How long does it take to start.......

[Willtill]

Hey you guys;

Me and another member have been kicking ideas around for ways to heat our engine blocks this winter; to help in starting the engine more easier. What do you think of the magnetic heater that I've attached in the link below? Where would be the best area on the crankcase to attach it, so it helps heat the oil up? The spec's say that it can heat up to 300-400 degree's, but if we stick this thing on a timer for a few hours prior; for riding in cold temperatures; should it cause no issues? The Rocket has a lot of engine; I'm sure that it would take a long time for it to get to 300-400 degree's.

The motor on the Rocket has a lot of ribbed surfaces. I'm thinking of possibly attaching it to the lower front of the crankcase where it's smooth, or maybe on the lower right side where it curves downward.

Where does the oil pool in the engine?

Thoughts?

Kat's Handi-Heat Magnetic Heater — 200 Watt, Model# 1153 | Heaters | Northern Tool + Equipment



Kindest regards,


-Will

 

[HellFire]

There's no oil in the block on an R3, it's a dry sump system. All the oil is stored in the tank. Unless you are running some kind of thick oil like 50w there's not much point. If you are using the prescribed synthetic oil called for in the manual it flows fine at all temps.

 

[Gothlander]

The engine is alloy and is not attracted to the magnet.

 

[Willtill]

The engine is alloy and is not attracted to the magnet.

Well then, that pretty much kills the magnetic heater idea.....


-Will

 

[TriumPhil]

How's about using a flux capacitor with the polarity reversed, Will?

Good to see you here!

 

[Willtill]

How's about using a flux capacitor with the polarity reversed, Will?

Good to see you here!

Great Scott! (....forehead slap) The Flux capacitor! That's it Marty!

....love that movie


Kindest regards,

-Will

 

[Lester532]

You don't need no magnets.

 

[RocketDaryl]

Well, RocketDaryl, did the engine drop out of the frame or did the battery finally die on you?

Dennis

58 (?) dtg Dubai/Kuwait (?)
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Thankfully no. I must have held my breath just right.

 

[tdragger]

Will,

First, don't twist the throttle. The TPS depends on the throttle being in the full untwisted position to code the ECU.

When the temps drop below 50 or so, I will hit the starter for about 2 seconds and release. This breaks up a lot of the cold oil friction and also gets some fuel mixture into the system. I then hit the starter again and usually it fires immediately.

If the temps drop below 35, I will add the key cycle to the routine. Turn the key on, let the needles sweep, turn off the key. Repeat once more. Starter for 2 sec. Starter again and she fires right up.

I also run the Oddessy PC625. I use a Black & Decker smartcharger if it really gets cold for an extended time.

 

[TriumPhil]

You don't need no magnets.

Lester, that picture gives the term 'freshly roasted nuts' an entirely new twist.:kk: