Riding with the choke on?

[Chewie2112]

Picked up my new 1150 yesterday, dealer started it for me and ran me through the controls. I noted how he held the choke open to start her from cold. And then released it. Didn't realise that the choke was still open as the lever wasn't fully pushed forward.

Rode 90 miles home and only realised why she was racing a bit at lights when I read the manual at bedtime last night.

Will this have caused any issues? Apart from excessive fuel consumption obviously.

Please put my mind at rest.

 

[ianboydsnr]

No issues, it's not a choke, a fast idle lever only, it will only use more fuel when ticking over

 

[Timolgra]

Suprised the dealer didn't tell you that.

 

[Chewie2112]

Suprised the dealer didn't tell you that.

Not a Beemer dealer to be fair, the buttons are better quality and more solid than the usual jap stuff on my kwakas; so to the layman it feels like it is in an off position.

 

[Chewie2112]

No issues, it's not a choke, a fast idle lever only, it will only use more fuel when ticking over

Thanks for that, I can sleep better tonight then!

 

[Ogmios]

Choke lever.
Where else is one to hang ones handbag?!

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[Bendy toy]

Weak mixture is harmful as the engine runs hot. Rich mixture soots up the spark plugs but causes no serious harm.



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[duckspeed]

Choke lever.
Where else is one to hang ones handbag?!

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One has a handbag??



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[Comfy Old Boots]

I'm sure Mrs og has a handbag. Og's more of a manbag type

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