When does a Wethead "really" reach full operating temperature ?

[pglaves]

I'm curious about what BMW recommends in the user's manual.
My 1991 K75 manual says, "Do not warm up engine at idling speed. Move off immediately after starting."

Ditto the oilheads and F650 bikes.

 

[brownie0486]

Ditto the oilheads and F650 bikes.

If I'm understanding this correctly then, my camhead should be started and driven off immediately?

 

[pglaves]

If I'm understanding this correctly then, my camhead should be started and driven off immediately?

I believe that is correct. Maybe 30 seconds is a decent wait. I usually start my bikes and may back out and ride away, or just ride away, gently.

 

[akbeemer]

Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers, gave the same advice about cars.

 

[brownie0486]

I believe that is correct. Maybe 30 seconds is a decent wait. I usually start my bikes and may back out and ride away, or just ride away, gently.

Thank you sir.