choking

[Sev]

I've got an inline 4 as opposed to a v-twin, so it'll work a little differently because the momentum needed to keep it running is different. But I back the bike out of the garage and start it with the choke while I'm moving. I roll out onto the driveway, kickstand down, hop off, run into the garage, hit the close door button, run back out, duck under the closing door and jump back on the bike. It's now warmed up enough to turn off the choke.

Total time, about 35-40 seconds. Maybe a minute at the most.

Wow! I just watched myself, only much younger...My routine exactly.

I've found a couple of places that will sell garage door openers that will fit on your keychain... I'm thinking about getting one and mounting it UNDER the center of my handlebars. So when I pull into the crescent I slip a finger under, press the button, and ride straight in. Time to ride off? Just press the button, none of that running around garbage.

[blair]

My new Genie opener (the Excelerator model; it's fast and scary quiet; worth every nickel) came with one small "regular" opener and two keychain openers. I keep one in my leather vest's watch-pocket. When I'm pulling into the cul-de-sac, I fondle my abs and the garage opens.