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I use my Honda TMX 125 Alpha for everything—family trips, errands, and the daily commute. Naturally, I want to make sure I’m taking care of the engine so it lasts. One piece of advice I kept hearing from other riders was that after a long ride, you should let the engine idle for a few minutes before turning it off to let it "cool down."
I was desperate to know if this was actually recommended or just a myth, so I went searching for answers. I was excited when I finally found a video that doesn't just give an opinion—the creator actually runs an experiment to see if you should turn off your engine immediately or let it idle for a few minutes first which is a waste of fuel. I’m sharing it here because his testing really settles the question. Watch the video below to see what he found out:
