First start up

[Craizeehair]

I am getting close to starting up my CB360 after straipping and reassembling, the top end has been off and rebuilt.

I know this is a basic question but it’s the first engine work I have undertaken.

I know that I need to make sure that I have oil getting to the top end but how long should this take roughly?

I don’t want to panic and convince myself there are problems too quickly but also don’t want to have it running for too long and do some damage.

[K2-K6]

Likely within a minute to 90 sec would be a practical estimate.

But fresh build, plugs out and turn it over with no compression to get the oil distribution competent before starting is worthwhile.

If you don't want to spin too long on starter, then push it around in second gear with plugs out to get oil circulation throughout would supplement this process.

[Craizeehair]

Thank you, as per previous advice I’ve seen here I will put a piece of white paper close to the front tappets and check for splashes.

I presume the amount of oil will be sufficient that there would be no doubt that it’s there?