Found Spring on ground, came off carb assembly!!

Sandy, That's exactly what it is. And I did have a little play in the linkage like you say. But not anymore! Well that takes care of that! for now! Thanks people! Really appreciate it!

Any time bud.

And as far as "How much warm-up time?"...
Sebrain,all bikes are going to be different.With mine,I can fire it right up and take right off with no problems,but I DO let it warm up.
Basically,the bike will tell you if it's not quite ready to roll.Leave it run until it's idleing nicely with the choke off,but NEVER leave the bike running with the choke on,and walk away!
Most of these bikes will start to rev up,and can even touch 5k plus,in the r.p.m.'s:ohmy: ,and if you're not right there to turn the choke down,you could do some damage to the engine.