Author Topic: Heavy Traffic Idling (Read 2634 times)

ricklee4570 · « **on:** June 18, 2007, 05:52:45 AM »

Supposed to be in the 90's this week. When I get caught in traffic where I will be idling for 10 to 12 minutes or so, is it better to shut off the bike and re-start, or just let it continue to idle?

Also, when traveling as slow as 10 to 15 m.p.h., does this allow enough air flow to properly cool the bike? I tend to get caught in slow traffic downtown, and lots of red lights. The other day I could really feel the heat coming off the engine. I run 10W40 Suzuki conventional oil.

Raphy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2007, 02:40:41 PM »

You'll be fine...these engines can take a beating... 15 minutes is nothing... i was in a traffic jam for 4 hours (not even kidding) when i was trying to get to the US baorder... there was a 5 car pile up and the entire highway got closed down... by the time we were re-routed, 4 hours had passed... i turned my engine off a few times, but 15 minutes shouldn't be an issue at all....

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2007, 02:52:47 PM »

OTOH, if you know you're gonna be stopped that long, might as well shut it off and save gas.

pmackie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2007, 04:57:58 PM »

Red01 makes a good point. ALL of us should think about shutting things off after a couple of minutes of idling, saving gas and emmissions.

Howeverm the Bandit SACS engine will be fine. See comments in this thread...

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=9034