[alanmcorcoran]

I'm not sure how long it takes to completely "warm up the engine" but it's more than a few minutes. I found if I take the choke down too soon (after say 3-4 minutes) the engine will sometimes quit after a quick deceleration (like a sudden red light.) However, after 10-15 minutes, I can take it off completely and the engine actually idles smoother. (When it's on unneccessarily, the timing is slightly off and it almost "misses" when idling.)

I have had some "whoop-shit" moments when the choke is left on too long. The idle climbs way too high and the bike wants to go places even if you are completely off the throttle.

For outside temp comparison purposes, I'm in Southern California. It's 80 today.

(And very sunny. Not a cloud in the sky, actually. Should be out riding, really.)