Warm Up Time?

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heloo

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I just bought my first Ducati, a 2002 750 Sport. The temp has been in the low 30's since I purchased the bike, but I'm still riding every chance I get. I am having to use the fast idle switch constantly, and was wondering if this is normal for this bike in this weather. I am able to raise the lever a good amount, but the bike seems to hesitate if I try to turn it completely off. I haven't done any extended rides, and was wondering if the bike just doesn't like the cold, or if I need to ride longer to let it warm up, or if I need to have the bike checked. Any opions would be appreciated.
 
As soon as the bike will take throttle without stalling, I ride off. I'm not a big believer in long warm up. That said, avoid high rpm's until the engine is up to temp. Now, the other thing is, don't bother starting it if you're not going to ride it long enough to come up to temp.
 
On all the bikes I've owned with digital temp. gauges, I let it idle until it reads an actual temp. before I start riding. ( they useually start around 104 F.) I take it easy being smooth on the throttle, with low revs until the bike reaches at least 145 F.
Do not over rev or red line a cold bike!!!! You are just asking for trouble if you do!! Don't forget about warming up the tires as well.
 
There's been talk about the exact opposite of your statement on teh 848 forum.

They say to only warm up around 30-60seconds?
somnething about the spark plugs going bad if you let it idle too much?

Also, i've always been told that it's not necessary to let a FI engine warm up too long. But this was for 4 cyl engines.
 
I usually let it warm up for a minute, no more.
Depending on the weather, though, it may get to temperature quicker so less time is needed.

I also don't rev the shit out of it right away when I leave.
 
That is how I have always warmed up my bikes. I am sure that everyone has there own method. I've been doing it like this for years and have not had any problems fouling out the plugs yet.
Someone told me years ago to warm them up this way and I have been doing it ever since. It has become a habit now. Who knows??? Maybe I have been doing it wrong all this time but it works for me.
I know that with a 2 stroke, you don't want to let it idle for too long or you can foul the plugs pretty easy.
 
Funny, I've got a 2001 750 Sport and it is fuel injected, no fast idle switch, just start it and wait for it to warm up. I thought only the 2000 and earlier ones (that were carburated) had the fast idle or choke on them?
 
The 2002 750 Sport is fuel injected, but it also has the fast idle. None of my other fuel-injected bikes have had any sort of choke or fast idle, but this is my first Ducati. Today is finally a little warmer (mid 50's), and I'm going to take the bike out for awhile tonight. I checked the owner's manual, and it says to gradually lower (move the switch upright) until an idle of 1400-1500 rpm is achieved. Hopefully this will tell me if there is an actual problem that requires any adjustment, or if the bike is just a little cold natured.
 
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