2007 865 bonneville carby heating

[Dan91]

Hi all wondering if anyone can confirm if it's okay to disconnect the wires to the heating elements on the carbies as in South Australia it never gets below 10 degrees Celsius which is when I believe they actually do anything??

 

[rbirkey]

I believe you can safely disconnect those, yes. I've run carbed Bonneville's up north here without those plugged in and it works fine.

 

[Wire-Wheels]

If I remember correctly, the carb heaters come on if the ambient temp is below 40°f. They are just for cold weather startup. ...J.D.