> It was my understanding that the engine be allowed to idle for a minute
> before shutting off after a long trip for cooling reasons.  If no
> coolant is flowing at idle then there is no reason to do this.  Is this
> necessary?

Oh yeah.  The idling period is necessary after high-speed driving, like my
75 to 80 MPH cruise, to remove excess heat from the heads and prevent heat
soak.  This idling period usually happens as I pull off the interstate and
meander to a gas station.  I figure 3 minutes after getting off the
interstate is enough.

Chris,

'85 Westy