Motorcycle left running for 20 minutes?

My used motorcycle arrived on Friday, but by Saturday the spark plug had flooded, and the bike wouldn't start. Yesterday we installed a new spark plug and let the bike run for about 20 minutes, since it hadn't been running for a few months. I've read everywhere that this is bad for the engine (and even illegal). Do you think it's been damaged after just one long run?

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h4xxz
3 years ago

If it is not in the car as soon as it becomes too warm, the cooler starts – if you have one – and is good.
Nevertheless, driving under load is better, but it is definitely not.

Altersweise
3 years ago

Driving would have been better than running.

In old air-cooled engines this was not such a big problem, at least not in winter. With new, electronically controlled engines, I wouldn't be so sure anymore.

Knattergreis
3 years ago

I don't know why your moped should have been damaged. I hope you took the opportunity to change oil? Because it should also take place after you let the engine run warm or drive… 😜

Frank6188
3 years ago

Driving would be better because motorcycle engines are usually air-cooled and can be too hot at standstill for so long

wattdennnu2
3 years ago
Reply to  Frank6188

Because motorcycle engines are usually air-cooled…

The opposite is the case.

Frank6188
3 years ago
Reply to  wattdennnu2

What are the cooling ribs on the engines?

Frank6188
3 years ago

Well, then the care service is about to roll and it goes to bed. From then on, you're not annoying me any more toddlers, and I can talk to no-minded people, without a grandpa getting stupid stuff in between.

wattdennnu2
3 years ago

Bubi, I've been in the driving class of one since September 1978, if that's what tells you…

Frank6188
3 years ago

Because more modern motorcycles are being built, this does not mean that all are being replaced at the same time. I almost don't know anyone who's driving anything other than air cooler and probably already driving motorcycle, you're still straightening around the block with the tricycle. And if you wouldn't know how to get so happy on a biker hit, wheelchair would be your companion for the next few weeks.

wattdennnu2
3 years ago

Junior, you have no idea, but you're getting cold?

Frank6188
3 years ago

Most motorcycles that are currently registered are air-cooled, and do not piss me off the page.

wattdennnu2
3 years ago

The fewest mopeds currently produced are air-cooled. End of announcement.

RainOne101
3 years ago

It's not harmful.