a top end performance job and cam change on a friend of his Twin cam and it runs strong lol .

  • @vector6977

    @vector6977

    5 жыл бұрын

    nope, just until it can idle without the choke/ enricher pulled out.

  • @1995dresser

    @1995dresser

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do the same also put my hand on the cylinder jug and see if its warm enough and go

  • @markchase4513
    @markchase45133 жыл бұрын

    One cigarette,it warm.

  • @davot.9717
    @davot.97175 жыл бұрын

    Hey Doc love your videos very fun and interesting and you have top me a lot

  • @lcorvette
    @lcorvette2 жыл бұрын

    Yesterday, 80° in Maryland - jumped on my 02 Heritage & went flying out of my driveway down the street yippie yippie yippie so happy and then her engine died!!! I definitely need to warm her up!!! Thank you so much for the video! I’ve learned so much from you!!

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story...Doc

  • @solorider0078
    @solorider00783 жыл бұрын

    Just 15-30 seconds? I always warm up my bike for about 5 mins and ride it easy for about 4-5km before riding it hard

  • @gavinmartin7920

    @gavinmartin7920

    3 жыл бұрын

    dont........unburnt fuel in a cold engine at idle does the damage.Hop on and ride

  • @xd-ii6hn
    @xd-ii6hn5 жыл бұрын

    i usually warm it up by letting the engine cool down from yesterday's riding

  • @billyflops7981

    @billyflops7981

    4 жыл бұрын

    Youre a genius

  • Ай бұрын

    In cooler seasons I let it run long enough vertically if convienant, (not on side stand) to reach operating temperature, then ride easy for a few. In the desert, the opposite, and I try to scrub off heat befire shutting down.

  • @neildewitt2869
    @neildewitt28692 жыл бұрын

    Good info Doc! Thanks

  • @hatblocker
    @hatblocker4 жыл бұрын

    So put a farkin oil temp gauge on Harley FFS

  • @elithegreat6463
    @elithegreat64635 жыл бұрын

    When is Harley coming out with a digital Dip-Stick for the M-8 so we can read our oil temps like our old Dyna’s ???🤷‍♂️🙄🤷‍♂️

  • @mightyjoe3849

    @mightyjoe3849

    4 жыл бұрын

    And yet another reason why I miss my Dyna!

  • @TheHighestGodisGood
    @TheHighestGodisGood4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome voice for this stuff and great video! So, would it be about 2 minutes before it hit 200 when idling then or 15 minutes of riding?

  • @garywebb4244
    @garywebb42442 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doc I just got my 2012 ultra limited last Sunday I’m a new rider and I’ll take all the information I can get.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to a great season of riding....Doc

  • @jondoecan
    @jondoecan4 жыл бұрын

    Start it, and straight to Braaaaaaaaaap!!! 😂🤣😂.

  • @mogdefender8520

    @mogdefender8520

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha Haha yep!

  • @snowbyrdie2934
    @snowbyrdie29344 жыл бұрын

    It’s cool that mailman knows so much about Harleys.

  • @jimeckenrode1271
    @jimeckenrode12714 жыл бұрын

    very interesting. thank you

  • @rockingdevil65
    @rockingdevil654 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and informative video !

  • @dalen.tenney5210
    @dalen.tenney52104 жыл бұрын

    How about a gauge on the dash that tells us the temperature so we know when it is at operating temperature?!!!!

  • @Hbosstowing

    @Hbosstowing

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harley rider, yes stupid Harley doesn't put a gauge

  • @johnmcaleese8459

    @johnmcaleese8459

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe Harley has an oil cap that reads your oil temp.

  • @dalen.tenney5210

    @dalen.tenney5210

    4 жыл бұрын

    The oil dipstick temp gauge works if the battery is ok, but you have to get off to read it!!!!@#$%

  • @johnmcaleese8459

    @johnmcaleese8459

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dalen.tenney5210 Ha ! Never thought of that. Not exactly ideal is it ? Thanks for the feedback. I own a '17 breakout with V+H 2-2 Big Radius. Stage one.

  • @critterwatene8073
    @critterwatene80735 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a radio DJ. Wicked.

  • @bkdexter79
    @bkdexter793 жыл бұрын

    I love his mindset! I still live the dream!

  • @_ErIc1976
    @_ErIc19764 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man great little tip

  • @6Twisted
    @6Twisted5 жыл бұрын

    I use synthetic oil in my bike so it’s not so vital to warm it up first. I just take it easy until it’s warm.

  • @burtvhulberthyhbn7583
    @burtvhulberthyhbn75835 жыл бұрын

    Any bike I owned I'd warm up until patting the fins would feel almost uncomfortably warm. Then drive easy until up to cruise speed.

  • @christianbressette8879
    @christianbressette8879 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I enjoy watching your channel.

  • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    @LowCountryHarleyDavidson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Christian…..Doc

  • @karengill8234
    @karengill82344 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Cheers Doc. ...

  • @francispetaluma
    @francispetaluma5 жыл бұрын

    Hit the horn and give your neighbors each a set of ear plugs! 😆

  • @timgreen4137

    @timgreen4137

    3 жыл бұрын

    My stock H-D horn is worse than a VW Beetle horn.

  • @r.taylor7293
    @r.taylor72935 жыл бұрын

    Ever since the introduction of fuel injection people think they can start up and go.. Cha ching for Harley mechanics

  • @LetsTalkCabling
    @LetsTalkCabling3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great video!!!

  • @edwarner3826
    @edwarner38265 жыл бұрын

    Sage advice. Same for a car or truck.

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