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It's been pert riding to work this week now that north AL has dipped into the 20s at night. I'm really impressed at how well the America has handled the lowered temps; fires right up and runs strong. I've been engaging the ignition switch while I roll out the garage in hopes that this will pre-warm the carb bodies a bit before I hit the starter...anyone got any insight into the realities of the carb warmers? And, maybe a good balaclava that doesn't look like I've joined Al-Qaeda... 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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It's been pretty cold up here too. I have to back my 04 Speedy out of the garage. I always head it out the driveway and use the choke and she starts right up. The carb warmers seem to do the job right away. The important thing is never to roll the throttle when starting. Doing so changes the timing and you will get a backfire.
Dave
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Should be Riding
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The Yanks say to turn the ignition on and wait a bit. I have started wearing my solid leather rocker jacket. The Raptor Jacket is a bit too holy. (sic)
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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The carb warmers seem to do the job right away. The important thing is never to roll the throttle when starting.
I never touch the throttle anyway, I'm just impressed how easy it starts when cold...almost better than when it's hot outside.
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The Yanks say to turn the ignition on and wait a bit. I have started wearing my solid leather rocker jacket.
Yep, I've been giving it a minute before I hit the button and (at the risk of lighting up Litzerski) I have to say my Fox Creek jacket is the shizzle for brisk riding.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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at the risk of lighting up Litzerski)
huh?
Mark
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After a quick search my memory was right, this was you last summer in this jacket thead just expressing your opinion as is your right.
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haha...yup that was me. Still a bit foggy today, turned out happy hour last night was more like happy swing shift.
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well, I've had people try and tell me different, but as far as I know, this is the deal. The carb warmers are to prevent icing under cold damp conditions, and do not do anything for your start-up. The owners manual(but what does it know?) says, "DO not turn ignition on without starting the engine as electrical damage may incur" as the villagers sometimes storm the castle screaming burn 'em! at this point, I say just read the manual and do what you feel comfortable doing with your bike. 
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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88 degrees just a couple of days ago here. Shoot I rode 25 miles after 6:00 PM in darkness last night with no jacket.
cold? Whats that?
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..(at the risk of lighting up Litzerski) I have to say my Fox Creek jacket is the shizzle for brisk riding.
You would have to do more than that, like taking away his brewski! 
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You would have to do more than that, like taking away his brewski!
now THAT'S a no-no...
Mark
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yep I rolled the throtle on last year. The back fire blew the side pannel off, seperated the exhaused and blew the air box to bits. I also had to change my pants. Man that was some bang I can tell you. Just let carb warm up. 
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haha...yup that was me. Still a bit foggy today, turned out happy hour last night was more like happy swing shift.
Story of my entire week sister.
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The owners manual(but what does it know?) says, "DO not turn ignition on without starting the engine as electrical damage may incur"
And just how are you supposed to start the motor without turning on the ignition first?
Soren
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The owners manual(but what does it know?) says, "DO not turn ignition on without starting the engine as electrical damage may incur"
And just how are you supposed to start the motor without turning on the ignition first?
Soren
That's what I was thinking. 
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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They mean not to turn the key on and leave it on with out starting the engine.
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thanks, I thought it was obvious as well, but ....they mean do not just leave it on without starting the engine. It takes a few secs maybe, between turning the key and hitting the starter, that is to be expected. They dont want you to leave it on for an inordinate amount of time, say 2 full minutes waiting for the "carb heaters" to work
I never wanted to lead, and I never wanted to follow.
I just wanted to ride.
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Yep, I have to agree that it does start right up in cold weather. I just purchased my new 07 America last Friday and it's been cold up here in Seattle (around 32 degrees in the morning) and it just starts right up. I can't begin to express how awesome this bike is.
2007 TBA - Pacific Blue/New England White
Mods: Highway windscreen, tall sissy bar/rack, TOR-short, tachometer
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