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Hi Donna.Welcome to the club!! You will absolutely LOVE this bike!!In reference to starting the bike, under no circumstances touch the throttle when starting, as this could explode the air box.Turn on fuel,pull choke,press starter.That's it!!!Ride safe,Charlie.

No really, don't let them scare you.... but if you do feel the biggest almighty explosion under the seat.... you'll now know what it is!!
If you follow what they say and don't touch the throttle it shouldn't happen. I think the reason mine exploded it that with my 125 and it's automatic choke, I was told to twist the throttle before (but not while) starting...and I may have just had a mental block that day...

I saw an article (included in a previous post) that said if you painted the inside of the pipes with a heat resistant paint the it would stop the blueing.

just found it....

Just saw this in the 'Top Biking Tips' in MCN.....

KEEP YOUR PIPES CLEAN

Next time you splash out on some expensive chrome downpipes, before you fit them sray a good quantity of PJ1 high temp exhaust paint inside the pipe where it fits to the cylinder head. This has the remarkable effect of stopping the pipes from blueing and discolouring and keeps them looking like new. Doesn't seem to work so well on the stainless pipes I just fitted to my Diversion 600, but works very well on big-bore pipes like Harley-Davidson and older British iron.

Stepen Dunne
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Anyone tried it ?

Hi Donna.Just for the record I wasn't trying to scare you about the air box thing.Just passing on some info I'd read on this forum.It may never have happened to you,however it has happened to others.By the way,Michael, I remember reading some years back in a steet rod mag that coating the inside of the pipes with white (lithium??) grease would prevent the blueing as well.Never tried it so I don't know firsthand.Anybody else ever heard of this?????Ride safe all,Charlie.

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nor did hubby mention it. Yikes!

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Donna,
Does hubby got a name? He's in the family now, too, ya know. Maybe you've mentioned it and I missed it, but I really don't want to call him that when we meet.
You're still smilin' aren't ya?

Donna, the reason for not rolling the throttle during startup is because of the ignition system on the bike. The igniter unit evaluates the signals received from the pick-up coil, which informs it of the engine speed and piston position. There is a throttle position sensor on the right had side of the carburettors, which informs the igniter of that position. From these signals, the igniter unit calculates the correct ignition timing and supplies the required charging voltage to the high tension coil. The parameters within the igniter are pre-progammed. Because of this if the thottle is not in the idle position (not moved) when starting, it can cause backfiring. I have found that in normal weather conditions, it is best to try starting by disengaging the clutch, and hitting the starter. If it does not start right away and during cold weather pull out the choke, disengaging the clutch, and hitting the starter. Sometimes when it is very cold out in the 20s or teens I have had to hit the starter a couple of times. Sometimes I will roll the throttle a couple of times before I hit the starter. It is best never to roll the throttle during starting.

Dave

Does hubby got a name? Rich *S* You're still smilin' aren't ya?

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And yes..............I'm still smiling.

My 1st MSF class was last night......we are in the class room again tonight and then on the range Sat. and Sun. The weather is just beautiful.......thank goodness. The class was good and really went into more detail about everything we have been reading in the MSF booklet.........watched dvd's. It is good so far. 6 women and one man......including the 2 men instructors in the class. Cheri and I are trying to behave and be serious. We really are. Its funny we are the only two in the class that have highlighted and wrote all the answers to the questions in our MSF booklets prior to class. No one else even read them. We even did the practice test on the MSF website. But putting it all together on the range.........well that is a different story. I feel good about it though. I am just slightly concerned with turning and obstacles. Cheri is concerned with getting the bike moving and handling the weight. I will let you all know how is goes. ~*~ Painted Lady

I really like your new bike as it is the spitting image of Big Poppy when I bought it in June of 06.

Do not worry about the MSC you will pass it no sweat. My wife Linda passed in Aug. in a downpour and she was never on a bike before in her life.

OK,
Tell Rich he's a member here too so he might as well sign up. The more ya'll ride together, the more you'll see that look on his face. He'll end up with a Triumph too, once he comes to his senses. Now go open some tubes and paint us a portrait of your bike, then let us know her/his name. She looks like a Caroline to me, but if you want Cletus or Eugene, so be it.

So how's the first day in the saddle, Donna?

hey Donna, you there? Guess she's too busy riding. We might not hear from her for a bit.

In some ways I hope we don't... and only cos she's out riding - no other reasson!